Communications Specialists Inc
USDOT 779958 · MC-438564 · Fishkill, New York · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Communications Specialists Inc is a company based in Fishkill, New York, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 115 power units and 115 drivers, which ranks it #101 by fleet size among 266 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in New York. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 17 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 8.3% of vehicle inspections and 29.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 3.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, utilities.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Communications Specialists Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 779958 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-438564 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 143 Old Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524 |
| Phone | (201) 408-5111 |
| First registered | Nov 5, 1998 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 779958.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 115 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1 miles reported for 2024 – about 0 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 115 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and New York carriers with 50+ units (266).
| Measure | Communications Specialists I | Same size, US | NY average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.3% | 18.8% | 13.3% | 56% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 29.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 1027% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.5 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 22% lower than average |
| Inspections | 17 | 17 with a driver check, 12 with a vehicle check, 21 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among New York carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Communications Specialists Inc?
Communications Specialists Inc is registered with USDOT number 779958 and operating authority MC-438564.
How many trucks does Communications Specialists Inc have?
It reports 115 power units (0 tractors, 115 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 115 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 29, 2025).
Where is Communications Specialists Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fishkill, New York 12524.
What is the out-of-service rate of Communications Specialists Inc?
Over 24 months, 8.3% of vehicle inspections and 29.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.