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100/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Communication Data Link
DOT 1473176 · Grimes, IA
Report generated: June 4, 2026 at 12:36 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Communication Data Link (DOT 1473176) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Grimes, IA. As of June 4, 2026 at 12:36 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 6 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; elevated driver out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 4, 2026 at 12:36 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Communication Data Link
DOT Number1473176
MC Number—
Street1305 SW 37TH STREET
City / StateGrimes, IA 50111-4787
Phone5152249544
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age20 yr 2 mo
MCS-150 filed07/17/2025
Company officerDonald Emmons
Power units75
Total drivers105
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Elevated driver out-of-service rate
●Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 54.5% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
75
Fleet
Drivers
105
Total
Inspections
11
On record
Crashes
2
On record
OOS Rate
54.5%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
20 yr 2 mo
Since 2006
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
11 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
11 insp (100%)· 5 viol
Driver Fitness
11 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Controlled Substances
11 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
8 insp (73%)· 8 viol
Inspection History
11 total · OOS rate 54.5%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
2/26/2025IAII00Pass
6/25/2024IAIII00Pass
11/24/2025IAIII10OOS
4/23/2025IAII00Pass
7/14/2025IAI00Pass
1/11/2025IAII02OOS
10/7/2024IAII01OOS
5/7/2024IAI04OOS
11/5/2025IAIII00Pass
6/3/2025IAI11OOS
Crash History
2 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—IA02Y
—IA00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
1305 SW 37TH STREET, Grimes, IA, 50111-4787 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Communication Data Link authorized to operate?

Communication Data Link's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Communication Data Link's safety record?

Communication Data Link has 11 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 54.5%. Crash history shows 2 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Communication Data Link operate?

Communication Data Link operates 75 power units with approximately 105 drivers.

Is Communication Data Link insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Communication Data Link had any risk indicators?

Communication Data Link has a risk score of 100/100 (Critical) with 6 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Communication Data Link?

Communication Data Link's DOT number is 1473176. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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