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COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC
Fishkill, NY
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 779958 · MC 438564
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-438564 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Homeland Insurance Company Of New York
Safety
Not Rated
31.3% OOS · 25 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 9.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC438564
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HOMELAND INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AW20230
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
779958
MC Number
MC-438564
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 5, 1998
Authority Granted
June 1, 2020
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
143 Old Route 9, Fishkill, NY 12524
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Christopher Roach
Officer 2
Robert Keller
Cargo Types
General FreightUtility EquipmentOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate27.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (21.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
31.3% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
73rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 9, 2026 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 14, 2024 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY14
NJ5
CT2
TX1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 115 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
12
Pickup
2
Flatbed
1
Full Trailer
1
Other Trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT5H4S57153 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT9PDA05595 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63R5CL2SG516601 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Other Trailer · 21 ft | 4Z1HD2121RS002647 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Big Tex | Flatbed · 43 ft | 16V3F4329T6414481 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3GT7NEE37275 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT1NDA14823 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT2HEF50632 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT3MDA10786 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT8KEF71430 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT8NDA14821 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GTXKEE94253 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford E-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWE3FN6NDC17323 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7X2B69GEC04722 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC7KHKY0878 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBL5PG639255 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Chevrolet 3500/4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DCDJ1DXMS201404 | 1 | — |
| Not yet decoded | Full Trailer | JTC20228L65120R46 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | SPRJI02227 | NJ, NJ | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT8KEF71430 |
NY 52698NC |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | SPF4040130 | GARDINER NY | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT2HEF50632 |
NY 73139ML |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| January 29, 2026 | SPRJI02182 | NJ, NJ | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT9PDA05595 |
NY 17222NE |
| January 21, 2026 | SPD3081572 | WATERTOWN NY | II | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM GATOR MADE |
3C63R5CL2SG516601 4Z1HD2121RS002647 |
TX WTN8717 IN PG28020 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | SPD4050303 | BREWERTON NY | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM GATOR MADE |
3C63R5CL2SG516601 4Z1HD2121RS002647 |
TX WTN8717 IN PG28020 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | SPRJI02125 | NJ, NJ | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD — |
1FDUF5GT1NDA14823 JTC20228L65120R46 |
NY 73011ND NY CE33376 |
| December 30, 2025 | SPT3150105 | HARRIMAN NY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT5H4S57153 |
NY 91423MM |
| September 25, 2025 | 793B9DKRZ6 | IH-0030 IN DALLAS CO. (32-64), TX | II | 9 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FD8W3GT7NEE37275 16V3F4329T6414481 |
NJ XSNT99 TX 215002N |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95B | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 23, 2025 | SPT3051082 | SLOATSBURG NY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT5H4S57153 |
NY 91423MM |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| June 12, 2025 | SPRJI01748 | NJTP 16W, NJ | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMBL5PG639255 |
NY 63331NE |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 10, 2002 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2002 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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