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Carrier profile · USDOT 267846 · MC-927523 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Communications Test Design Inc
DBA CTDI
136 power unitsavg 4.9 yrNational · 40 statesWEST CHESTER, PA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-927523 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
136Power units
190 observed · MCS-150
93Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 41 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1985.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 632 inspections.
USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
10 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC (USDOT 267846) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2015 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 451 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 280 vehicle-level and 451 driver-level — across 40 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 136 power units and 148 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 11, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 14, 2003 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC's USDOT number?
COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC's USDOT number is 267846, and its motor carrier number is MC-927523.
Is COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC's safety record?
COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC has a 9.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 632 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC's fleet?
COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC operates 136 power units and 148 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC based?
COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC is based in WEST CHESTER, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 40 states.
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