DLC INCORPORATED
DBA: DAKOTA STEEL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 24 days May 6, 2008 → May 30, 2008
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DLC INCORPORATED (USDOT 1197068) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): LEONARD DECKER SR (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 24 days — May 6, 2008 → May 30, 2008 • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1197068/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 36.8% vs peer median 11.55% (worse). n=78588 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 5, 2024
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 71 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.17% | 13.04% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DLC INCORPORATED is a motor carrier based in CANTON, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1197068. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 13 drivers, with 71 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 36.8%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
DLC INCORPORATED is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 13 drivers, based in Canton, SD. Across 45 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
45 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (13) and MN (11), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Wilson tra, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,588 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 6, 2008 to May 30, 2008 (24 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 21, 2024 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 2, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.65 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 3.61 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 4.19 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (71 rows) View all 71 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88416128 | Jul 15, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 395.8E1PC-OOS, 392.2-SLLS2 | Yes |
| 88217277 | Jun 22, 2026 | ND | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 88191619 | Jun 19, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88053724 | Jun 5, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87912824 | May 19, 2026 | ND | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87647747 | Apr 22, 2026 | SD | 1 | CANTON SD |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87477459 | Apr 1, 2026 | IA | 3 | ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.24C2III, 395.22G, 395.8 | No |
| 87025717 | Feb 11, 2026 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 87059378 | Feb 10, 2026 | MN | 1 | PAYNESVILLE MN |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.55C2-B, 393.86A2-RIG, 393.55E-B | No |
| 86757450 | Jan 8, 2026 | CO | 2 | LIMON CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 86715243 | Jan 5, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86685693 | Dec 30, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 392.2RG, 396.17C, 395.24C2III | No |
| 86661004 | Dec 29, 2025 | SD | 3 | BERESFORD SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86390538 | Nov 18, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86163740 | Oct 21, 2025 | MN | 3 | BLUE EARTH MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85822946 | Sep 18, 2025 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85790733 | Sep 16, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85787986 | Sep 16, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85580052 | Aug 25, 2025 | SD | 1 | MIDWAY SD |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.43D-B | Yes |
| 85399065 | Aug 4, 2025 | NE | 3 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85316767 | Jul 25, 2025 | SD | 3 | HERMOSA SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85270524 | Jul 21, 2025 | SD | 1 | PARKSTON SD |
GMC TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85091903 | Jun 30, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85127433 | Jun 27, 2025 | MN | 2 | ERSKINE MN |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 85107637 | Jun 25, 2025 | MN | 3 | WORTHINGTON MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E1PC | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2201308595 | Jul 6, 2022 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2101261208 | Sep 20, 2021 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0191920080 | Jul 11, 2019 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0173140080 | Nov 10, 2017 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0213046913 | Nov 22, 2013 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC521695 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jun 3, 2008 | MC521695-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 6, 2005 | MC521695-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | A2282978 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 5, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z30155 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 5, 2015 | Jan 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X51959 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2012 | Feb 3, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X51959 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2012 | Dec 5, 2015 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55346A | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 12, 2010 | Nov 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55346A | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 12, 2010 | Oct 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55346A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 30, 2008 | Aug 12, 2010 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 24 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 6, 2008 to May 30, 2008 | ||||||
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP29528A | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 18, 2005 | May 6, 2008 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 8, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 8, 2023enforcementEnforcement case SD-2023-0033-US1811 — $3,460
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Feb 3, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 19, 2016
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Dec 5, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 12, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 3, 2008
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May 12, 2008
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May 12, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 6, 2008insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 6, 2008insurance gapCoverage gap: 24 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 30, 2008)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 5 | 0 |
| ERSKINE MN | MN | 4 | 1 |
| WORTHINGTON SCALE | MN | 4 | 3 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 3 | 0 |
| CLOQUET MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | 2 | 1 |
| SIOUX FALLS POE | SD | 2 | 0 |
| LIMON CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| HWY 18 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 4 NB | IA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.87(a) | Warning flag required on projecting load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC521695
common · N · MC
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ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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71 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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