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DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC

USDOT 195207 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: DEVIN SKILES Company officer 2: SHANE SKILES Grain / Feed / Hay Chemicals Dry Bulk Farm Supplies Based in CANTON, SD Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · May 19, 2023
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: DEVIN SKILES
Company officer 2: SHANE SKILES
Cargo: Grain / Feed / Hay, Chemicals, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC (USDOT 195207)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): DEVIN SKILES (Company officer); SHANE SKILES (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PENN  MILLERS  INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/195207/
As of: Jul 20, 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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=144059 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 195207
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC283545
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer DEVIN SKILES
Company officer 2 SHANE SKILES
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Grain / Feed / Hay, Chemicals, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 8,500 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (605) 987-4315
Email: [email protected]
Physical
502 E MILTON
CANTON, SD 57013
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 195207
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 8,500 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0
Trucks 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
7
Drivers
7
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC is a corporation based in CANTON, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 195207. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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.

Carrier overview

DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Canton, SD. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet); 7 drivers.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 144,059 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,059 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,059 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
78306349 Apr 10, 2023 IA 3 — — 1 392.2 No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC283545
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY PAC 2607325 91X $1,000,000 May 19, 2023 On file ACTIVE
AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CPP0101001 BIPD/Primary — Apr 11, 2023 May 19, 2023 CANCELLED
AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CPP0101001 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2019 Apr 11, 2023 REPLACED
AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CPP0101001 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2019 May 11, 2023 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CMG 0850628 BIPD — Apr 18, 1994 Jun 28, 2019 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CMG 0850628 CARGO — Apr 18, 1994 May 24, 2014 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CMG 0850628 BIPD — Apr 18, 1994 May 19, 2019 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 26, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. May 19, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. May 11, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 19, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Apr 11, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jun 28, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  7. Jun 11, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. May 19, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  9. May 24, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  10. Mar 23, 1995
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC

Is DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 195207 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC's safety rating? ▾
DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC based? ▾
DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 502 E MILTON, CANTON, South Dakota 57013. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC283545). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC operate? ▾
DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC self-reports 7 power units and 7 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DAKOTA FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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