DAKOTA BUS SERVICE INC
USDOT 213176 • DBA: DAKOTA TRAILWAYS AND OR GRACE COACH LINES • 631 S 32ND ST, SPEARFISH, SD, 57783
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
213,176
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6056422353
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
54
Drivers (MCS-150)
75
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,314,240
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
631 S 32ND ST, SPEARFISH, SD, 57783
Mailing Address
PO BOX 609 631 S 32ND ST, SPEARFISH, SD, 57783
Contact
Phone: 6056422353
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 2, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-291534 | REVOKED | Oct 10, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFB0019804 | ON FILE | Mar 2, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XS190700 | ON FILE | Apr 10, 2000 | Jul 31, 2002 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFB0019801 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 2, 2023 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2017 | Apr 5, 2018 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2017 | Jun 9, 2017 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2016 | Mar 14, 2017 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2014 | Sep 10, 2016 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2011 | May 10, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2010 | Aug 30, 2011 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2010 | Dec 14, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2009 | May 7, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2006 | Oct 13, 2009 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2006 | Apr 5, 2006 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2005 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Sep 22, 2004 | Oct 7, 2005 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA155226 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2003 | Sep 22, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA150759 | CANCELLED | Sep 22, 2002 | Dec 16, 2003 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA150759 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2002 | Sep 22, 2002 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA134958 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2000 | Jun 30, 2002 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 12 71 83 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 1995 | Apr 10, 2000 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XS 19 03 71 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 1995 | Apr 10, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB0019804 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB0019801 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2018 | Apr 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2017 | Jun 9, 2017 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2017 | Mar 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2016 | Sep 10, 2016 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2014 | May 10, 2014 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2011 | Aug 30, 2011 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2010 | Dec 14, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2010 | May 7, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2009 | Oct 13, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2006 | Apr 5, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2005 | Oct 7, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA155226 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2004 | Sep 22, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA150759 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2003 | Dec 16, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA150759 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2002 | Sep 22, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | XS190700 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 31, 2002 | Jul 31, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA134958 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 12 71 83 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2000 | Apr 10, 2000 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | XS 19 03 71 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 10, 2000 | Apr 10, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-291534 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (19 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC291534 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 20, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2023 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2019 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2018 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2018 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2017 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2017 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2017 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2016 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2014 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2010 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2010 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2010 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2009 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2006 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2006 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2005 |
| MC291534 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2004 |
| MC291534 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 19, 1995 | REVOKED | Oct 10, 2023 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
37
Violations
33
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
54
Drivers (MCS-150)
75
Crash Records
23
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
1
Jul
9
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
6
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 37 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (33 violations from 37 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.62(e) | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.61 | Inadequate or missing truck side windows | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.62(c) | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.89vs nat'l 1.80
-0.91 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (37 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
21 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-072025-12
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
23
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
9
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
20
Crash History (23 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2023 | WY | FATAL | 1 | 1 | WRIGHT | WY 59 MP 69.1 | ...044827 | DAKOTA TRAILWAYS AND OR GRACE COACH LINES |
| May 3, 2022 | NM | FATAL | 1 | 1 | LOS LUNAS | I-25 MM 203 | ...061344 | DAKOTA TRAILWAYS AND OR GRACE COACH LINES |
| Apr 30, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I70 1,056 FEET E OF MP 127 | ...041143 | DAKOTA TRAILWAYS AND OR GRACE COACH LINES |
| Sep 21, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 W | ...044755 | DAKOTA BUS SERVICE INC |
| Sep 23, 2019 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2019 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2018 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2014 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2013 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2012 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2011 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2011 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2010 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2010 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2010 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2009 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2007 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2000 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2000 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 1991 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
fmcsa-enforcement
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD-2023-0042-US1811 | Oct 18, 2023 | 396.11(a)(3) | $10,980 | Passenger Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
50 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Sep 30, 2023
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Mar 2, 2023
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RLI INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2019
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 15, 2018
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 15, 2018
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 5, 2018
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 15, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2017
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 14, 2017
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 10, 2016
InsuranceInsurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2014
InsuranceInsurance cancel
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