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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 120 days (since Mar 20, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

DAKOTA LINES INC

USDOT 286930 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: GARY K BLOM Company officer 2: CASEY BLOM General Freight Intermodal Containers Paper Products Other (AUTO PARTS) Based in VERMILLION, SD Grade F · 68
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Mar 20, 2026
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 120 days (since Mar 20, 2026).
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: GARY K BLOM
Company officer 2: CASEY BLOM
Cargo: General Freight, Intermodal Containers, Paper Products, Other (AUTO PARTS)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — DAKOTA LINES INC (USDOT 286930)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): GARY K BLOM (Company officer); CASEY BLOM (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 120 days (since Mar 20, 2026).

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/286930/
As of: Jul 18, 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 F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 68/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

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

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

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Mar 20, 2026.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 38.9% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=18272 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: Do not book.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Mar 20, 2026

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 286930
In FMCSA records since Feb 6, 1987 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer GARY K BLOM
Company officer 2 CASEY BLOM
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Intermodal Containers, Paper Products, Other (AUTO PARTS)
Fleet size 54 units
Drivers 42
Annual mileage 2,185,435 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (605) 624-5228
Email: [email protected]
Physical
11 EAST MAIN STREET
VERMILLION, SD 57069
Mailing
11 E MAIN STREET
VERMILLION, SD 57069
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 286930
In FMCSA records since Feb 6, 1987 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,185,435 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 38.9% vs 23.4% +15.5 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.14 vs 1.80 -0.66
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 53 0
Trailers 0 24 50

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 162 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 0 1
Tow-away 0 2 3 5
Crash reports 0 2 3 5

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 46 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 14 14 0
OOS inspections 0 4 0
OOS percentage 0% 28.57% —
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%).

Power Units
54
Drivers
42
Inspections
46
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
38.9%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
5
162 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DAKOTA LINES INC is a corporation based in VERMILLION, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 286930. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 54 power units and 42 drivers, with 46 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 38.9%. 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 LINES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 54 power units and 42 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 10 years on FMCSA's records, based in Vermillion, SD. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract, common, and broker) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (14) and IL (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (88.9% of violations); top code 393.9A-LSLIWR (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 54 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 42 drivers; Freightliner, Stoughton, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 38.9% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 18,272 ACTIVE carriers operating 27–81 power units (±50% of this carrier's 54 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 18,272 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
38.9%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 18,272 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +22.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-11

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
14 violations
4 OOS · 28.6%
General/Admin
1 violation
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 10 3 30.0% Nov 5, 2025
Illinois (IL) 3 0 0.0% Sep 30, 2025
Indiana (IN) 1 1 100.0% Dec 30, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 26
Stoughton 10
Volvo 6
Hyundai Translead 3
Western Star 3
CIMC 2
Great Dane 2
International 2
Trailer 2
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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.36 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 9 — 7.61 8 — 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 (46 rows) View all 46 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86255842 Nov 5, 2025 MI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC51497 · 1FUJHHDR2KLKT0959
1 393.9A-LFTSI No
85969637 Sep 30, 2025 IL 3 T3
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB91207 · 3HSDZAPR0KN305937
0 — No
85891685 Sep 25, 2025 MI 3 mi-us-131-@-dobleski-rd
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC24977 · 2WKEDD3J41K971476
0 — No
85826296 Sep 18, 2025 MI 3 mi-wb-i-96-@-d-19
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC51497 · 1FUJHHDR2KLKT0959
1 392.2-SLLSWZ No
85702069 Aug 26, 2025 IL 3 I-94
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB62012 · 1FUJAPAV65DN44970
0 — No
85140630 Jul 2, 2025 MI 2 mi-pontiac-scale-s/b
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC35092 · 4V4NC9GH36N428187
1 393.11A1-CSURR No
84825482 May 30, 2025 MI 2 mi-e-i-96@8-mile-rd
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB61011 · 5KJJAECV56PW58230
3 393.28-WS-6, 390.21TC-MC, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
84489056 Apr 5, 2025 IL 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC11509 · 3ALXA7009GDHK5061
0 — No
84040688 Mar 4, 2025 MI 2 mi-n-i-75@pontiac-scale
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC44287 · 4V4NC9GF56N413706
3 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LIL Yes
83533442 Dec 30, 2024 IN 2 MICHIGAN CITY IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC34769 · 1FUJGLDR3HLHN8754
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
83194821 Nov 18, 2024 MI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC22636 · 1FUJA6CV55LV21483
4 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LHLI No
82826738 Oct 2, 2024 MI 1 mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96314 · 3ALXA7008KDKH7574
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
82806325 Oct 1, 2024 MI 2 mi-n-i-75@pontiac-scale
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC02034 · 4V4NC9TG4BN294183
0 — No
82559497 Aug 29, 2024 MI 1 mi-i75sb@hartwick-pines-rest-area
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC30649 · 3ALXFB003HDHR4155
1 393.9(a) Yes
82119878 Jul 10, 2024 MI 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB96314 · 3ALXA7008KDKH7574
4 393.9(a), 393.47(a), 393.45(d) Yes
82510649 Jun 18, 2024 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB50741 · 1FVXFB00X7PY84205
1 392.2 No
81658206 May 17, 2024 MI 1 mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC08623 · 1FUJBBCG02PK41983
5 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) Yes
81582272 May 8, 2024 MI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC22526 · 3AKJGLDR1ESFD3938
1 393.11 No
81365036 Apr 16, 2024 MI 2 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC02034 · 4V4NC9TG4BN294183
1 392.2 No
81329709 Apr 10, 2024 MI 2 mi-eb-m-14-@-barton-dr
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC35092 · 4V4NC9GH36N428187
0 — No
81320338 Apr 10, 2024 MI 2 mi-i-94-e/b-grass-lake-scale
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC37394 · 3AKJGLD63GSGT4377
1 392.2 No
81268307 Apr 2, 2024 MI 2 mi-n-i-75@pontiac-scale
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI TEMP · 1XP7DB9X77D653988
6 393.9(a), 393.78, 393.19 Yes
81000035 Feb 29, 2024 MI 2 mi-s/b-livernois-@-i-75
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC06864 · 1FUJA3CG41LG36881
0 — No
80838730 Feb 12, 2024 MI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC34739 · 1FUJA6CKX7LW31406
0 — No
80814897 Feb 8, 2024 MI 3 mi-s-i-75@baldwin-rd
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC34739 · 1FUJA6CKX7LW31406
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (162 rows) View all 162 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX003946714 Aug 26, 2025 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0003566396 Aug 11, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003763307 Mar 19, 2025 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003383789 Dec 4, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003307679 Oct 12, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003163606 Apr 10, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002586270 May 25, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002504175 Feb 1, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903938966 Dec 11, 2021 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002428975 Nov 18, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002422099 Nov 12, 2021 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002413922 Nov 3, 2021 MI 0 3 Yes No Injury
MI0002232516 Mar 18, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002134294 Oct 26, 2020 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002134285 Oct 26, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001950186 Feb 11, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX001867362 Feb 11, 2020 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001895340 Dec 9, 2019 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0001776615 Aug 8, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001583465 Dec 13, 2018 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0001566005 Nov 26, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001460203 Aug 25, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001476227 Aug 18, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001172291 Oct 9, 2017 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX000874136 Aug 3, 2017 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC219667
INACTIVE
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC219667 common INACTIVE —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (24 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY CA250028 BIPD/Primary — Jan 1, 2025 Mar 20, 2026 CANCELLED
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY CA230147 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2023 Jan 1, 2025 REPLACED
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY CA220156 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2022 Oct 1, 2023 REPLACED
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY CA210169 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2021 Oct 1, 2022 REPLACED
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY CA200182 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2020 Oct 1, 2021 REPLACED
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY CA190189 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2019 Oct 1, 2020 REPLACED
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY CA180175 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2018 Oct 1, 2019 REPLACED
WESTERN SURETY CO. 929301388 SURETY — Oct 1, 2013 Sep 13, 2015 CANCELLED
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY CA050214 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2005 Oct 1, 2018 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT750678-1603-031 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2003 Oct 1, 2005 REPLACED
WESTERN SURETY CO. 929 301 388 SURETY — Aug 18, 2003 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 662-05-90 34 — Oct 1, 2001 On file ACTIVE
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI 97902183 CARGO — Oct 1, 2000 Oct 1, 2001 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1080852451 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2000 Oct 1, 2000 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI 97902183 CARGO — Oct 1, 2000 Oct 28, 2001 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1080852451 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2000 Oct 31, 2003 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1080852451 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 1999 Oct 1, 2000 REPLACED
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING 190402031 SURETY — Aug 18, 1998 Aug 18, 2003 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. P 70 MXI80344927 CARGO — May 5, 1996 Oct 1, 2000 REPLACED
PRUDENTIAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 0600000009-951 BIPD/Primary — Sep 9, 1995 Oct 1, 1999 REPLACED
PRUDENTIAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 0600000009-951 BIPD/Primary — Sep 9, 1995 Sep 9, 1995 REPLACED
THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA H06102918 BIPD/Primary — Jul 11, 1995 Sep 9, 1995 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA HO6102918 BIPD/Primary — Jul 11, 1994 Jul 11, 1995 CANCELLED
CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. 259 00 09 44 CARGO — May 5, 1990 Jun 21, 1996 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 30, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Mar 30, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Mar 30, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Mar 30, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Mar 20, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Oct 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Oct 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Oct 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Oct 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Oct 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Sep 21, 2015
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  14. Sep 21, 2015
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Sep 13, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN SURETY CO.
  16. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTERN SURETY CO.
  17. Oct 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Oct 31, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  19. Aug 18, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
  20. Oct 28, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  21. Oct 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  22. Oct 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  23. Oct 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  24. Oct 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PRUDENTIAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Sep 12, 1996
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  26. Jul 17, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Jun 21, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO.
  28. Sep 9, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PRUDENTIAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Sep 9, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
  30. Aug 28, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  31. Jul 11, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
80 IL 1 0
I-94 IL 1 0
IL-394 IL 1 0
T3 IL 1 0
MICHIGAN CITY IN IN 1 1
EB MI 1 0
OAKWOOD BLVD MI 1 0
FINDLAY SCALES OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 13 6
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 10 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
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How to verify DAKOTA LINES 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 LINES INC

Is DAKOTA LINES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DAKOTA LINES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 286930 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 LINES INC's safety rating? ▾
DAKOTA LINES 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 LINES INC had? ▾
46 roadside inspections are on file for DAKOTA LINES 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 LINES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DAKOTA LINES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 38.9% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is DAKOTA LINES INC based? ▾
DAKOTA LINES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 11 EAST MAIN STREET, VERMILLION, South Dakota 57069. 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 LINES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
DAKOTA LINES INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does DAKOTA LINES INC operate? ▾
DAKOTA LINES INC self-reports 54 power units and 42 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 LINES INC had any crashes? ▾
162 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DAKOTA LINES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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