DAKOTA LINES INC
USDOT 286930 • 11 EAST MAIN STREET, VERMILLION, SD, 57069
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250028 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929301388 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Sep 13, 2015 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 97902183 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2001 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230147 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220156 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210169 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200182 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190189 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180175 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA050214 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750678-1603-031 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 929 301 388 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2003 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080852451 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 31, 2003 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 97902183 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 28, 2001 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080852451 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080852451 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | SURETY | 190402031 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 1998 | Aug 18, 2003 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | P 70 MXI80344927 | REPLACED | May 5, 1996 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| PRUDENTIAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0600000009-951 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 1995 | Sep 9, 1995 |
| PRUDENTIAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0600000009-951 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 1995 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | H06102918 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 1995 | Sep 9, 1995 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | HO6102918 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 1994 | Jul 11, 1995 |
| CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 259 00 09 44 | CANCELLED | May 5, 1990 | Jun 21, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250028 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230147 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220156 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210169 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200182 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190189 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180175 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA050214 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929301388 | SURETY | Sep 13, 2015 | Sep 13, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 929 301 388 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750678-1603-031 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080852451 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2003 | Oct 31, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 190402031 | SURETY | Aug 18, 2003 | Aug 18, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97902183 | CARGO | Oct 28, 2001 | Oct 28, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97902183 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080852451 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080852451 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | P 70 MXI80344927 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | PRUDENTIAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 0600000009-951 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259 00 09 44 | CARGO | Jun 21, 1996 | Jun 21, 1996 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | H06102918 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 1995 | Sep 9, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | PRUDENTIAL GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 0600000009-951 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 1995 | Sep 9, 1995 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | HO6102918 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 1995 | Jul 11, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-219667 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-219667 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-219667 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC219667 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 30, 2000 | REVOKED | Sep 21, 2015 |
| MC219667 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 12, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC219667 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC219667 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC219667 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC219667 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 21, 1990 | REVOKED | Mar 30, 2026 |
| MC219667 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 19, 1989 | REVOKED | Mar 30, 2026 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 46 inspections
Violation Summary (69 violations from 46 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 13 | 6 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (46 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | THORNTON TWP | I-94 NORTHBOUND | ...N44970 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Aug 11, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEIGHTON TWP | N US 131 | ...971476 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Mar 19, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOLIET | LARAWAY | ...FH2812 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Dec 4, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUPERIOR TWP | W M 14 | ...HK5061 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Oct 12, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROWNSTOWN TWP | RAMP 020B | ...W31406 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Apr 10, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANN ARBOR TWP | E M 14 | ...428187 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| May 25, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Marshall Twp | W I 94 | ...K88393 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Feb 1, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | MICHIGAN | ...434629 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Dec 11, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 | ...BR9171 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Nov 18, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | I96 | ...W58230 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Nov 12, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FLINT TWP | FLUSHING | ...V56878 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Nov 3, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | GRANDVILLE | I 196 | ...419742 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Mar 18, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | LIVERNOIS | ...F85368 | DAKOTA LINES INC |
| Oct 26, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events