DAKOTA CARRIERS INC
USDOT 492947 • 5105 W FOUNDATION CT, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57107
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-255930 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 7, 2006 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009208 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP68098A | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 30, 2004 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009208 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009207 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009206 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009205 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009205 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009204 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009202 | REPLACED | May 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009202 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009201 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6009200 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008300 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TBD | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6008300 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP39218A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP39218A | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2006 | Jul 5, 2016 |
| INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IN-200270-01 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IN-200270-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2004 | Jun 29, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP68098A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP68098A | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 30, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP 68098A | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP 68098A | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 63 32 18 | REPLACED | Oct 13, 1993 | Jun 1, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009208 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009207 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009208 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009206 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009205 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009205 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009204 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009202 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009202 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009201 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009200 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008300 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP39218A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2016 | Jul 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008300 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TBD | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP39218A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IN-200270-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2006 | Jun 29, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IN-200270-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP68098A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2004 | Jun 30, 2004 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP68098A | CARGO | Jun 30, 2004 | Jun 30, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP68098A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 68098A | CARGO | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 68098A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 63 32 18 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1996 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC255930 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2006 |
| MC255930 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2005 |
| MC255930 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2004 |
| MC255930 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 3, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC255930 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 19, 1992 | — | Unknown |
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
39 states • 357 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from latest 100 of 357 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (357 inspections)
Showing 50 of 357
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLANO | SAM RAYBURN TOLLWAY | ...331947 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 6, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 10 EASTBOUND | ...657464 | DAKOTA CARRIERS |
| Oct 3, 2025 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DAVID CITY | NE-15 | ...331946 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Aug 6, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AUSTIN | ISTH 90 | ...235128 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 18, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHREVEPORT | LA-526 | ...138116 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 5, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 29 S | ...MY5924 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 3, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | W FRIENDLY AV | ...290078 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-40 | ...646303 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 12, 2023 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | WELLS | SB I-35 mile marker 62 | ...903644 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 24, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FARRAGUT | I-40 | ...290077 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 8, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURNDALE | BERKLEY RD | ...290069 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 6, 2022 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | IR80 mm21eu | ...331947 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 21, 2022 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLONY | US 212 MP 4.00 | ...585326 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| May 26, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Rt 110 Ref Mrkr 110 07011029 | ...904772 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 25, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RIDGE RD | ...232847 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 13, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | VETERANS HWY | ...232849 | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 25, 2020 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2019 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2019 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
50 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 50 events