FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC

Q: What is FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC's safety rating?

FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC's FMCSA safety rating is C . Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.

USDOT 667561 Active CORPORATION Based in FORT PIERRE, SD

FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC is a corporation based in FORT PIERRE, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 667561. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 22 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections 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

FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 22 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Fort Pierre, SD. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

last 24 months included

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes (24m)

3 all-time

Authorities

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 33% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in SD (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 22 drivers; International and Talbert mf are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance

No active policies on file.

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

Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

Location & Contact

1223 SALE BARN ROAD

FORT PIERRE, SD 57532

Phone: 6052239600

Email: [email protected]

Registration

USDOT 667561

Entity CORPORATION

Operation A

MCS-150 mileage 100,000 mi

Safety Rating C

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

Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 288,393 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 288,393 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
South Dakota (SD)	3	0	0.0%	May 4, 2026

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
International		4
Talbert Mf		2
Big Tex		2
Chevrolet		1
Dodge		1
Fontaine		1
Unknown		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
87754076	May 4, 2026	SD	1	—	DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK SC 78953C · 3C7WRNFL6NG159156	0	—	No
86231855	Nov 4, 2025	SD	3	BLUNT SD	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR SD 32085C · 2HSCEAPR37C538761	0	—	No
83023918	Oct 29, 2024	SD	3	VIVIAN SD	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR SD 32085C · 2HSCEAPR37C538761	0	—	No
80101652	Nov 7, 2023	SD	3	VIVIAN SD	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR SD 97978V · 2HSCEAPR37C538761	0	—	No
79822065	Oct 2, 2023	SD	3	VIVIAN SCALE SITE	CHEV TRUCK TRACTOR AB NA-TEMP · 1GBE4E1256F434464	1	392.2	No
78732697	May 23, 2023	SD	2	VIVIAN SCALE SITE	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR SD 97978V · 2HSCEAPR37C538761	0	—	No

Recent Crashes (3 rows)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
SD0201706935	May 31, 2017	SD	0	Yes	Yes	Tow
ND0000114818	Dec 29, 2005	ND	1	Yes	Yes	Injury
SD15403A1054	Jan 15, 2003	SD	2	Yes	Yes	Injury

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station	State	Inspections
VIVIAN SCALE SITE	SD	2
VIVIAN SD	SD	2
BLUNT SD	SD	1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited	OOS
392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	Unsafe Driving	1	0

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC

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.
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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.
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.
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 FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC

Is FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 667561 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 FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC's safety rating? ▾

FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC's FMCSA safety rating is C. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.

How many inspections has FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC had? ▾

6 roadside inspections are on file for FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES 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 FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 6 inspections, 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 FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC based? ▾

FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1223 SALE BARN ROAD, FORT PIERRE, South Dakota 57532. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC have valid operating authority? ▾

FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.

How many trucks and drivers does FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC operate? ▾

FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC self-reports 2 power units and 22 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 FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES INC had any crashes? ▾

3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FIRST DAKOTA ENTERPRISES 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.

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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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

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Refreshed daily.

NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

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Transport Canada

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