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DAKOTA UTILITY CONTRACTORS LLC

USDOT 988837 • 2501 S OAK GROVE RD, ENNIS, TX, 75119

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
988,837
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
Texas
Phone
9728756344
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
99
Drivers (MCS-150)
102
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,238,966
Physical Address
2501 S OAK GROVE RD, ENNIS, TX, 75119
Mailing Address
P O BOX 657, ENNIS, TX, 75120
Contact
Phone: 9728756344

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 32.5%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 25.8 percentage points above average.

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
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
50%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
40
Violations
158
35 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
35.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
32.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
99
Drivers (MCS-150)
102
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
4
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
5
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 40 inspections

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Violation Summary (158 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (158 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued1508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp140—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection1103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11LRLighting devices/reflectors703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL66—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing504Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class558Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency43—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11SLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements203General/Admin
FMCSR:177.817APlacarding violation228Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.834AGeneral loading/unloading hazmat226Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.400AHazmat labeling on packages205Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:99999920—Unknown
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak21—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general207Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.110B1-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TCTire in contact with another part of the vehicle11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(a)Cargo securement - general failure117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201AFrame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2Failing to secure vehicle equipment11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201CFrame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(b)Emergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(b)Cargo securement - front end structure105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
35.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+11.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
32.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+25.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.95vs nat'l 1.80
+2.15 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (40 inspections)

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 23, 202687144725TUNNEL HILL GAGALevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jan 28, 202686949013RoadsideTXLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 8, 202686782237N/B TOLL 130 & U.S.TXLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 12, 202586552740BRAMAN SCALESOKLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 10, 202586583474TX130 TOLL SB AT EXITXLevel 1VACT SEMI-TRAILER5396.17C, 383.23A2, 391.41APCYes
Dec 5, 202586509766RoadsideTXLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95F, 396.17CNo
Oct 17, 202586110465IH45 NB WILMER SCALETXLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 17, 202586097945N/B TOLL 130 & U.S.TXLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.30, 393.43DYes
Oct 16, 202586097204IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34)TXLevel 2CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.17C, 392.2RG, 393.95BNo
Sep 22, 202585855607LOVE PORT ENTRYOKLevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK4395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8F1-HOSMYes
Sep 17, 202585827325IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34)TXLevel 2DITC SEMI-TRAILER11392.2RG, 396.17C, 383.23A2Yes
Aug 18, 202585609755RoadsideTXLevel 2WESE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 25, 202585118664IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34)TXLevel 2DITC SEMI-TRAILER10390.21(a), 396.17C, 393.11LRYes
May 29, 202584827123IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34)TXLevel 2VACT SEMI-TRAILER16392.2RG, 396.17C, 393.11LRYes
May 1, 202584583788IH20 EB TERRELL SCALETXLevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Apr 22, 202584498080US377 AT PR1373TXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 17, 202584480424RoadsideTXLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.9, 393.75A3, 383.23A2Yes
Apr 9, 2025843776539400 SILVER CREEK RTXLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK12392.2RG, 393.48A, 393.11LRYes
Apr 9, 202584407455285 TERAVISTA PKWYTXLevel 1WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.201A, 392.2RGNo
Apr 9, 202584377573IH-0035 IN WILLIAMSON CO. (252TXLevel 1DITC SEMI-TRAILER5393.9, 383.23A2, 391.41APCYes
Mar 25, 202584258995IH20 WBTXLevel 2PITT SEMI-TRAILER1393.75CYes
Mar 14, 202584183009IH 35 NB @ MM 209TXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8A-NON-ELD, 392.2RGYes
Nov 25, 2024832635201500 SILVER CREEK RTXLevel 2DITC SEMI-TRAILER13393.9, 392.2RG, 393.11LRYes
Nov 14, 202483195322RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 12, 202483195637IH-0035 IN HILL CO. (357-370)TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR9393.9, 393.11TU, 392.9A2Yes
Nov 11, 202483138138IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2WNo
Oct 2, 202482827643US75 NB SVC RDTXLevel 2WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Aug 16, 202482424821IH30 MM1 EBTXLevel 2WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.75(a)(3), 392.2, 393.95(b)No
Jun 17, 202481949504SH-0360 IN TARRANT CO. (256-27TXLevel 2INTL SEMI-TRAILER7393.104(b), 393.104(f)(3), 393.106(b)Yes
May 8, 202481571791RoadsideTXLevel 2DITC SEMI-TRAILER6383.23(a)(2), 391.41(a), 393.11Yes
Apr 1, 202481269784IH-0035 IN WILLIAMSON CO. (252TXLevel 2DITC SEMI-TRAILER11393.48(a), 392.2, 390.21(a)Yes
Mar 25, 2024812424401ST ST AT SMITHSON STXLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 12, 202480840685IH20 WBTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 6, 202480816490RoadsideTXLevel 2WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK3383.23(a)(2), 393.95(f), 392.2Yes
Feb 1, 202480757187US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520)TXLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.47(d), 393.203(b), 383.23(a)(2)Yes
Dec 18, 202380482042IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.8F01, 396.5BNo
Dec 8, 202380360479RoadsideTXLevel 2INTT SEMI-TRAILER5393.45, 393.55D3, 393.9Yes
Sep 20, 202380097196DALLAS NORTH TLWY SBTXLevel 2FRHT OTHER1393.9(a)Yes
Aug 7, 202379341552U.S. 69 AND WHITEHORN RD.OKLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER3393.75(c), 383.23(a)(2), 391.41(a)Yes
Jul 31, 202379356466IH-0035 IN DENTON CO. (468-482TXLevel 2INTP SEMI-TRAILER0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

30 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34)4 · 3 OOS
N/B TOLL 130 & U.S.2 · 1 OOS
IH-0035 IN WILLIAMSON CO. (2522 · 2 OOS
IH20 WB2 · 1 OOS
1ST ST AT SMITHSON S1
285 TERAVISTA PKWY1
LOVE PORT ENTRY1 · 1 OOS
1500 SILVER CREEK R1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving28 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness18 · 14 OOS
Unknown2

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
10

Crash History (10 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 20, 2022TXINJURY01NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...366876DAKOTA UTILITY CONTRACTORS LLC
Sep 22, 2021TXINJURY01CLEBURNE3700 WEATHERFORD HWY...C56403DAKOTA UTILITY CONTRACTORS LLC
May 28, 2020TXTOW00————
Feb 8, 2020TXINJURY02————
Jan 4, 2019TXTOW00————
Mar 20, 2015TXINJURY02————
Dec 17, 2014TXTOW00————
Dec 11, 2014TXTOW00————
Apr 15, 2010TXTOW00————
May 27, 2004TXTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 20, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 22, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 28, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 4, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 20, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Dec 17, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 15, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 27, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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StationIH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34)
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StationN/B TOLL 130 & U.S.
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StationIH-0035 IN WILLIAMSON CO. (252
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