Dakota Carriers INC
Sioux Falls, SD
Profile data updated Jul 28, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
85
Power Units
85
Drivers
FMCSA since 1992 (33 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
DAKOTA CARRIERS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 1992. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, they operate a fleet of 85 power units with 85 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Dakota Carriers INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 74 | 11 | 0 | 85 |
| Trailers | 168 | 1 | 0 | 169 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Dakota Carriers INC is authorized to transport the following 11 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 85
MCS-150 Mileage: 8,350,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
85
Total Drivers
85
CDL Drivers
85
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by DAKOTA CARRIERS INC
91 trucks and 129 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Volvo Truck, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 128 SEMI-TRAILER, 90 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 128 | 58% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 90 | 41% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (129 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 128 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 107 |
| Great Dane | 13 |
| Unpublishe | 3 |
| Brewer Uti | 1 |
| Grdn | 1 |
| Utim | 1 |
| Special (g | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ezut | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 126 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 2 |
| 53 ft | 127 |
| 51 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 128 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (10 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 113 | 51% |
| Volvo Truck | 67 | 30% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 14 | 6% |
| Kenworth | 12 | 5% |
| Peterbilt | 8 | 4% |
| Freightliner | 2 | 1% |
| X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | 1 | 0% |
| Extreme Trailers Llc | 1 | 0% |
| Mack | 1 | 0% |
| International | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR56514 | SD | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 31762P | SD | Special (g SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 23449P | SD | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| PR52324 | SD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PR46821 | SD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 28645P | SD | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 25621 | SD | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| PR52326 | SD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 15901P | SD | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| PR45826 | SD | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| PR51090 | SD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | May 2026 |
| TEMP | SD | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 25754P | SD | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 30439P | SD | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PR49254 | SD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 31261P | SD | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PR50274 | SD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | May 2026 |
| 19182P | SD | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PR49764 | SD | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| TEMP | SD | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: SD (218) · ME (1) · UK (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 220)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
240
Inspections
24 months
87
Violations
Total found
11
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.9%)
✓ Better than national average (-14.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | WI | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/01/2026 | ME | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/01/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/28/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/27/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 240 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | ZACAT6009209 | $1 Million | 01/01/2026 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP39218A | 06/01/2006 | 07/05/2016 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP68098A | 06/01/2001 | 06/30/2004 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP68098A | 06/01/2001 | 06/30/2004 | CANCEL | |
| INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IN-200270-01 | 06/01/2004 | 06/29/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TBD | 06/01/2016 | 06/01/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6008300 | 06/01/2016 | 06/01/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP39218A | 06/01/2006 | 06/01/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IN-200270-01 | 06/01/2004 | 06/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP68098A | 06/01/2001 | 06/01/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 68098A | 06/01/1996 | 06/01/2001 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 68098A | 06/01/1996 | 06/01/2001 | CANCEL | |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 63 32 18 | 10/13/1993 | 06/01/1996 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009202 | 01/01/2019 | 05/01/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009208 | 01/01/2025 | 01/01/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009207 | 01/01/2024 | 01/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009208 | 01/01/2025 | 01/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009206 | 01/01/2023 | 01/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009205 | 01/01/2022 | 01/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009204 | 01/01/2021 | 01/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6009205 | 01/01/2022 | 01/01/2022 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
9
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
8
Tow-Aways
9 FMCSA-recordable · 7 state-recordable
Of 9 reported crashes: 1 on adverse road surfaces · 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | WA | GOLDENDALE, WA | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/27/2025 | TX | PLANO, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/06/2025 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 10/03/2025 | NE | DAVID CITY, NE | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/06/2025 | MN | AUSTIN, MN | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/18/2025 | LA | SHREVEPORT, LA | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/05/2025 | SD | RURAL, SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Ice · Daylight |
| 03/03/2025 | NC | GREENSBORO, NC | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 09/05/2024 | TN | NASHVILLE, TN | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does DAKOTA CARRIERS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, DAKOTA CARRIERS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is DAKOTA CARRIERS INC's authority currently active?
DAKOTA CARRIERS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has DAKOTA CARRIERS INC been in business?
DAKOTA CARRIERS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1992, making their authority approximately 33 years, 11 months old.
Where is DAKOTA CARRIERS INC located?
DAKOTA CARRIERS INC is physically located at 5105 W FOUNDATION CT, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57107.
Roadside Inspection History 240 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
DAKOTA CARRIERS INC has been inspected 240 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in SD, CA, KS. Out of these, 11 inspections (about 5%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 7 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-01 | ME | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-28 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-27 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-04 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-04 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-06 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-06 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-23 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 240 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
77 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for DAKOTA CARRIERS INC, of which 13 (17%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 8 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 20 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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