HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1197068-dlc-incorporated/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
DLC INCORPORATED
Doing business as DAKOTA STEEL
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated May 12, 2008. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.1% vs South Dakota average 23.4%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (605) 987-9080, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC521695.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC521695 | Primary | St Paul Protective Insurance Company Policy A2282978 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 5, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 21 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
2 of 47 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | KS | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 23, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | SD | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | SD | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2026 | SD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | NE | 3 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 22, 2026 | ND | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 19, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 5, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The South Dakota average covers 5,277 vehicle and 11,996 driver inspections of all South Dakota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
35 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 55 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | South Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 8 | 45.7% | 66.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 1 | 37.1% | 14.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 17.1% | 14.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 2 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PCOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing Fuel Systems · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39367C7 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Dakota column is the mix across all South Dakota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1197068 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC521695 |
| Legal name | DLC INCORPORATED |
| DBA name | DAKOTA STEEL |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 32 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 1,360,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (May 12, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 31, 2003 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 2, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsConstruction
Questions about DLC INCORPORATED
What does DLC INCORPORATED's operating authority allow?
MC521695: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DLC INCORPORATED is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking DLC INCORPORATED?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1197068. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 987-9080, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC521695, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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