DAKOTA CARRIERS INC
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. How this works
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) 338-0002, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC255930.
- 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) | MC255930 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT6009209 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | 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
7 of 88 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
3 of 227 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 12, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 5, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | VT | 1 | 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
73 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | 35.6% | 14.9% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 8 | 34.2% | 66.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 20 | 1 | 27.4% | 14.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.7% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 4 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 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 | 2 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| 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 Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39534A1ELDDFN | 2 | 0 |
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
9 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Cloverdale, IN | 0 | 1 |
| May 27, 2026 | Goldendale, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Plano, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | David City, NE | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Austin, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Shreveport, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Rural, SD | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Greensboro, NC | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 492947 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC255930 |
| Legal name | DAKOTA CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 85 |
| Drivers | 85 |
| Annual mileage | 8,350,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 7, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 4, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about DAKOTA CARRIERS INC
What does DAKOTA CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC255930: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DAKOTA CARRIERS INC 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 DAKOTA CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 492947. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 338-0002, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC255930, 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.