HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/836858-dakotaland-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:06 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DAKOTALAND TRANSPORTATION INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (800) 822-2703, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC369955.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 25 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
1 of 61 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | OK | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Nov 26, 2025 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 18, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 14, 2025 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Nov 12, 2025 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 3, 2025 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 25, 2025 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | MD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2025 | PA | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 5,284 vehicle and 11,994 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
34 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 45 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 20 | 10 | 58.8% | 66.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 32.4% | 14.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 5.9% | 14.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSURR | 2 | 0 |
| Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol or be under the influence of alcohol within 4 hours before going on duty or operating or having physical control of Alcohol · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A1I | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BNMH | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Michigan City, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 836858 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC369955 |
| Legal name | DAKOTALAND TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 50 |
| Drivers | 53 |
| Annual mileage | 2,730,660 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 11, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 1, 1999 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 19, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherWind Energy Blades
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about DAKOTALAND TRANSPORTATION INC
What does DAKOTALAND TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DAKOTALAND TRANSPORTATION INC (MC369955), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DAKOTALAND TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking DAKOTALAND TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 836858. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 822-2703, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC369955, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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