WINDWALKER TRANSPORTATION INC
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. 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.
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, (605) 332-2622, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC400625.
- 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) | MC400625 | Primary | HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY CO. Policy 83UENOH7165 · 91X | $750,000 | Nov 14, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
26 of 92 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
2 of 227 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | NC | 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
130 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 33 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 203 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 | 76 | 32 | 58.5% | 66.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 27 | 0 | 20.8% | 14.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | 20.0% | 14.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.8% | 3.2% |
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 | 13 | 13 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 4 | 4 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 4 | 4 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 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 |
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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Spring Garden Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| May 2, 2026 | Wheatland, WY | 0 | 1 |
| May 1, 2026 | Rahway, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Cass Co I-80 ~Mm 59, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | Little Falls, NY | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Bensalem Twp, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 928809 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC400625 |
| Legal name | WINDWALKER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 81 |
| Drivers | 75 |
| Annual mileage | 6,025,770 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 8, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 27, 2001 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about WINDWALKER TRANSPORTATION INC
What does WINDWALKER TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC400625: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about WINDWALKER 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. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking WINDWALKER TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 928809. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 332-2622, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC400625, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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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.