Dakota Carriers Inc
USDOT 492947 · MC-255930 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Dakota Carriers Inc is a corporation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 85 power units and 85 drivers, which ranks it #17 by fleet size among 35 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 230 times – about 2.7 inspections per power unit. 8.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 10.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dakota Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 492947 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-255930 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5105 W Foundation Ct, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 |
| Phone | (605) 338-0002 |
| First registered | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 492947.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 74 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 169 | 1 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 8,350,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 98,235 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 85 CDL drivers; 83 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and South Dakota carriers with 50+ units (35).
| Measure | Dakota Carriers Inc | Same size, US | SD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.9% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 57% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 61% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 123% higher than average |
| Inspections | 230 | 230 with a driver check, 90 with a vehicle check, 73 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 7, 2026) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in South Dakota
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among South Dakota carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windwalker Transportation Inc USDOT 928809 | Sioux Falls | 81 | 75 | 228 | 29.3% | 16 |
| Silchuk Transport LLC USDOT 2072826 | Sioux Falls | 100 | 77 | 157 | 17.2% | 3 |
| K & J Trucking Inc USDOT 171766 | Sioux Falls | 132 | 149 | 357 | 13.7% | 12 |
| Jensen Rock & Sand Inc USDOT 12780 | Mobridge | 93 | 68 | 17 | 22.2% | 1 |
| T Brothers Trucking LLC USDOT 821186 | Sioux Falls | 98 | 95 | 272 | 32.5% | 10 |
| Johnson Feed Inc USDOT 130271 | Canton | 278 | 261 | 516 | 10.5% | 17 |
Other carriers near Sioux Falls
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyl Truck Lines Inc USDOT 65762 | Sioux Falls | 490 | 490 | 858 | 14.6% | 22 |
| Rochester Armored Car Co Inc USDOT 208000 | Sioux Falls | 350 | 350 | 22 | 0.0% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dakota Carriers Inc?
Dakota Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 492947 and operating authority MC-255930.
How many trucks does Dakota Carriers Inc have?
It reports 85 power units (85 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 170 trailers, with 85 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 12, 2026).
Where is Dakota Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57107.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dakota Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 8.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.