Windwalker Transportation Inc
USDOT 928809 · MC-400625 · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Windwalker Transportation Inc is a company based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 81 power units and 75 drivers, which ranks it #18 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 228 times – about 2.8 inspections per power unit. 29.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 16 tow-away), or 19.8 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Windwalker Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 928809 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-400625 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1700 E Benson Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 |
| Phone | (605) 332-2622 |
| First registered | Jan 27, 2001 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 928809.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 91 | 10 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 6,025,770 miles reported for 2024 – about 74,392 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 92% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 73 CDL drivers; 73 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 | Windwalker Transportation In | Same size, US | SD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.3% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 43% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 74% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 19.8 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 315% higher than average |
| Inspections | 228 | 228 with a driver check, 92 with a vehicle check, 130 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 8, 2026) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Windwalker Transportation Inc?
Windwalker Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 928809 and operating authority MC-400625.
How many trucks does Windwalker Transportation Inc have?
It reports 81 power units (80 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 101 trailers, with 75 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2026).
Where is Windwalker Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104.
What is the out-of-service rate of Windwalker Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 29.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.