Dakota Carriers Inc

Unclaimed

Interstate

(2 reviews) 4.7 out of 5

5105 W Foundation Ct Sioux Falls, SD US 57107

USDOT: 492947
Docket: MC255930
Website: Dakota Carriers Inc

Updated October 6, 2026

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Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment: 9.0
Communication: 9.0
Timeliness: 9.5

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup: 1
On Time Delivery: 1
Consistent Tracking: 1
Strong Dispatcher Communication: 1
Strong Driver Communication: 1
Friendly: 1
Easy to Work With: 1
Easy to Onboard: 1
Good Delivery Condition: 1
Knowledgeable: 1

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Overview

Dakota Carriers Inc is an active interstate freight carrier based out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Dakota Carriers Inc has been authorized to operate under MC255930 and USDOT 492947.

Fleet Details

Type	Tractors	Trailers	Trucks
Owned	74	168	0
Leased	11	1	0

Freight

General Freight
Household Goods
Motor Vehicles
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Truck Types

Dry Van
Reefer
Auto Carrier

Shipment Types

Full Truckload

Specialized Services

Drop Trailer
Hazardous Materials

MCS-150 Mileage: 8,350,000 (2025)
Electronic Tracking: 50% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Dakota Carriers Inc

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status: Motor Carrier Active — 02/03/1994 (32 years, 8 months)
Carrier operation: Interstate; Hazmat
Cargo authorization: Property

Safety Violations

Type	Total	Severe	Measure	Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance	27	9	1.83	11%
Unsafe Driving	25	9	2.25	31.4%
Hours of Service Compliance	20	7	0.31	20%
Driver Fitness	2	2	0.05	3.3%
Controlled Substances	0	0	0	0%

Accident Report

Type	Last 6 Months	6-12 Months ago	12-24 Months ago	Total
Fatalities	0	0	0	0
Injuries	1	0	4	5
Tow-away	0	0	0	0
Crash Reports	2	1	6	9

Inspections

Type	Inspections	OOS Inspections	OOS Percentage	National Average
Driver	233	3	1.29%	6.67%
Vehicle	92	10	10.87%	22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Type: BIPD (Primary)
Company Name: Arch Insurance Company
Policy Limit: $1,000,000
Policy Number: ZACAT6009209
Effective Date: 01/01/2026

Reviews

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Positive Flags: On Time Pickup; On Time Delivery; Consistent Tracking; Strong Dispatcher Communication; Strong Driver Communication; Friendly; Easy to Work With; Easy to Onboard; Good Delivery Condition; Knowledgeable

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Steve W - Verified Broker

August 23, 2024

“Full Truckload from Minneapolis, MN to Sioux Falls, SD”

Timeliness: 10/10
Quality of Equipment: 10/10
Communication: 10/10

What went well?

On Time Pickup
On Time Delivery
Consistent Tracking
Strong Dispatcher Communication
Strong Driver Communication
Friendly
Easy to Work With
Easy to Onboard
Good Delivery Condition
Knowledgeable

great carrier and great communication. Always does a great job for us!

Lanes: Minneapolis, MN to Sioux Falls, SD
Freight Details: General Freight
Tracking: Offers electronic tracking; Tracking functional

Verified Broker from Ohio

July 01, 2022

“Full Truckload from Latrobe, PA to Sioux Falls, SD”

Timeliness: 9/10
Quality of Equipment: 8/10
Communication: 8/10

They were a very timely carrier, arrived early to both the pick up and drop appointment, Jim gave us all the information throughout the load.

Lanes: Latrobe, PA to Sioux Falls, SD
Freight Details: General Freight
Tracking: Did not use electronic tracking