Freight Carrier · Sioux Falls, SD
DAKOTA CARRIERS INC
5105 W FOUNDATION CT · Sioux Falls, SD 57107-6482
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(605) 338-0002
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- MC #255930
- USDOT #492947 USDOT Active
- 85Power Units
- 85Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
DAKOTA CARRIERS INC is a Sioux Falls, SD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Dakota. This company has 85 truck(s) in their fleet and 85 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-255930 and their USDOT number is 492947.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/12/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 06/12/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 8,350,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Motor Vehicles
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Construction
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 38 states over the past 24 months: SD (54), KS (14), UT (14), CA (13), NM (11), IA (9), WA (9), MN (8), OH (8), KY (7), NC (6), NV (6), +26 more. Home base: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 5Injury
- 4Tow
- 9Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
2.28
25
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.3
15
Vehicle Maintenance
1.67
21
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.05
2
Inspection Summary
- 230Total
- 174Clean
- 56With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 44 unique codes
Critical 12
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
Unsafe Driving 9
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Hours of Service 12
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
Vehicle Maintenance 11
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed
Locations
Physical Address
DAKOTA CARRIERS INC5105 W FOUNDATION CT
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57107-6482
Mailing Address
DAKOTA CARRIERS INCPO BOX 84907
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57118