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WINDWALKER TRANSPORTATION INC

1700 E BENSON ROAD · Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Authorized: Property
(605) 332-2622 Tap to call
  • MC #400625
  • USDOT #928809 USDOT Active
  • 81
    Power Units
  • 75
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WINDWALKER TRANSPORTATION INC is a Sioux Falls, SD freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of South Dakota. This company has 81 truck(s) in their fleet and 75 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-400625 and their USDOT number is 928809.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/16/2026 · last updated May 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/16/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,025,770 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 56 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 12 inspections (past 24 months) California — 11 inspections (past 24 months) California — 11 inspections (past 24 months) California — 11 inspections (past 24 months) California — 11 inspections (past 24 months) California — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 29 states over the past 24 months: SD (56), NY (36), IA (15), MN (13), MO (12), CA (11), PA (7), NE (6), WI (6), KS (6), OH (5), ND (5), +17 more. Home base: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Safety Record

38 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 9
    Tow
  • 13
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.95 26 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.46 21 Vehicle Maintenance 5.06 41 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

  • 220
    Total
  • 147
    Clean
  • 73
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 71 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×14 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 14

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 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 Time2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV2× SW 5
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
WINDWALKER TRANSPORTATION INC
1700 E BENSON ROAD
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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