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Carrier profile · USDOT 4178136 · MC1608172 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dakota Hotshots

Chamberlain, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2024
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+12 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 770-1401
3
Power units
3
Drivers
9
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
70K
Annual miles
2 yr
Registered
84
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
25.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 8 inspections
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 9 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 7.14 per 1M mi
Total inspections
9
Driver inspections
9
Vehicle inspections
8
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2025)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1608172
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 18, 2026Liability (BIPD) · National Fire & Marine Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
70,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4178136
MC / docket
MC-1608172
Legal name
Dakota Hotshots
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 10, 2024
Last MCS-150
Jun 10, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
3 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Dakota Hotshots's USDOT number?

Dakota Hotshots's USDOT number is 4178136 and its docket number is MC1608172.

Is Dakota Hotshots authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Dakota Hotshots's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 9 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Dakota Hotshots's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 10, 2026.

What insurance does Dakota Hotshots carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Fire & Marine Insurance Company.

Where is Dakota Hotshots located?

Dakota Hotshots is located at 104 Rosebud Ct, Chamberlain, SD, 57325-9707. Phone: (605) 770-1401.

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