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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 286930 · MC219667 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dakota Lines Inc

Vermillion, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1987
Authority inactiveSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersChemicals+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 624-5228
54
Power units
42
Drivers
14
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
2.2M
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
64
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Broker authority inactive.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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
40.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 10 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 14 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal1 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 1.14 per 1M mi
Total inspections
14
Driver inspections
14
Vehicle inspections
10
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2012)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC219667
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Filings on record

  1. —Cargo · Federal Insurance Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
54
Power units
54
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
42
Drivers
42
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersChemicalsBeveragesPaper ProductsAuto Parts
Annual mileage
2,185,435 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
286930
MC / docket
MC-219667
Legal name
Dakota Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 6, 1987
Last MCS-150
Sep 26, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
42 (42)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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 Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Dakota Lines Inc's USDOT number is 286930 and its docket number is MC219667.

Is Dakota Lines Inc authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Dakota Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 14 roadside inspections, a 40.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Dakota Lines Inc's fleet?

54 power units and 42 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 26, 2025.

Where is Dakota Lines Inc located?

Dakota Lines Inc is located at 11 East Main Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069. Phone: (605) 624-5228.

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