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Carrier profile · USDOT 1805001 · MC693651 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Darwin Unruh

DBA Dakota Transportation · Carpenter, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 350-4411
1
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
125K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC693651
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Dec 18, 2014Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
125,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1805001
MC / docket
MC-693651
Legal name
Darwin Unruh
DBA
Dakota Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 25, 2008
Last MCS-150
Dec 22, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
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.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Darwin Unruh's USDOT number?

Darwin Unruh's USDOT number is 1805001 and its docket number is MC693651.

Is Darwin Unruh authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Darwin Unruh's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Darwin Unruh's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 22, 2025.

What insurance does Darwin Unruh carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Darwin Unruh located?

Darwin Unruh is located at 19679 416TH Ave, Carpenter, SD, 57322. Phone: (605) 350-4411.

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