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DAKOTA LINES INC

DOT 286930
MC 219667
Entity Carrier
11 EAST MAIN STREET, VERMILLION, SD 57069 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory5 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
286930
ACTIVE

Overview

DAKOTA LINES INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Sep 2025, based in Vermillion, South Dakota, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 54 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker and Intermodal / Container.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
33.333333333333336%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on fileNone on file
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedSep 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✕ Not on file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 9.3
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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22 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

13
Inspections, 24 mo
15
Violations, 24 mo
3
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2025-11-05
393.9A-LFTSI — Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative (Unit 1)
2025-09-18
392.2-SLLSWZ — State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone (Unit D)
2025-07-02
393.11A1-CSURR — Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 (Unit 1)
2025-05-30
393.28-WS-6 — Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires (Unit 2)
2025-05-30
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2025-05-30
390.21TC-MC — Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color (Unit 1)
2025-03-04
393.9A-LSLIWR — Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-03-04
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-03-04
393.9A-LBL — Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative (Unit 1)
2024-12-30
393.9A-LSLIWR — Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2024-11-18
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2024-11-18
393.203A-CBP — Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken (Unit 1)
2024-11-18
393.9A-LRLI — Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2024-11-18
393.9A-LHLI — Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2024-10-02
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units54
Drivers42
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-219667

Authority & Registration

Not reported by FMCSA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DAKOTA LINES INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 286930 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does DAKOTA LINES INC carry liability insurance?
Insurance status is not reported by FMCSA for this carrier — no liability (BIPD) coverage amount is on file in the public record. Verify current coverage through FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance lookup.
What is DAKOTA LINES INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does DAKOTA LINES INC operate?
It runs 54 power units with 42 drivers on file.

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11 EAST MAIN STREET
VERMILLION, SD 57069
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