Dakota Lines INC Safety Record
DOT# 286930 · Vermillion, SD 57069 · 6056245228
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 11/05/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Dakota Lines INC (DOT# 286930) in Vermillion, South Dakota has 47 inspections on record with 69 violations and a 27.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 69 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 47 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/30/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/25/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 09/18/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 08/26/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 07/02/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 05/30/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 04/05/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2025 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| 12/30/2024 | IN | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-AUG-25 | IL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19-MAR-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-OCT-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-AUG-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-APR-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-DEC-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| CARGO | Federal Insurance Co. | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.