Windwalker Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 928809 · Sioux Falls, SD 57104 · 6053322622

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/21/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Windwalker Transportation INC (DOT# 928809) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota has 244 inspections on record with 206 violations and a 16.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

244 Inspections
16.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
9 Crashes
78 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 16.4%
Carrier: 16.4% (40 of 244) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.8%
Carrier: 0.8% (2 of 244) National: 6.4%
42% OOS rate better than 42% of carriers in South Dakota
12% crash rate better than 12% of carriers in South Dakota

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.

206 total violations across 244 inspections
42 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
85
Unsafe Driving
81
Hours of Service
37
Driver Fitness
2
Other
1

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.

Inspected across 29 states
Level 1: 17 (7%) Level 2: 92 (38%) Level 3: 135 (55%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/21/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/17/2026 SD 3 0 0
03/13/2026 MO 1 1 0
03/13/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/13/2026 AR 3 0 0
03/09/2026 SD 2 0 0
03/03/2026 MN 3 0 0
02/24/2026 SD 3 0 0
02/09/2026 ND 2 0 0
02/06/2026 NY 2 1 0
3 injury crashes
28-OCT-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-OCT-25 PA 0 0 0
28-NOV-25 NY 0 1 0
27-MAR-25 KS 0 0 0
27-FEB-25 PA 0 1 0
22-JUL-25 IA 0 0 0
19-NOV-24 SD 0 0 0
13-DEC-25 IA 0 1 0
03-JUN-25 NY 0 0 0
01-MAY-25 IA 0 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC400625
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co. $750 11/14/2024

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.

Power Units 78
Drivers 77
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/27/2001
MCS-150 Filed 20250509 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 6,025,770
Address 1700 E Benson Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57104