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DAKOTA LINES INC

USDOT 286930 Active Interstate
Trust Score
35
out of 100
REJECT
Recommend declining
VERMILLION, SD · Last verified October 17, 2026 · FMCSA public records

Operations

Power units
54
Trucks + tractors
Drivers
42
0.78 per truck
Authority age
39 years
Safety rating
Unrated

What DAKOTA LINES INC’s FMCSA record shows

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USDOT number 286930
The USDOT number is FMCSA's permanent ID for this company. It never changes, even when the business renames, moves, or changes owners, so it's the most reliable way to identify DAKOTA LINES INC.
MC number None on file
No MC number is on file. That's normal for private fleets hauling their own goods and for intrastate-only carriers, but a company with no MC number can't legally haul regulated interstate freight for hire.
Operating status Active
FMCSA lists this USDOT number as active. Active status alone doesn't confirm current insurance or operating authority; those are separate checks.
Operation type Interstate
Interstate carriers can haul freight across state lines and fall under the full federal safety rules (FMCSRs).
Fleet size 54 power units, 42 drivers
DAKOTA LINES INC self-reports 54 power units (trucks and tractors), which makes it a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 filing and aren't independently audited.
Last MCS-150 update Sep 26, 2025
The MCS-150 is the registration form where carriers report their address, fleet size, and operations. DAKOTA LINES INC last filed it on Sep 26, 2025. That's within FMCSA's two-year update requirement, so the company details here are reasonably current.

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Crash history

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Insurance & compliance

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Authority & cross-reference

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Authority & cross-reference

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Change history

3 recorded changes to DAKOTA LINES INC’s FMCSA record. Derived from monthly FMCSA Census snapshots.

Jun 2025
Power units changed from 55 to 54
Jun 2025
Driver count changed from 46 to 42
Jun 2025
MCS-150 filing changed from Oct 4, 2023 to Sep 26, 2025

Frequently asked questions about DAKOTA LINES INC

Common questions about this carrier, answered from FMCSA public records.

Is DAKOTA LINES INC a legitimate motor carrier?

DAKOTA LINES INC is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 286930. Operating authority status is currently Active. Carrier90's trust score of 35/100 yields a REJECT verdict based on safety, insurance, authority, and crash data.

What is DAKOTA LINES INC's safety score?

Carrier90 scores DAKOTA LINES INC at 35 out of 100 with a REJECT verdict. The score combines FMCSA BASIC percentiles, crash history, insurance status, operating authority, and chameleon carrier detection signals.

Where is DAKOTA LINES INC based?

DAKOTA LINES INC lists its physical address in VERMILLION, SD in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.

Is USDOT 286930 active?

USDOT 286930 (DAKOTA LINES INC) operating authority status is currently Active. Last verified by Carrier90 on October 17, 2026. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.

How many trucks does DAKOTA LINES INC operate?

DAKOTA LINES INC reports 54 power units and employs 42 drivers to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.

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