--- title: "DAKOTA LINES INC | DOT 286930 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/sd/286930/dakota-lines-inc description: "DAKOTA LINES INC is a interstate carrier based in VERMILLION, SD. Fleet size: 54 power units, 42 drivers. DOT# 286930, MC# 219667." lang: en --- Active Interstate # DAKOTA LINES INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 286930 MC # 219667 Location VERMILLION, SD Power Units 54 Drivers 42 Trailers 40 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Sep 26, 2025 ## Risk Signals — DAKOTA LINES INC Scanning active / 10 MEDIUM RISK Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale 1 fleet VIN listed — routine for fleet size… LOW Financial risk Financial risk indicators detected… HIGH Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR 1 risk category flagged — see the evidence before you book Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 155 All time Fatalities 5 Injuries 97 Tow-Away 142 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with DAKOTA LINES INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with DAKOTA LINES INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About DAKOTA LINES INC Dakota Lines Inc. specializes in providing intermodal freight services, focusing on routes between Chicago, Illinois, and the automotive industry in Michigan. Established in 1989, the company has since expanded to offer expedited dry van services throughout the Midwest and Southeast USA. #### Key Features intermodal freight service expedited service independent contractors fleet drivers company-owned equipment ### Service Regions Active in 6 states Top states: MI IL OH KY TN Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority Inactive Authority(36.3 years) Contract Authority Inactive Authority(37 years) Broker Authority Inactive Authority(26.2 years) ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information Physical Address 11 EAST MAIN STREET VERMILLION, SD 57069 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Intermodal Paper Products Other ### Violations by Category 15 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 73% of violations across 3 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 45 trucks Top manufacturers FREIGHTLINER VOLVO INTERNATIONAL Sample units 4V4NC9GF56N4XXXXX 2006 VOLVO VNL64T300 1XP5DB9X96N8XXXXX 2006 PETERBILT 379EXHD Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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See AlphaLoops for Brokers: https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting Free trial · no credit card upfront Covers every U.S. carrier Risk score · evidence · 72h access ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "DAKOTA LINES INC", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/sd/286930/dakota-lines-inc", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "MI" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "IL" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "OH" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "KY" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "TN" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "11 EAST MAIN STREET", "addressLocality": "VERMILLION", "addressRegion": "SD", "postalCode": "57069", "addressCountry": "US" }, "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "286930" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "MC Number", "value": "219667" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 42 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is DAKOTA LINES INC's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "DAKOTA LINES INC's USDOT number is 286930. Their motor carrier number (MC#) is 219667. These numbers are assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is DAKOTA LINES INC located?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "DAKOTA LINES INC is based in VERMILLION, SD 57069." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How large is DAKOTA LINES INC's fleet?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "DAKOTA LINES INC operates 54 power units with 42 drivers." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is DAKOTA LINES INC currently active?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "DAKOTA LINES INC's USDOT registration is currently listed as active." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "AlphaLoops", "alternateName": [ "AlphaLoops.com", "Run AlphaLoop" ], "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/" } ] ```