DAKOTA WEST INC

AUTHORIZED
2325 MARLIN DR, RAPID CITY, SD, 57703|(605) 348-3731

USDOT

4185388

MC Number

1612127

Fleet Size

4

Total Drivers

4

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

DAKOTA WEST INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, operating 4 power units with 4 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 100.0% runs above the national average of 6.7%. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 2 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate100.0%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate100.0%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in South Dakota is 8.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.8% across 6,346 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

2

Total

67%

Driver %

Driver Inspections2
Vehicle Inspections1
Driver OOS Rate100.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

CUMIS INSURANCE SOCIETY INC — eff. Oct 31, 2025

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is DAKOTA WEST INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for DAKOTA WEST INC (USDOT #4185388) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is DAKOTA WEST INC's safety record?

DAKOTA WEST INC has 2 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does DAKOTA WEST INC operate?

DAKOTA WEST INC operates 4 power units with 4 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does DAKOTA WEST INC transport hazardous materials?

No. DAKOTA WEST INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is DAKOTA WEST INC located?

DAKOTA WEST INC is based in RAPID CITY, South Dakota at 2325 MARLIN DR, 57703. Phone: (605) 348-3731.

What are DAKOTA WEST INC's out-of-service rates?

DAKOTA WEST INC's driver out-of-service rate is 100.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 100.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.