DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD
AUTHORIZEDDBA: CANADIAN PACIFIC OR CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY OR DM&E OR DM&E RAILROAD OR CPKC
USDOT
527121
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
139
Total Drivers
211
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD is a large interstate motor carrier based in DAVENPORT, Iowa, operating 139 power units with 211 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 8.3% runs above the national average of 5.51%. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 12 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl 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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 25,829 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- RAILROAD MATERIALS
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
12
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
No insurance records on file with FMCSA.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD authorized to operate?
Yes. DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD (USDOT #527121) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD's safety record?
DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD has 12 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD operate?
DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD operates 139 power units with 211 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD transport hazardous materials?
No. DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD located?
DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD is based in DAVENPORT, Iowa at 3200 RAILROAD AVENUE, 52807. Phone: (403) 319-3611.
What are DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD's out-of-service rates?
DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD's driver out-of-service rate is 8.3%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.