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
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 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 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. 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 11 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 7.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 26,539 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
11
Total
69%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD (USDOT #527121) 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 MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD's safety record?
DAKOTA MINNESOTA & EASTERN RAILROAD has 11 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 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 0.0%, 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 40.0%, 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.