Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3290534 · MC-1041943 ·
Dakota Freight Inc
5 power unitsavg 7.1 yrLocal · 2 statesSAINT PAUL, MN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1041943 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
7.1Avg age (yr)
2014–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.1 yr
Model years 2014–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
7 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2019 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
DAKOTA FREIGHT INC (USDOT 3290534) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 16, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 21, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 16, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 16, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 16, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 8, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 16, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 16, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DAKOTA FREIGHT INC's USDOT number?
DAKOTA FREIGHT INC's USDOT number is 3290534, and its motor carrier number is MC-1041943.
Is DAKOTA FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 16, 2026. DAKOTA FREIGHT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DAKOTA FREIGHT INC's safety record?
DAKOTA FREIGHT INC has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DAKOTA FREIGHT INC's fleet?
DAKOTA FREIGHT INC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DAKOTA FREIGHT INC based?
DAKOTA FREIGHT INC is based in SAINT PAUL, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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