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Trucking Companies in South Dakota

Look up active commercial motor carriers registered in South Dakota. Verify USDOT safety scores, MC operating authority, fleet power units, and liability insurance on file with the US Department of Transportation.

Verified Fleets 1+ Profiles
Status 100% Active DOT
National Truck OOS 21.4% US failure benchmark
Driver OOS Average 5.5% HOS & logbook ceiling
Primary Liability $750k–$1M Form BMC-91X filing
State Regulator South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Commercial enforcement

Active Motor Carriers in South Dakota

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STATE FREIGHT & CORRIDOR ANALYSIS

Commercial Freight Operations & Corridors in South Dakota

South Dakota is an essential hub in the American supply chain. Primary commercial motor carriers operating in the state rely on I-90 and I-29 to transport corn, soybeans, beef cattle, farm machinery, and transcontinental freight.

Major warehousing, freight consolidation, and intermodal drayage operations anchor across Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Brookings. Whether booking spot freight or dispatching full truckloads (FTL), auditing carrier credentials registered in South Dakota protects your business against stolen cargo, double brokering, and regulatory shutdowns.

3 Critical Checks Before Booking a South Dakota Motor Carrier

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Operating Authority Scope (Interstate vs Intrastate) Check whether the carrier holds active Federal Interstate Authority (MC or FF number) or only intrastate authority. If they haul cargo that originated outside South Dakota (like port containers or rail trailers), they must hold active federal MC operating authority.
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Roadside Inspection Out-of-Service Rates (OOS%) Audit the carrier's 24-month roadside inspection history. The national average out-of-service rate is 21.4% for commercial vehicles and 5.5% for drivers. Fleets significantly exceeding these benchmarks face higher chances of roadside impoundment and delivery delays.
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Active Insurance Filings & State Requirements Confirm active electronic Form BMC-91 or BMC-91X on file with FMCSA ($750,000 legal minimum; $1,000,000 standard). For intrastate-only fleets, verify $750,000 (Form E) enforced by South Dakota Public Utilities Commission & SDHP.

Weigh Stations & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement in South Dakota

South Dakota Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Services monitors high-speed east-west freight and livestock transport conditions across I-90.

During standard Level 1 full inspections and Level 2 walk-arounds, state troopers check commercial vehicle brake systems, steering mechanisms, tire tread depth, frame integrity, and electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota Trucking

Common questions about state motor carrier compliance, insurance rules, and safety records.

Search their USDOT or MC number here on CarrierSafetyData. Check that their operating status is Active, verify they have at least $750,000 to $1,000,000 in liability insurance on file, and check their recent roadside inspection scores.

For freight moving across state lines, federal rules require at least $750,000 in auto liability, though most brokers mandate $1,000,000. For intrastate hauling within South Dakota, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission & SDHP requires a minimum of $750,000 (Form E).

Commercial fleets in South Dakota carry heavy volumes along I-90 and I-29, transporting goods like corn, soybeans, beef cattle, farm machinery, and transcontinental freight. Major warehouse distribution hubs center around Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Brookings.

South Dakota Highway Patrol Motor Carrier Services monitors high-speed east-west freight and livestock transport conditions across I-90. State officers pull trucks onto scales to check vehicle weight, brakes, tires, and driver hours-of-service logs.

Yes. Under federal and state agricultural rules, drivers hauling farm commodities, grain, or livestock during planting and harvest seasons can operate within a 150 air-mile radius exempt from standard electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service limits.

Motor carriers can file a Request for Data Review (RDR) through the official federal FMCSA DataQ system. Providing court dismissal receipts or repair work orders allows state review officers to review and remove the citation from public records.

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