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DAKOTA BUS SERVICE INC
DBA: Dakota Trailways
Spearfish, SD
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 213176 · MC 291534
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-291534 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 21 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC291534
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy LFB0019805
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
213176
MC Number
MC-291534
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
August 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 26, 1982
Authority Reinstated
October 20, 2023
Annual Mileage
1,314,240 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
631 S 32nd St, Spearfish, SD 57783
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Travis L Ladson
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
18
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | SD | Level I — Full | MOTORCOACH · 2MGD1W915TW112288 | 0 | Clean |
| December 14, 2025 | MN | Level I — Full | MOTORCOACH · 2MGD1W911SW112187 | 2 | Passed |
| October 6, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | TEMSA SKOD · NLTAPLU54E1000007 | 0 | Clean |
| August 16, 2025 | MT | Level I — Full | MOTOR COAC · 2MGD1W917TW112289 | 0 | Clean |
| August 16, 2025 | MT | Level I — Full | MOTOR COAC · 2MGD1W910SW112178 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2025 | SD | Level I — Full | TEMSA SKOD · NLTAPLU54E1000007 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2025 | SD | Level I — Full | VAN HOOL B · YE2TC19B2B2044755 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2025 | SD | Level I — Full | MOTOR COAC · 2MGD1W915SW110278 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2025 | SD | Level I — Full | MOTOR COAC · 2MGD1W915SW111009 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2025 | SD | Level I — Full | MOTOR COAC · 2MGD1W915TW112288 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2025 | SD | Level I — Full | MOTOR COAC · 2MG3JM8A2GW067365 | 0 | Clean |
| August 27, 2024 | SD | Level I — Full | VAN HOOL B · YE2YC11B6E2041119 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 21 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD17
MT2
CO1
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 54 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JM8A2GW067365 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus | 2MGD1W915TW112288 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Temsa TS30 | Bus · Class 7 | NLTAPLU54E1000007 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Van Hool Tourist Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2TC19B2B2044755 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Motor Coach Industries D4505 | Bus · Class 8 | 1M86DMEA4AP059263 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus · Class 8 | 2MG3JMEA7BW065785 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus | 2MGD1W910SW112178 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus | 2MGD1W911SW112187 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus | 2MGD1W915SW110278 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus | 2MGD1W915SW111009 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Motor Coach Industries J4500 | Bus | 2MGD1W917TW112289 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH33490BC711861 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC1BB0C2046323 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Van Hool Tourist Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2TC19B5C2044797 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Van Hool Tourist Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2YC11B6E2041119 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Van Hool Tourist Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2YC21B5F2041166 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Van Hool Tourist Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2YC21B6E2041143 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2023 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| October 10, 2023 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| February 9, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 1, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 15, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 18, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 9, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 17, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 5, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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