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DAKOTA HOTSHOTS
Chamberlain, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4178136 · MC 1608172
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1608172 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Indemnity Company
Safety
Satisfactory
37.5% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1608172
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
National Indemnity Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 70TRS134688
National Fire & Marine Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 72TRS137806
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4178136
MC Number
MC-1608172
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 10, 2024
Authority Granted
February 29, 2024
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
104 Rosebud Ct, Chamberlain, SD 57325-9707
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sarah Newton
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
37.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
70th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 9 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ2
CA2
NM2
NY1
TN1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mack MD | Truck · Class 6 | 1M2MDBAA8PS007927 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4826S6406328 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4KVEY5SF150967 | 2 | 2 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | 7646000478 | VAIL AZ | II | 2 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA8PS007927 |
SD 44382C |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 4774Q52C6F | NM, NM | III | — | — | CYTEC ENGINEEERED MATEIALS INC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA8PS007927 |
SD 44382C |
| April 27, 2026 | 25FO001715 | CEDAR CITY UT | I | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET BIG TEX |
1GC4KVEY5SF150967 16V3F4826S6406328 |
SD PR54846 SD U190918 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 7, 2026 | I038950223 | ATHENS TN | I | 8 | 2 | OIA GLOBAL | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET BIG TEX |
1GC4KVEY5SF150967 16V3F4826S6406328 |
SD PR54846 SD U190918 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 22, 2026 | ND6V008370 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE, CA | I | 2 | 1 | HISSHO SUSHI | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA8PS007927 |
SD 44382C |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| November 7, 2025 | 4885000369 | FLAGSTAFF AZ | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA8PS007927 |
SD 44382C |
| September 25, 2025 | NCVL007966 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | 2 | — | RICH CHICKS LLC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA8PS007927 |
SD 44382C |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8H5-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to appropriately indicate location and remarks for changes in duty status. Date: | |||||||||
| June 24, 2025 | N840700883 | BRONX NY | II | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA8PS007927 |
SD 44382C |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 19, 2024 | 9595O7BDMR | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 4 | 3 | WALEC PRODUCTS COMPANY INC. | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2MDBAA8PS007927 |
SD 44382C |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.3E | OOSDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | Alcohol Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CYTEC ENGINEEERED MATEIALS INC | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| OIA GLOBAL | 1 | March 7, 2026 |
| HISSHO SUSHI | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| RICH CHICKS LLC | 1 | September 25, 2025 |
| WALEC PRODUCTS COMPANY INC. | 1 | September 19, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 29, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 29, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · National Indemnity Company |
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