DAKOTA MILL & GRAIN INC
23-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Rapid City, SD. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 960044
- MC
- MC91889
- Based
- Rapid City, SD
- Contact
- 6053423834 · sandim@dakotamill.com
What this carrier is
Hauling machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, dry bulk commodities, and construction materials, DAKOTA MILL & GRAIN INC operates as a small-fleet dry-bulk carrier from Rapid City, SD. 23 power units, 20 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC91889 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jun 22, 2011).
Fleet composition on file: 3 owned trucks, 20 owned tractors, 65 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,785 motor carriers operating 23 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15.23 | 13.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 5.59 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 37.12 | 56.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.47 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 23-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 960044: 5 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Sep 19, 2025 in SD.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 |
| Total violations | 15 (2 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, dry bulk commodities, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (65 trailers against 20 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,785 peer carriers operating 23 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 3 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 15 violations.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet dry-bulk carrier running over-the-road lanes with 23 power units on file.
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