DAKOTA EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in DES PLAINES, IL registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 3301933 and MC number 1514152. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2019, a span of roughly 6 years. DAKOTA EXPRESS INC reports a fleet of 11 power units and 16 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight and Paper Products. Recent inspections have been recorded in IL. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for DAKOTA EXPRESS INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 1514152 | Active | None | None | 2025-08-29 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-08-31 00:00:00 |
States where DAKOTA EXPRESS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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