Dakota Bus Service Inc
USDOT 213176MC-291534USDOT activeAuthority active· DBA Dakota Trailways· Spearfish, SD
Dakota Bus Service Inc (USDOT 213176) runs 36 power units and 87 drivers based in Spearfish, SD, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of passengers under MC-291534. The earliest grant on file is from July 1995, 31 years, 3 months ago. $5,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Rli Insurance Company. 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-291534 | Motor carrier of passengers | Active | $5,000,000 liability | $5,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Jul 19, 1995 (31 years, 3 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Rli Insurance Company | $5,000,000 | Sep 30, 2023 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2023 | MC-291534 | Reinstated · motor carrier of passengers |
| Oct 10, 2023 | MC-291534 | Revoked · motor carrier of passengers |
| Feb 9, 2023 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 3, 2023 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 1, 2019 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 3, 2019 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 15, 2018 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| May 21, 2018 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 5, 2018 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 9, 2018 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 18, 2017 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 20, 2017 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 9, 2017 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| May 15, 2017 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 14, 2017 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 15, 2017 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 17, 2016 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 15, 2016 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 17, 2014 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 14, 2014 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 15, 2010 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 17, 2010 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 21, 2010 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| May 7, 2010 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 12, 2010 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 23, 2009 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 13, 2009 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 16, 2009 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 24, 2006 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 9, 2006 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 11, 2006 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 30, 2005 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 26, 2005 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 12, 2005 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 13, 2004 | MC-291534 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 26, 2004 | MC-291534 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 19, 1995 | MC-291534 | Granted · motor carrier of passengers |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-291534 | Common | Sep 5, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 213176 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-291534 |
| Legal name | Dakota Bus Service Inc |
| DBA name | Dakota Trailways |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Private passenger, business, Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Spearfish, South Dakota 57783 |
| USDOT added | May 26, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Oct 21, 2026 |
Fleet
| Power units | 36 |
|---|---|
| Buses | 36 |
| Drivers | 87 · 87 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 1,314,240 · 2024 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Other records
- 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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