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Trucking Companies in South Dakota

Directory of 4,560+ registered carriers in South Dakota (SD). Browse top companies by fleet size, specialties, and DOT number.

Trucking in South Dakota

South Dakota is a trucking-friendly state with no state income tax, making it a popular incorporation and domicile choice for owner-operators and small carriers. Sioux Falls is the primary freight hub, anchored by meatpacking plants (Smithfield, Tyson) that generate reefer demand. The I-90 corridor spans the state east-west, while I-29 runs north-south along the eastern border. Agriculture, particularly grain and livestock, drives the bulk of outbound freight. Tourism season (summer) creates seasonal freight spikes for the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore area.

Top Trucking Companies in South Dakota

1

Raven Transport

DOT Number
345218
City
Sioux Falls, SD
Fleet Size
500+
Specialties
Dry VanReefer
2

Sturgis Rally Logistics

DOT Number
2345876
City
Rapid City, SD
Fleet Size
150+
Specialties
FlatbedSpecialized
3

Smithfield Foods Fleet (SD)

DOT Number
765432
City
Sioux Falls, SD
Fleet Size
600+
Specialties
ReeferDedicated
4

Dakota Plains Trucking

DOT Number
2654321
City
Mitchell, SD
Fleet Size
200+
Specialties
Dry VanHopper
5

Black Hills Freight

DOT Number
2876543
City
Rapid City, SD
Fleet Size
180+
Specialties
FlatbedDry Van
6

Sioux Falls Drayage

DOT Number
3012345
City
Sioux Falls, SD
Fleet Size
120+
Specialties
LTLDry Van
7

Werner Enterprises

DOT Number
90944
City
Sioux Falls, SD
Fleet Size
8,000+
Specialties
Dry VanReeferFlatbed
8

Midwest Grain Transport

DOT Number
1876234
City
Aberdeen, SD
Fleet Size
250+
Specialties
HopperFlatbed

South Dakota Trucking Industry Stats

Average Pay Per Mile

$2.50

Top Equipment Types

ReeferDry VanHopperFlatbed

Major Freight Hubs

  • Sioux Falls
  • Rapid City
  • Aberdeen
  • Mitchell

Key Industries

  • Meatpacking
  • Agriculture/grain
  • Tourism (Mt. Rushmore)
  • Manufacturing

South Dakota Trucking Regulations

South Dakota has no state income tax and is a popular state for trucking company registration. The state follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. No toll roads. Spring load restrictions apply on many secondary roads. The state has a simplified oversize/overweight permit process.

Frequently Asked Questions About Trucking Companies in South Dakota

South Dakota has approximately 4,560 registered motor carriers. This includes everything from large national fleets to single-truck owner-operators. The state's top carriers include Raven Transport, Sturgis Rally Logistics, Smithfield Foods Fleet (SD).
The largest carriers operating in South Dakota include Raven Transport, Sturgis Rally Logistics, Smithfield Foods Fleet (SD). These companies cover specialties including Reefer, Dry Van, Hopper, Flatbed. Fleet sizes range from local operations with under 100 trucks to national carriers with thousands of units.
The most common equipment types in South Dakota are Reefer, Dry Van, Hopper, Flatbed. Key industries driving freight demand include Meatpacking, Agriculture/grain, Tourism (Mt. Rushmore), Manufacturing. The average pay per mile in the state is approximately $2.50.
The major freight hubs in South Dakota are Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Mitchell. These cities serve as primary distribution and logistics centers, connecting carriers to key shipping lanes and customer bases across the state.
South Dakota has no state income tax and is a popular state for trucking company registration. The state follows federal trucking regulations with an 80,000 lbs GVW limit. No toll roads. Spring load restrictions apply on many secondary roads. The state has a simplified oversize/overweight permit process.