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

Raven Transport

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

Sturgis Rally Logistics

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

Smithfield Foods Fleet (SD)

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

Dakota Plains Trucking

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

Black Hills Freight

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

Sioux Falls Drayage

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

Werner Enterprises

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

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.