Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Trucking Partner in Sioux Falls, SD
Dakotaland Transportation was founded in January 2000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with a commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and professional transportation services. Our founders, Bruce and Jerry Fowlds, brought 64 years of combined trucking industry experience to establish a company rooted in family values, treating employees as individuals rather than numbers. We specialize in 48-state contract freight transportation, including specialized hauling of windmill blades, and operate under US DOT Number 836858 with MC/MX Permit 369955. In 2022, we joined the True North Companies family, reinforcing our dedication to preserving a small-business culture while scaling operations.Our drivers benefit from competitive pay structures with drop pay incentives, minimal layovers due to advanced logistics planning, and access to health, dental, and vision insurance. Owner-operators receive comprehensive support including licensing assistance, fuel discounts, and shop space rentals. We prioritize modern, well-maintained equipment to ensure safety and reliability, while fostering a workplace culture centered on honesty, dignity, and respect. Our focus on personal relationships with drivers and customers alike has sustained our growth and reputation over two decades.
Services
Freight Transportation
Windmill Blade Hauling
Drop Pay Programs
No-Touch Loads
Owner-Operator Support
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer competitive freight rates with exclusive drop pay incentives
- Our logistics planning minimizes layovers and overnight schedules
- Drivers receive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
- Owner-operators get comprehensive support including fuel discounts
- Family-oriented culture treats every driver as an individual
What people say
Like family
Make real money
Services
Freight Transportation
We provide full-service freight transportation across 48 U.S. states, specializing in contract hauling solutions. Our modern fleet handles diverse cargo types while maintaining strict safety standards. With advanced logistics planning, we ensure timely deliveries and minimal driver downtime.
Windmill Blade Hauling
Our team transports oversized windmill components using specialized equipment and experienced personnel. This niche service requires precision planning and execution, which we deliver through our expertise in oversized load regulations and route management.
Drop Pay Programs
We offer competitive drop pay structures that reward drivers for efficient deliveries. This compensation model creates earning opportunities beyond base rates while maintaining predictable schedules and minimizing layover time through proactive load planning.
No-Touch Loads
Our one-to-two drop loads simplify unloading processes while maintaining productivity. These routes feature strategically planned destinations that reduce dwell times at receivers, allowing drivers to maximize their earning potential.
Owner-Operator Support
We provide comprehensive support for owner-operators including licensing assistance, fuel discounts, and maintenance resources. Our team handles customer scheduling while offering access to shop facilities and fleet pricing on parts and services.
People
Bruce Fowlds
Co-Founder
With 32 years of trucking industry experience, Bruce co-founded Dakotaland Transportation in 2000. He established the company's family-oriented culture and commitment to driver relationships that continues today.
Jerry Fowlds
Co-Founder
Jerry brought 32 years of transportation expertise to co-found Dakotaland Transportation. His leadership helped shape the company's operational philosophy focused on safety, reliability, and personal connections with drivers.
Questions
What types of freight does Dakotaland haul?
We transport various freight including general cargo and specialized loads like windmill blades across 48 U.S. states.
Do you offer owner-operator opportunities?
Yes, we provide comprehensive support for owner-operators including fuel discounts, licensing assistance, and shop space rentals.
What driver benefits are available?
Company drivers receive health insurance, paid vacations after one year, Simple IRA with matching, and monthly safety per diem.
How does Dakotaland handle load scheduling?
Our advanced logistics planning minimizes layovers and overnight schedules while ensuring predictable home time for drivers.
What equipment does Dakotaland use?
We maintain a modern fleet of late-model trucks to ensure safety, reliability, and comfort for our drivers.
Reviews (4)
Cody Hale
Apr 20, 2021
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It took 16min to get a and with no line it took about 10min to get waited on no line and my burger was drenched with too much sauce will never eat there again
Cody Hale
Sep 01, 2020
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I sit here and did my end and did all my paperwork got all my stuff filled out the dispatch lady has told me for two months now call me Monday well guess what I'm not calling anymore from what I hear it is a forced dispatch you either jump on it or you won't see any work at me personally I have seen none so unless you know someone there do not waste your time with doing any paperwork for these people
John Townsend
Aug 23, 2019
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Not good people to pull for. Was with them for 3 years. Forced dispatch or sit and make no money. They take 20% of your stop pay and you tailgate all there freight. If you have your own authority and base plate and insurance you get no fuel card. So make sure you have your own fuel account setup someplace before you go there. In 3 years I only averaged 113000 miles a year.
Tomasz Porebski
Jan 28, 2019
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Just saw a driver peeing besides truck while McDonald rest room just 100ft a way unit #744 Hwy 94 MI 13Dec18...patetic old guy - shame on you
