DBA: DAYTON FREIGHT

DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC

DOT 273301 MC 189528 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
1947 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 6.93% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 4.58% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
2278 units

Drivers: 2650

Trailers: 5626 (5626 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

6450 POE AVE SUITE 311, DAYTON, OH, 45414

Phone Number

(937) 264-4060

Mailing Address

6450 POE AVE SUITE 311, DAYTON, OH, 45414

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
40 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2006-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1986-09-18 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-04-02 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2023-03-01 BIPD 1001037281 N/A U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COM… - - ACTIVE
2022-03-01 BIPD/Primary 133-751567-7 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2023-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-03-01 BIPD/Primary 133-749178-2 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2022-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-01 BIPD/Primary 133-747166-7 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2021-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-03-01 BIPD/Primary HC2E840474M616912 $1,000,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. O… 2020-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-03-01 BIPD/Primary HC2E840474M6169 $1,000,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. O… 2012-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-03-01 BIPD/Primary HC2ECAP474M6169 $1,000,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. O… 2011-05-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2008-03-01 CARGO QT-660-6381L140 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2014-10-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-03-01 CARGO 4294192 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA 979-93-48 $1,000,000 AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 2011-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-03-01 CARGO 1283546 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-03-01 BIPD/Primary CA 979-91-22 $1,000,000 AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 2007-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-10-22 BIPD B-10926 $1,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2006-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-04-01 CARGO B-10926 $1,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2003-10-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-03-12 CARGO 068 IMT 222039FCA $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY… 1995-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-03-12 BIPD/Primary 068IMT222039FCA $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY… 1995-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1989-03-12 BIPD TRK6033952335 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 1995-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.93%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

1947 inspections · 135 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

4.58%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

240 inspections · 11 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

2.74%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

438 inspections · 12 OOS

Total inspections: 1947 Last inspection: Jul 23, 2026 Total crashes: 1268

FMCSA Inspection Records (1947 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 23, 2026

CV43797352

Level 1 KY KW 1XKYD49X...

Jul 23, 2026

CV44833071

Level 1 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 22, 2026

I033HJ1601

Level 3 TN KENWORTH 2NKHHM7X...

Jul 21, 2026

I034M20100

Level 3 TN KENWORTH 3WKBDJ9X...

Jul 21, 2026

T447000247

Level 1 NE KENWORTH M 2NKHHM7X...

Jul 20, 2026

9904000318

Level 2 WI KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 20, 2026

4243600174

Level 3 IL KW 1XKYD49X...

Jul 20, 2026

4427002256

Level 2 MO KENWORTH 2NKHHM7X...

Jul 20, 2026

E909620195

1 viol.
Level 3 PA INTERNATIO 3HCDZAPR...

Jul 16, 2026

6215001380

1 viol.
Level 3 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 16, 2026

ANDER08672

1 viol.
Level 2 MI INTL 3HCDZAPR...

Jul 15, 2026

2269000621

1 viol.
Level 3 WI INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 15, 2026

CV44665670

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 KY KW 1XKYDK9X...

Jul 15, 2026

CV44665670

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 KY KW 1XKYDK9X...

Jul 14, 2026

9511005455

1 viol.
Level 2 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...
Total Inspections

1947

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

1947

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (1268 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jul 1, 2026

MI • MI0003858879

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 22, 2026

OH • OH0265117801

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 6, 2026

IN • IN0904967916

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 29, 2026

MO • MO0000119055

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2026

MO • MO0000118803

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 5, 2026

OH • OH0263083880

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

May 5, 2026

AL • AL0006646719

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 24, 2026

OH • OH0263076168

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 15, 2026

IN • IN0904943050

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 15, 2026

IN • IN0904948544

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 10, 2026

OH • OH0265067787

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 4, 2026

IL • ILX004188693

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 30, 2026

IL • ILX004182277

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 23, 2026

IN • IN0904930275

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 18, 2026

IN • IN0904928043

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

33

Injury Crashes

566

Total Crashes

1268

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

483

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Alert
Violations: 208
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 29
OOS: 4

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 202
OOS: 63

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 3

Hazardous Materials Compliance

Warning
Violations: 40
OOS: 15

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

1947
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

2278
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

2278

2020 owned

Trailers

5626

5626 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

2650

CDL Drivers: 2650
Interstate: 2650
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

240

Out of Service: 11
OOS Rate: 4.58%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 888
Interstate (<100 mi): 1762
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets/Coils Building Materials Liquids/Gases Oilfield Grain/Feed Chemicals Beverages Paper Products Utility Farm Supplies Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

2278

Power Units

2278

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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