DBA: DAYTON FREIGHT
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
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Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 6.93% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 4.58% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 2650
Trailers: 5626 (5626 owned)
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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
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Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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
FMCSA Inspection Records (1947 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CV43797352 | 1 | KY | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKYD49X... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | CV44833071 | 1 | KY | 0 | 0 | INTL 3HSDZAPR... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | I033HJ1601 | 3 | TN | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 2NKHHM7X... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | I034M20100 | 3 | TN | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 3WKBDJ9X... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | T447000247 | 1 | NE | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH M 2NKHHM7X... |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 9904000318 | 2 | WI | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKYD49X... |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 4243600174 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKYD49X... |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 4427002256 | 2 | MO | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 2NKHHM7X... |
| Jul 20, 2026 | E909620195 | 3 | PA | 1 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HCDZAPR... |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 6215001380 | 3 | IN | 1 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR... |
| Jul 16, 2026 | ANDER08672 | 2 | MI | 1 | 0 | INTL 3HCDZAPR... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 2269000621 | 3 | WI | 1 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CV44665670 | 1 | KY | 1 | 1 | KW 1XKYDK9X... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CV44665670 | 1 | KY | 1 | 1 | KW 1XKYDK9X... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 9511005455 | 2 | IN | 1 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 4068280396 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | INTL 3HCDZAPR... |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 5001220067 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | KW 2NKHHM7X... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 3725002049 | 2 | MO | 1 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HCEUTAN... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | UNDET00609 | 2 | MI | 1 | 0 | INTL 3HSDZAPR... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | DAUGN04735 | 1 | MI | 2 | 1 | INTL 1HSDJAPR... |
Jul 23, 2026
CV43797352
Jul 23, 2026
CV44833071
Jul 22, 2026
I033HJ1601
Jul 21, 2026
I034M20100
Jul 21, 2026
T447000247
Jul 20, 2026
9904000318
Jul 20, 2026
4243600174
Jul 20, 2026
4427002256
Jul 20, 2026
E909620195
Jul 16, 2026
6215001380
Jul 16, 2026
ANDER08672
Jul 15, 2026
2269000621
Jul 15, 2026
CV44665670
Jul 15, 2026
CV44665670
Jul 14, 2026
9511005455
Jul 14, 2026
4068280396
Jul 14, 2026
5001220067
Jul 13, 2026
3725002049
Jul 13, 2026
UNDET00609
Jul 13, 2026
DAUGN04735
Jul 11, 2026
1661001336
Jul 11, 2026
5005480877
Jul 10, 2026
7306004911
Jul 10, 2026
PEIFM08393
Jul 9, 2026
I037C30095
Jul 9, 2026
5005540438
Jul 9, 2026
5005540438
Jul 9, 2026
4496002722
Jul 8, 2026
5008520044
Jul 8, 2026
B919000411
Jul 7, 2026
3725002026
Jul 7, 2026
B913001032
Jul 7, 2026
B913001032
Jul 7, 2026
4500000111
Jul 6, 2026
4249280066
Jul 3, 2026
2716005451
Jul 2, 2026
3698003165
Jul 2, 2026
W009006951
Jul 1, 2026
2764004663
Jul 1, 2026
5018330051
Jul 1, 2026
6081008863
Jun 30, 2026
5003560098
Jun 30, 2026
5016240021
Jun 30, 2026
LYDEC04794
Jun 29, 2026
4068280393
Jun 29, 2026
1924000456
Jun 29, 2026
W128001396
Jun 29, 2026
B222618019
Jun 26, 2026
5004250110
Jun 26, 2026
5001690047
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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | MI0003858879 | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 22, 2026 | OH0265117801 | OH | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 6, 2026 | IN0904967916 | IN | Fatal | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| May 29, 2026 | MO0000119055 | MO | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 13, 2026 | MO0000118803 | MO | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 5, 2026 | OH0263083880 | OH | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| May 5, 2026 | AL0006646719 | AL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2026 | OH0263076168 | OH | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2026 | IN0904943050 | IN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2026 | IN0904948544 | IN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2026 | OH0265067787 | OH | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 4, 2026 | ILX004188693 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ILX004182277 | IL | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 23, 2026 | IN0904930275 | IN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 18, 2026 | IN0904928043 | IN | Fatal | 1 | 1 | Yes |
Jul 1, 2026
MI • MI0003858879
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 22, 2026
OH • OH0265117801
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 6, 2026
IN • IN0904967916
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
May 29, 2026
MO • MO0000119055
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 13, 2026
MO • MO0000118803
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 5, 2026
OH • OH0263083880
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
May 5, 2026
AL • AL0006646719
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 24, 2026
OH • OH0263076168
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Apr 15, 2026
IN • IN0904943050
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Apr 15, 2026
IN • IN0904948544
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 10, 2026
OH • OH0265067787
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 4, 2026
IL • ILX004188693
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 30, 2026
IL • ILX004182277
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Mar 23, 2026
IN • IN0904930275
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 18, 2026
IN • IN0904928043
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Mar 17, 2026
WI • WI0000201092
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 16, 2026
OH • OH0263051256
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 11, 2026
IL • ILX004171437
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Feb 13, 2026
OH • OH0263030530
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 5, 2026
IL • ILX004127758
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Jan 31, 2026
IN • IN0904898523
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 27, 2026
WI • WI0000200705
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 22, 2026
OH • OH0268015130
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 21, 2026
MI • MI0003718363
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 20, 2026
IN • IN0904887656
Fatal
0
Injury
0
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
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 208 | 0 | Alert |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 29 | 4 | Warning |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 202 | 63 | Alert |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 40 | 15 | Warning |
Unsafe Driving
AlertHours-of-Service Compliance
WarningVehicle Maintenance
AlertControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
WarningBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 1947 | Above Average |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 2278 | Large Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 2020 | 0 | 0 | 2278 |
| Trailers | 5626 | 0 | 0 | 5626 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
2278
2020 owned
Trailers
5626
5626 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
2650
Driver Inspections
240
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
2278
Power Units
2278
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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