DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
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Power Units
2,278
Drivers
2,650
Trailers
1,000
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
Jan 23, 2026
Out of Service
No
About DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company focuses on providing efficient and reliable shipping options across the Midwest, with a variety of services including truckload, expedited, and guaranteed services. They offer IT integration and special equipment solutions to ensure superior freight visibility and delivery satisfaction. Dayton Freight is known for its commitment to quality, safety, sustainability, and customer service, as highlighted by their recognition as Regional LTL Carrier of the Year by DHL. They aim to deliver value today while driving standards for the future within the logistics industry.
Key Features
Risk Signals — DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
28 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
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Fraud signals
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Service RegionsActive in 21 states
Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis.
CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report.
Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot.
Inspection History130 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 10, 2026 · IN
Clean rate (90d)
59%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
130
Vehicle OOS Rate
4.6%
6 of 130
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 130
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
6
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
1,268
All time
Fatalities
32
Injuries
562
Tow-Away
1,200
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(39.8 years)
Contract Authority
Holds Active Authority(40.2 years)
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
DAYTON, OH 45414
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category639 total
Most common category
General Safety · 39% of violations
across 9 categories
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Fleet Analytics1,000 trucks
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Sample units
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