DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC

DOT #273301 • MC #189528 • DBA: DAYTON FREIGHT
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DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC is a motor carrier based in DAYTON, OH registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 273301 and MC number 189528. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1986, a span of roughly 40 years. DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC reports a fleet of 2,278 power units and 2,650 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Chemicals, Liquids/Gases, Building Materials, Utility, and Farm Supplies. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 1220 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.57% and 114 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, and MI. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of March 2007. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
DBA Name
DAYTON FREIGHT
DOT Number
273301
MC Number
189528
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
May 20, 1986

Location

Physical Address
6450 POE AVE SUITE 311
DAYTON, OH 45414
Mailing Address
6450 POE AVE SUITE 311
DAYTON, OH 45414

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
2,278
Total Drivers
2,650
Truck Units
2,278
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Chemicals Liquids/Gases Building Materials Utility Farm Supplies Oilfield Equipment Beverages Construction Grain, Feed, Hay Household Goods Paper Products General Freight Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

1,220
Total Inspections
406
Inspections with Violations
70
Inspections with OOS Violations
0.57%
Driver OOS Rate
10.98%
Vehicle OOS Rate
114
Reportable Crashes
4
Crashes with Fatalities
33
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Mar 28, 2007

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 189528 Active None None 2006-03-23 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
Bond 2023-03-01 00:00:00
BI&PD 2023-03-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

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