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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 3042 · MC159792 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dairy Farmers of America Inc

DBA Dfa · Kansas City, KS · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$10M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesAgricultural/Farm Supplies+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (970) 475-3311
407
Power units
394
Drivers
162
Inspections · 24 mo
14
Crashes · 24 mo
15M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
90
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
5.9%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 68 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.5%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 4 of 161 inspections
Crashes
14
1 fatal6 injury14 tow-away
Crash rate 0.46 per 1M mi
Total inspections
162
Driver inspections
161
Vehicle inspections
68
People injured
6
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2001)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC159792
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$10,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2023Liability (BIPD) · National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa · $10,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · LM Insurance Corporation · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
407
Power units
407
Trucks
397
Tractors owned
2,500
Trailers owned
394
Drivers
394
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesMilk
Annual mileage
15,308,226 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3042
MC / docket
MC-159792
Legal name
Dairy Farmers of America Inc
DBA
Dfa
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Mar 4, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
394 (394)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Dairy Farmers of America Inc's USDOT number?

Dairy Farmers of America Inc's USDOT number is 3042 and its docket number is MC159792.

Is Dairy Farmers of America Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Dairy Farmers of America Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 162 roadside inspections, a 5.9% vehicle and 2.5% driver out-of-service rate, and 14 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Dairy Farmers of America Inc's fleet?

407 power units and 394 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 4, 2026.

What insurance does Dairy Farmers of America Inc carry?

$10,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa.

Where is Dairy Farmers of America Inc located?

Dairy Farmers of America Inc is located at 1405 N 98TH St, Kansas City, KS, 66111-1865. Phone: (970) 475-3311.

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