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Carrier profile · USDOT 273301 · MC189528 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dayton Freight Lines Inc

DBA Dayton Freight · Dayton, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1986
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+12 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (937) 264-4060
2,278
Power units
2,650
Drivers
1,223
Inspections · 24 mo
111
Crashes · 24 mo
159M
Annual miles
40 yr
Registered
80
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 4 fatal crashes in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
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
11.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 65 of 592 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.6%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 7 of 1,204 inspections
Crashes
111
4 fatal33 injury106 tow-away
Crash rate 0.35 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1,223
Driver inspections
1,204
Vehicle inspections
592
People injured
39
Fatalities
4
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2007)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC189528
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2,278
Power units
2,278
Trucks
2,020
Tractors owned
5,626
Trailers owned
2,650
Drivers
2,650
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionHM Non-Bul
Annual mileage
158,752,007 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
273301
MC / docket
MC-189528
Legal name
Dayton Freight Lines Inc
DBA
Dayton Freight
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 20, 1986
Last MCS-150
Jan 23, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
2,650 (2,650)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (937) 264-4060

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Frequently asked

What is Dayton Freight Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Dayton Freight Lines Inc's USDOT number is 273301 and its docket number is MC189528.

Is Dayton Freight Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Dayton Freight Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1,223 roadside inspections, a 11.0% vehicle and 0.6% driver out-of-service rate, and 111 reportable crashes (4 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Dayton Freight Lines Inc's fleet?

2,278 power units and 2,650 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 23, 2026.

What insurance does Dayton Freight Lines Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file.

Where is Dayton Freight Lines Inc located?

Dayton Freight Lines Inc is located at 6450 Poe Ave Suite 311, Dayton, OH, 45414. Phone: (937) 264-4060.

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