Dayton Freight Lines INC
Dayton, OH
DBA: DAYTON FREIGHT
Profile data updated Jun 12, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
2,278
Power Units
2,650
Drivers
FMCSA since 1986 (40 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 1986. Based in Dayton, OH, they operate a fleet of 2,278 power units with 2,650 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Movers, Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Dayton Freight Lines INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 258 | 0 | 0 | 258 |
| Tractors | 2,020 | 0 | 0 | 2,020 |
| Trailers | 5,626 | 0 | 0 | 5,626 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Dayton Freight Lines INC is authorized to transport the following 13 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2,650
MCS-150 Mileage: 158,752,007 miles (2025)
Driver Information
2,650
Total Drivers
2,650
CDL Drivers
2,650
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
1,727 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Stoughton, Stou. Equipment breakdown: 904 SEMI-TRAILER, 716 TRUCK TRACTOR, 98 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 4.7%. Some inspections found brake, tire, or hours-of-service issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 904 | 52% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 716 | 41% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 98 | 6% |
| FULL TRAILER | 9 | 1% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 257 | 26% |
| Stoughton | 189 | 19% |
| Stou | 130 | 13% |
| International | 121 | 12% |
| Internatio | 84 | 9% |
| Great Dane | 63 | 6% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 34 | 3% |
| Gdan | 33 | 3% |
| Freightliner | 25 | 3% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 12 | 1% |
| Strick Com | 12 | 1% |
| Kentucky | 6 | 1% |
| Stri | 5 | 1% |
| Unpublishe | 4 | 0% |
| Custom Sco | 3 | 0% |
| Kentucky M | 3 | 0% |
| Kent | 2 | 0% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 2 | 0% |
| Kenworth M | 2 | 0% |
| Van Guard | 1 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 1,727 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PWZ6655 | OH | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 765995 | WI | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PXA9489 | OH | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 842163 | WI | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PWY4696 | OH | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| PWV7131 | OH | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| PWU4255 | OH | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| PWD8777 | OH | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| PXE5476 | OH | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 796588 | WI | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 846776 | WI | VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 742096 | WI | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 864835 | WI | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PWV8784 | OH | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 858057 | WI | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PWH7698 | OH | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| PWA6372 | OH | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 876002 | WI | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PWT4667 | OH | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 799096 | WI | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 11 states: WI (872) · OH (799) · TN (25) · UK (18) · MO (3) · IN (3) · MN (2) · IL (2) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 1,727)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1,206
Inspections
24 months
576
Violations
Total found
82
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.9%)
✓ Better than national average (-15.5%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | KY | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 07/14/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | MI | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 07/13/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | IL | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | IN | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/09/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 1,206 inspections.
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Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
Self-Insured / N/A
U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 82 | 1001037281 | Self-Insured / N/A | 03/01/2023 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6381L140 | 03/01/2008 | 10/23/2014 | CANCEL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10926 | 04/01/1995 | 10/22/2003 | CANCEL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10926 | 04/01/1995 | 10/22/2003 | CANCEL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2ECAP474M6169 | 03/01/2011 | 05/05/2011 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | TRK6033952335 | 03/12/1989 | 04/01/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 068 IMT 222039FCA | 03/12/1994 | 04/01/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 068IMT222039FCA | 03/12/1994 | 04/01/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1001037281 | 03/01/2023 | 03/31/2023 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10926 | 10/22/2003 | 03/29/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10926 | 10/22/2003 | 03/29/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-751567-7 | 03/01/2022 | 03/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1001037281 | 03/01/2023 | 03/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-749178-2 | 03/01/2021 | 03/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-747166-7 | 03/01/2020 | 03/01/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2E840474M616912 | 03/01/2012 | 03/01/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2E840474M6169 | 03/01/2011 | 03/01/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2ECAP474M6169 | 03/01/2011 | 03/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2ECAP474M6169 | 03/01/2011 | 03/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | CA 979-93-48 | 03/01/2007 | 03/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4294192 | 03/01/2007 | 03/01/2008 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
115
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
39
Injuries
110
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | MI | KENTWOOD, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/22/2026 | OH | WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/29/2026 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/13/2026 | MO | OFALLON, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/05/2026 | OH | MASON, OH | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 05/05/2026 | AL | HUNTSVILLE, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/24/2026 | OH | NORTH OLMSTED, OH | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 04/15/2026 | IN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/15/2026 | IN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 04/10/2026 | OH | ELYRIA, OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/04/2026 | IL | THORNTON TWP, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/30/2026 | IL | DES PLAINES, IL | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/23/2026 | IN | SHELBYVILLE, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/18/2026 | IN | EAST CHICAGO, IN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/17/2026 | WI | LAKE DELTON, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/16/2026 | OH | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/11/2026 | IL | CHOUTEAU TWP, IL | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 02/13/2026 | OH | COLERAIN, OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/05/2026 | IL | CHICAGO, IL | 0 | 1 | No |
| 01/31/2026 | IN | ORLAND, IN | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/27/2026 | WI | MENOMONEE FALLS, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/22/2026 | OH | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/21/2026 | MI | ERIE TWP, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/20/2026 | IN | SOUTH BEND, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/19/2026 | MI | GEORGETOWN TWP, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 115 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Movers, Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC's authority currently active?
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC been in business?
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1986, making their authority approximately 40 years, 2 months old.
Where is DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC located?
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC is physically located at 6450 POE AVE SUITE 311, DAYTON, OH 45414.
Roadside Inspection History 1,206 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC has been inspected 1,206 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IL, MO, OH. Out of these, 73 inspections (about 6%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 62 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-14 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | MI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-13 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | IL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-11 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | IN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-09 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | WI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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