Deffenbaugh Industries Inc
USDOT 271225 · MC-292907 · Kansas City, Kansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Deffenbaugh Industries Inc (dba Deffenbaugh Disposal Service Inc) is a corporation based in Kansas City, Kansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 315 power units and 244 drivers, which ranks it #13 by fleet size among 109 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 83 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 17.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 18 tow-away), or 5.7 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are garbage / refuse.
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| Legal name | Deffenbaugh Industries Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Deffenbaugh Disposal Service Inc |
| USDOT number | 271225 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-292907 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2601 Midwest Drive, Kansas City, KS 66111 |
| Phone | (815) 531-2973 |
| First registered | Apr 11, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 271225.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 309 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 34 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.77 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,320,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 20,063 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 244 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 244 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Kansas carriers with 50+ units (109).
| Measure | Deffenbaugh Industries Inc | Same size, US | KS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.0% | 18.3% | 15.4% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.7 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 37% higher than average |
| Inspections | 83 | 83 with a driver check, 47 with a vehicle check, 29 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 29, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Deffenbaugh Industries Inc?
Deffenbaugh Industries Inc is registered with USDOT number 271225 and operating authority MC-292907.
How many trucks does Deffenbaugh Industries Inc have?
It reports 315 power units (6 tractors, 309 straight trucks) and 34 trailers, with 244 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is Deffenbaugh Industries Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kansas City, Kansas 66111.
What is the out-of-service rate of Deffenbaugh Industries Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.