Dayton Freight Lines Inc
USDOT 273301 · MC-189528 · Dayton, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Dayton Freight Lines Inc (dba Dayton Freight) is a corporation based in Dayton, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 2,278 power units and 2,650 drivers, which ranks it #4 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,239 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 10.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 119 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (39 injuries, 4 fatalities, 114 tow-away), or 5.2 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, oilfield equipment and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dayton Freight Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Dayton Freight |
| USDOT number | 273301 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-189528 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 6450 Poe Ave Suite 311, Dayton, OH 45414 |
| Phone | (937) 264-4060 |
| First registered | May 20, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 273301.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 258 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2,020 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5,626 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.16 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 158,752,007 miles reported for 2025 – about 69,689 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 2,650 CDL drivers; 888 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 1,762 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Dayton Freight Lines Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.9% | 14.8% | 17.8% | 26% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 49% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.2 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 99% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,239 | 1,220 with a driver check, 594 with a vehicle check, 455 BASIC violations recorded, 292 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 28, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Ohio
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Ohio carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Containerport Group Inc USDOT 232734 | Cleveland | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,508 | 29.9% | 54 |
| Kroger Fulfillment Network LLC USDOT 81583 | Cincinnati | 2,152 | 2,170 | 139 | 9.1% | 24 |
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Other carriers near Dayton
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Eye Trucking LLC USDOT 3472971 | Dayton | 350 | 370 | 527 | 24.7% | 19 |
| Delo Trans Inc USDOT 3782379 | Dayton | 337 | 337 | 666 | 24.5% | 35 |
| Taylor Transports LLC USDOT 3443496 | Dayton | 290 | 290 | 483 | 28.0% | 23 |
| Alif Uz Corp USDOT 3472462 | Dayton | 150 | 150 | 401 | 31.7% | 22 |
| Lund's Trucking LLC USDOT 3907195 | Dayton | 140 | 140 | 196 | 37.1% | 6 |
| Rush Expediting Inc USDOT 1143070 | Dayton | 135 | 130 | 87 | 18.4% | 9 |
| XPS Transport LLC USDOT 3879488 | Dayton | 125 | 125 | 161 | 27.9% | 14 |
| Cordell Transportation Company LLC USDOT 855464 | Dayton | 111 | 213 | 235 | 19.8% | 11 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dayton Freight Lines Inc?
Dayton Freight Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 273301 and operating authority MC-189528.
How many trucks does Dayton Freight Lines Inc have?
It reports 2,278 power units (2,020 tractors, 258 straight trucks) and 5,626 trailers, with 2,650 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 23, 2026).
Where is Dayton Freight Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Dayton, Ohio 45414.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dayton Freight Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.