Dairy Farmers of America Inc
USDOT 3042 · MC-159792 · Kansas City, Kansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Dairy Farmers of America Inc (dba Dfa) is a corporation based in Kansas City, Kansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 407 power units and 394 drivers, which ranks it #9 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 164 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 5.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% 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 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 1 fatality, 14 tow-away), or 3.7 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 general freight, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, agricultural / farm supplies.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dairy Farmers of America Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Dfa |
| USDOT number | 3042 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-159792 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1405 N 98Th St, Kansas City, KS 66111 |
| Phone | (970) 475-3311 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3042.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 397 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2,500 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.97 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 15,308,226 miles reported for 2025 – about 37,612 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 394 CDL drivers; 382 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 | Dairy Farmers of America Inc | Same size, US | KS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.7% | 18.3% | 15.4% | 69% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 22% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 11% lower than average |
| Inspections | 164 | 163 with a driver check, 70 with a vehicle check, 48 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 17, 2001) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Kansas
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Kansas carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Transport Inc USDOT 324877 | Kansas City | 304 | 308 | 572 | 24.4% | 27 |
| Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing North LLC USDOT 3421178 | Kansas City | 742 | 788 | 367 | 15.5% | 42 |
| Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing South LLC USDOT 3421327 | Kansas City | 768 | 791 | 400 | 15.3% | 19 |
| Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc USDOT 90053 | Kansas City | 252 | 1,422 | 230 | 13.5% | 18 |
| National Carriers Inc USDOT 69310 | Liberal | 673 | 586 | 1,054 | 14.9% | 46 |
| Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing West LLC USDOT 3421176 | Kansas City | 1,218 | 1,186 | 497 | 11.4% | 25 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Schmuhl Brothers Inc USDOT 599145 | Kansas City | 98 | 180 | 78 | 37.8% | 2 |
| Safety Transport LLC USDOT 3201461 | Kansas City | 97 | 97 | 74 | 20.6% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dairy Farmers of America Inc?
Dairy Farmers of America Inc is registered with USDOT number 3042 and operating authority MC-159792.
How many trucks does Dairy Farmers of America Inc have?
It reports 407 power units (397 tractors, 10 straight trucks) and 2,500 trailers, with 394 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 4, 2026).
Where is Dairy Farmers of America Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kansas City, Kansas 66111.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dairy Farmers of America Inc?
Over 24 months, 5.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.