Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing North LLC
USDOT 3421178 · MC-1105960 · Kansas City, Kansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing North LLC (dba Dfa Dairy Brands North) is a company based in Kansas City, Kansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 742 power units and 788 drivers, which ranks it #6 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 367 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 15.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 42 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (21 injuries, 1 fatality, 41 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 general freight, meat, refrigerated food, beverages.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing North LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Dfa Dairy Brands North |
| USDOT number | 3421178 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1105960 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1405 N 98Th St, Kansas City, KS 66111 |
| Phone | (214) 303-3400 |
| First registered | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3421178.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 133 | 4 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 570 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,177 | 78 | 0 |
- 1.06 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 30,403,024 miles reported for 2024 – about 40,974 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 788 CDL drivers; 679 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 109 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Kansas carriers with 50+ units (109).
| Measure | Dfa Dairy Brands Distributin | Same size, US | KS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.5% | 17.8% | 15.4% | 13% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 60% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.7 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 34% higher than average |
| Inspections | 367 | 367 with a driver check, 181 with a vehicle check, 165 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing South LLC USDOT 3421327 | Kansas City | 768 | 791 | 400 | 15.3% | 19 |
| Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing West LLC USDOT 3421176 | Kansas City | 1,218 | 1,186 | 497 | 11.4% | 25 |
| Dairy Farmers of America Inc USDOT 3042 | Kansas City | 407 | 394 | 164 | 5.7% | 15 |
| Transam Trucking Inc USDOT 315503 | Olathe | 892 | 481 | 1,135 | 17.4% | 63 |
| National Carriers Inc USDOT 69310 | Liberal | 673 | 586 | 1,054 | 14.9% | 46 |
| Butler Transport Inc USDOT 324877 | Kansas City | 304 | 308 | 572 | 24.4% | 27 |
Other carriers near Kansas City
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deffenbaugh Industries Inc USDOT 271225 | Kansas City | 315 | 244 | 83 | 17.0% | 18 |
| Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc USDOT 90053 | Kansas City | 252 | 1,422 | 230 | 13.5% | 18 |
| World Fuel Services Inc USDOT 2335650 | Kansas City | 210 | 240 | 168 | 8.5% | 6 |
| US Team Corp USDOT 3082879 | Kansas City | 160 | 192 | 467 | 24.2% | 29 |
| Elk Freight Inc USDOT 3575439 | Kansas City | 123 | 123 | 60 | 29.6% | 3 |
| 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 |
| Pavlich Inc USDOT 272763 | Kansas City | 85 | 50 | 114 | 16.4% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing North LLC?
Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing North LLC is registered with USDOT number 3421178 and operating authority MC-1105960.
How many trucks does Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing North LLC have?
It reports 742 power units (574 tractors, 137 straight trucks) and 1,255 trailers, with 788 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing North LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Kansas City, Kansas 66111.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dfa Dairy Brands Distributing North LLC?
Over 24 months, 15.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% 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.