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DFA DAIRY BRANDS NORTH

1405 N 98TH ST · Kansas City, KS 66111

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1105960
  • USDOT #3421178 USDOT Active
  • 711
    Power Units
  • 788
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DFA DAIRY BRANDS NORTH is a Kansas City, KS freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Kansas. This company has 711 truck(s) in their fleet and 788 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1105960 and their USDOT number is 3421178.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Sep 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 30,403,024 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New York — 75 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 66 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 21 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 26 states over the past 24 months: NY (75), PA (66), MD (40), IN (28), OH (25), MA (21), NJ (19), MI (14), NE (13), VT (11), IL (9), WI (6), +14 more. Home base: Kansas City, Kansas.

Safety Record

42 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 14
    Injury
  • 28
    Tow
  • 43
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.62 48 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 6 Vehicle Maintenance 2.77 58 Drugs / Alcohol 0.03 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 1

Inspection Summary

  • 367
    Total
  • 261
    Clean
  • 106
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 73 unique codes

Critical 24

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11× OOS×11 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other11× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 29

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.2× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt10× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear9× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DFA DAIRY BRANDS NORTH
1405 N 98TH ST
KANSAS CITY, KS 66111
Mailing Address
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC
8401 N CENTRAL EXPY SUITE 400
DALLAS, TX 75228

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
DFA DAIRY BRANDS WEST
Legally DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC
Kansas City, KS
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:1162118611059563421176
DFA DAIRY BRANDS SOUTH
Legally DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING SOUTH LLC
Kansas City, KS
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:74379111060473421327

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