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DFA DAIRY BRANDS WEST

1405 N 98TH ST · Kansas City, KS 66111

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1105956
  • USDOT #3421176 USDOT Active
  • 1162
    Power Units
  • 1186
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DFA DAIRY BRANDS WEST is a Kansas City, KS freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Kansas. This company has 1162 truck(s) in their fleet and 1186 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1105956 and their USDOT number is 3421176.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/14/2026 · last updated Sep 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/14/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 32,737,697 (2025)

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 Texas — 159 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 159 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 90 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 79 inspections (past 24 months) California — 56 inspections (past 24 months) California — 56 inspections (past 24 months) California — 56 inspections (past 24 months) California — 56 inspections (past 24 months) California — 56 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 43 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: TX (159), MT (90), CO (79), CA (56), NM (43), UT (33), ID (18), WY (7), OK (4), LA (2), WA (1), IN (1), +4 more. Home base: Kansas City, Kansas.

Safety Record

31 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 22
    Tow
  • 28
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.06 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 6 Vehicle Maintenance 2.21 121 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 5

Inspection Summary

  • 497
    Total
  • 362
    Clean
  • 135
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 107 unique codes

Critical 34

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× 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
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle8× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit7× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp16× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 60

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss2× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt11× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear8× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19985× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× 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
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 396.7A-UOUnsafe Operations - Prohibited.1× SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories6× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher5× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 6

Hours of Service 7

Locations

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

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Same physical address 2

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
DFA DAIRY BRANDS NORTH
Legally DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC
Kansas City, KS
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:71178811059603421178
DFA DAIRY BRANDS SOUTH
Legally DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING SOUTH LLC
Kansas City, KS
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:74379111060473421327

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