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Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Kansas City, KS

DFA

Name: DFA
Address: 1405 N 98TH ST, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66111-1865, US
Telephone: (970) 475-3311

1405 N 98TH ST · Kansas City, KS 66111-1865

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #159792
USDOT #3042 USDOT Active

407
Power Units
394
Drivers
Carrier/shipper/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

DFA is a Kansas City, KS freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Kansas. This company has 407 truck(s) in their fleet and 394 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-159792 and their USDOT number is 3042.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/04/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/04/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 15,308,226 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

2
Fatal
6
Injury
8
Tow
16
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.65 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 5 Vehicle Maintenance 1.48 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 4

Inspection Summary

151
Total
122
Clean
29
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 8

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 12

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.13C1-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× 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 violation2× SW 3

Hours of Service 5

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.2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

DFA
1405 N 98TH ST
KANSAS CITY, KS 66111-1865

Mailing Address

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC
3659 E C STREET
GREELEY, CO 80631

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DFA

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 8

Vehicle Maintenance 12

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 5

Locations

Location on Map

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