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DAYTON FREIGHT

6450 POE AVE SUITE 311 · Dayton, OH 45414

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  • MC #189528
  • USDOT #273301 USDOT Active
  • 2278
    Power Units
  • 2650
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DAYTON FREIGHT is a Dayton, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 2278 truck(s) in their fleet and 2650 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-189528 and their USDOT number is 273301.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/23/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/23/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 158,752,007 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Chemicals
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 207 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 129 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 108 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 106 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 103 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 73 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 73 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 73 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 73 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 69 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 67 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 46 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 11 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 20 states over the past 24 months: IL (207), MO (129), IN (108), TN (106), OH (103), MI (73), WI (69), KY (67), MN (46), PA (22), KS (14), IA (12), +8 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Dayton, Ohio.

Safety Record

107 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 4
    Fatal
  • 31
    Injury
  • 78
    Tow
  • 113
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.94 198 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 24 Vehicle Maintenance 1.58 132 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 4

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 895
    Clean
  • 344
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 140 unique codes

Critical 42

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation4× OOS×4 SW 10
  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.2× OOS×2 SW 10
  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone25× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× 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)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on13× OOS×13 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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
  • 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
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting6× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 21

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit18× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV16× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× 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, other10× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane6× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change3× SW 5
  • 392.10A3-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way2× SW 5
  • 392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit67× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation24× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.4× 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.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× 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
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 49

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LFTSOLighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured15× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection9× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× 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 wear5× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions4× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 17

Locations

Physical Address
DAYTON FREIGHT
6450 POE AVE SUITE 311
DAYTON, OH 45414
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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