HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/273301-dayton-freight-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
Doing business as DAYTON FREIGHT
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (937) 264-4060, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC189528.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC189528 | — | U. S. Specialty Insurance Company Policy 1001037281 · BMC-82 | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
61 of 588 · Ohio avg 21.7%
6 of 1,203 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | OH | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MO | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | OH | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
455 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 77 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 572 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 203 | 0 | 44.6% | 18.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 189 | 60 | 41.5% | 63.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 33 | 10 | 7.3% | 0.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 26 | 4 | 5.7% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 0.9% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 67 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 25 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 24 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 18 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 16 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 15 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 13 | 13 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 11 | 11 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 10 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 9 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Toledo, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Lake Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Lavergne, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Fort Wayne, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Lees Summit, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Alaiedon Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | South Bend, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 273301 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC189528 |
| Legal name | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| DBA name | DAYTON FREIGHT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 2,278 |
| Drivers | 2,650 |
| Annual mileage | 158,752,007 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 28, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | May 20, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 23, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherHm Non-Bul
Questions about DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
What does DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC189528: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 273301. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (937) 264-4060, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC189528, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (937) 264-4060
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLEY LOGISTICS LLC Broker |
Dayton, OH | 2230833 | MC459697 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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