Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
2,278 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 273301 · MC-189528 ·
Dayton Freight Lines Inc
DBA DAYTON FREIGHT
2,278 power unitsavg 6 yrNational · 21 statesDAYTON, OH88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-189528 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2,278Power units
817 observed · MCS-150
899Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1980 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 273301) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 10.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 1,178 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 568 vehicle-level and 1,159 driver-level — across 21 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 112 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 31 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 2,278 power units and 2,650 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 23, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 28, 2007 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number?
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number is 273301, and its motor carrier number is MC-189528.
Is DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC's safety record?
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC has a 10.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,980 roadside inspections, with 112 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC's fleet?
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC operates 2,278 power units and 2,650 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC based?
DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC is based in DAYTON, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 21 states.
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