DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
USDOT 273301 • 6450 POE AVE SUITE 311, DAYTON, OH, 45414
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 1001037281 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-751567-7 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-6381L140 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2008 | Oct 23, 2014 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 1001037281 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-749178-2 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-747166-7 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HC2E840474M616912 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HC2ECAP474M6169 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HC2ECAP474M6169 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HC2ECAP474M6169 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HC2E840474M6169 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 979-93-48 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4294192 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 979-91-22 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 1283546 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-10926 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2003 | Mar 29, 2006 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-10926 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2003 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-10926 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2003 | Mar 29, 2006 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-10926 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2003 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-10926 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1995 | Oct 22, 2003 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | B-10926 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1995 | Oct 22, 2003 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 068IMT222039FCA | REPLACED | Mar 12, 1994 | Apr 1, 1995 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | CARGO | 068 IMT 222039FCA | REPLACED | Mar 12, 1994 | Apr 1, 1995 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD | TRK6033952335 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 1989 | Apr 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1001037281 | BIPD | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-751567-7 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1001037281 | BIPD | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-749178-2 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-747166-7 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2E840474M616912 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6381L140 | CARGO | Oct 23, 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2E840474M6169 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2ECAP474M6169 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2ECAP474M6169 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2ECAP474M6169 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | CA 979-93-48 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4294192 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | CA 979-91-22 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1283546 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10926 | CARGO | Mar 29, 2006 | Mar 29, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10926 | BIPD | Mar 29, 2006 | Mar 29, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10926 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10926 | BIPD | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10926 | CARGO | Oct 22, 2003 | Oct 22, 2003 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-10926 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2003 | Oct 22, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 068IMT222039FCA | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1995 | Apr 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | TRK6033952335 | BIPD | Apr 1, 1995 | Apr 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 068 IMT 222039FCA | CARGO | Apr 1, 1995 | Apr 1, 1995 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC189528 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2006 |
| MC189528 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2005 |
| MC189528 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2005 |
| MC189528 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 18, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC189528 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 2, 1986 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
21 states • 1,810 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from latest 100 of 1810 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 10 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502C-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.332C-HMM | Hazmat class/division ID number missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (1810 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,810
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 74 | ...109348 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Feb 13, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLERAIN | RONALD REGAN HW | ...109349 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Feb 5, 2026 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | S ARCHER AVE | ...299270 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 31, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ORLAND | I-80 EB @ 136 MM | ...325654 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 27, 2026 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MENOMONEE FALLS | CTH VV EB | ...117047 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 22, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...139448 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ERIE TWP | N I 75 | ...325684 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 20, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BEND | I-90 | ...155729 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 19, 2026 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BURLINGTON | OFF ROADWAY/ROADWAY NOT FOUND | ...406474 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 19, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | INTERSTATE 0376 W | ...753419 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 19, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GEORGETOWN TWP | W I 196 | ...674806 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 14, 2026 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | APPLETON | CTH OO EB | ...325656 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 14, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOLEDO | NEBRASKA AV | ...751540 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Jan 6, 2026 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORFOLK | CSAH 4 | ...LR7682 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Dec 18, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I035 | ...748172 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Dec 10, 2025 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | DARBY (TOWNSHIP OF) | US HWY 62 HW | ...232257 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES LLC |
| Dec 8, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Wyoming | 36TH | ...267688 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Dec 5, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | ZIONSVILLE ROAD | ...422379 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Dec 4, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TN-109 | ...799331 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Dec 1, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...746692 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Nov 21, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | AKRON | 41.0598425;-81.5606991 HW | ...107262 | DAYTON FREIGHT |
| Nov 19, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I-90 | ...139336 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Nov 18, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FREMONT | OAK HARBOR RD | ...388317 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Nov 11, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...139359 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Nov 10, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALEDONIA TWP | 68TH | ...325688 | DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events