DAYTON LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2789677 • DBA: DLS • 521 LEO ST, DAYTON, OH, 45404
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-930337 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 6, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA984732794 | ON FILE | Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT05426A | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 2, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS BSR 00000025-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2022 | Aug 2, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2575048 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2020 | Aug 2, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 590672001 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 590672001 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 396872001 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB002655 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2669618 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 15, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA984732794 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2025 | Aug 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT05426A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS BSR 00000025-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2575048 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2022 | Aug 2, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 396872001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 590672001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002655 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 590672001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2669618 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC930337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2024 |
| MC930337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2023 |
| MC930337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2022 |
| MC930337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2020 |
| MC930337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2019 |
| MC930337 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2018 |
| MC930337 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 22, 2015 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 3 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110B2II-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| 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:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
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 (29 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BROWN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...UJ4343 | DAYTON LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 8, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARYSVILLE | US 33 | ...UJ3280 | DAYTON LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 25, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I070 | ...NA5861 | DLS |
| Feb 10, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records