Dayton Freight
- USDOT
- 273301
- Docket
- MC189528
- Website
- Dayton Freight
Updated November 7, 2026
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Claim this profileCarrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
8.5
- Communication
-
8.0
- Timeliness
-
8.1
Positive Flags
- Consistent Tracking
- 4
- On Time Delivery
- 3
- Easy to Work With
- 3
- On Time Pickup
- 2
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 2
- Clean Equipment
- 2
- Good Delivery Condition
- 2
- Knowledgeable
- 2
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
The driver tracked throughout, and gave text updates regularly, including a BOL after loading and at delivery. Very good service.
Overview
Dayton Freight is a 2,278-truck interstate reefer, flatbed, and step deck carrier in Dayton, OH. Rated 4.4/5 by 7 shippers. Carrier authority active since Apr 1986 (MC189528, USDOT 273301), satisfactory safety rating, insurance on file. Lanes: Memphis, TN → Nashville, TN; De Pere, WI → Saint Louis, MO; Bensenville, IL → Kansas City, KS.
About Dayton Freight
Provided by the carrier
Welcome to the official Dayton Freight Lines Linkedin Page. Many companies deliver freight, Dayton Freight delivers SERVICE! This page will help communicate our philosophy, culture, achievements and career opportunities.
Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight is a private, union-free LTL freight carrier headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. With 54 Service Centers in the Midwest region, Dayton Freight offers shippers 1 or 2 day service to thousands of points throughout an 13 state area. With our Strategic Alliance Network, we can serve all of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guam.
With an emphasis on company-owned facilities and a culture that is professional, positive and people-centered, we attribute our growth to the dedication of our employees and the loyalty of our customers and business partners.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 2020 | 5626 | 258 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seen on the road
1,239 roadside inspections across 20 states
- Illinois 232
- Missouri 152
- Tennessee 149
- Ohio 147
- Indiana 134
- Wisconsin 85
- Michigan 82
- Kentucky 80
- Minnesota 59
- Pennsylvania 32
- Kansas 18
- Iowa 16
- Georgia 13
- Nebraska 6
- Arkansas 5
- North Dakota 5
- South Dakota 5
- Mississippi 3
- West Virginia 3
- Oklahoma 1
Equipment seen at inspections
- Dry Van 251
Freight
- General Freight
- Household Goods
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Liquids/Gases
- Oilfield Equipment
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- U.S. Mail
- Chemicals
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Utility
- Farm Supplies
- Construction
Truck Types
- Reefer
- Oversized
- Flatbed
- Tanker
- Step Deck
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- Partial Truckload
- Less than Truckload
Specialized Services
- Drayage
- Hazardous Materials
- Consolidation
- Lift Gate
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 158,752,007 (2025)
- Electronic Tracking
- 43% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Dayton Freight
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 04/02/1986 (40 years, 7 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 189 | 21 | 0 | 1.58 | 9.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 203 | 74 | 0 | 0.94 | 13.2% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0.07 | 3.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.01 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Injuries | 3 | 16 | 16 | 35 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 11 | 39 | 53 | 103 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 1220 | 7 | 0.57% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 594 | 65 | 10.94% | 22.26% |
Inspections recorded across 20 states. See which states
Bond Coverage
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- U. S. Specialty Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- 1001037281
- Effective Date
- 03/01/2023
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from Florida
“Less than Truckload from Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Dayton Freight has been a fantastic LTL partner for us. They are really consistent and on time. Great option for LTL freight.
- Lanes
- Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Chris L - Verified Shipper
“Less than Truckload from De Pere, WI to Saint Louis, MO”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Very good regional LTL provider with competitive rates and good technology for API rating and tracking.
- Lanes
- De Pere, WI to Saint Louis, MO
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Daniel B - Verified Broker
“GOOD SHIPMENTS”
- Timeliness
- 7/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 7/10
- Communication
- 7/10
- Consistent Tracking
- Easy to Work With
- Clean Equipment
I have some good shipments with Dayton and not so good shipments in the past, overall I would say been better shipments than bad, they do handle cfs picks up which is plus, and have used them before at the airports, the pricing is line for there service.
- Lanes
- Bensenville, IL to Kansas City, KS
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
David B - Verified Broker
“OK SERVICE ”
- Timeliness
- 7/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 7/10
- Communication
- 7/10
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
I've been using dayton for years, they are better then most at CFS pick up, which is a plus, but still have claims, questionable adjustments , delays in LTL, but least they are reliable then most LTL carriers
- Lanes
- Chicago, IL to Cleveland, OH
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Norfolk, VA to Berea, OH”
- Timeliness
- 7/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 9/10
- Communication
- 9/10
They communicate with us very easily, they have clean BOL’s, they are easy to get ahold of if we have questions.
- Lanes
- Norfolk, VA to Berea, OH
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
8.5
- Communication
-
8.0
- Timeliness
-
8.1
Positive Flags
- Consistent Tracking
- 4
- On Time Delivery
- 3
- Easy to Work With
- 3
- On Time Pickup
- 2
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 2
- Clean Equipment
- 2
- Good Delivery Condition
- 2
- Knowledgeable
- 2
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
