Dayton Freight Lines
Dayton, OH · USDOT 273301 · MC-189528 · Website
Registered as Dayton Freight Lines Inc
- USDOT
- 273301
- Docket
- MC-189528
- Headquarters
- Dayton, OH
- Segment
- LTL
- Power units
- 2,278
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Dry van
- LTL
- Regional LTL
- Guaranteed
- Expedited
- Consolidation
Snapshot from the FMCSA motor carrier census, pulled 2026-10-11. Ratings and authority status change — verify before you tender. Check the live SAFER record ↗
Frequently asked questions
What is the USDOT number for Dayton Freight? +
Dayton Freight Lines operates under USDOT number 273301. Its operating authority docket is MC-189528. That number identifies the carrier in the FMCSA register and on every rate confirmation, BOL and insurance certificate it issues — use it to verify authority and safety history before you tender a load.
How do I track a Dayton Freight shipment? +
Enter your Dayton Freight PRO number, BOL or load reference on TruckScanner to see pickup and delivery milestones, current location and revised ETA — no Dayton Freight login required and no carrier portal to chase.
How big is the Dayton Freight fleet? +
Dayton Freight Lines reports 2,278 power units and 2,650 drivers on its most recent MCS-150 filing with the FMCSA, operating from Dayton, OH. Fleet size is a useful proxy for how much capacity a carrier can commit on a given lane.
What equipment does Dayton Freight run? +
Dayton Freight Lines hauls with dry van, ltl. Match your load's equipment requirement against a carrier's fleet before requesting a rate — an equipment mismatch is the most common reason a tender gets rejected.
What is the Dayton Freight safety rating? +
The FMCSA lists Dayton Freight Lines with a satisfactory safety rating. Ratings come from compliance reviews and can change — check the carrier's current SAFER snapshot before booking high-value or hazmat freight.