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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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DAYTON FREIGHT LINES INC
USDOT 273301 · MC189528 · EIN 31-1000719 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6450 POE AVE SUITE 311, DAYTON, OH, 45414
(937) 264-4060 · TOM CRONIN
5
High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file4 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
2278 / 2650
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1208 / 4209
Crashes (24 mo)
110 · 4 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving2051 pts
Vehicle Maintenance1713 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance339 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance139 pts
Other114 pts
Driver Fitness21 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 510 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 66 | 484 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 310 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 266 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 203 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 176 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 23 | 111 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 96 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 95 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 90 |
Most inspected states
IL226
MO149
TN146
OH141
IN131
WI83
MI82
KY78
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.95 | 0.96 | ≈30–37% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈25–32% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.46 | 1.49 | ≈19–23% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.34 | 0.35 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 19 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 1 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 63% · Following / lane / reckless 17% · Seat belt 16%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 42% (1 OOS) · Other 35% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 23%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 31% (16 OOS) · Brakes 27% (15 OOS) · Tires 23% (21 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 177 inspections, 61 violations, 9 OOS, 126 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving24 viol · 39%
392.2-SLLS2 ×7, 392.2-SLLSWZ ×5, 392.16-D ×3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 238 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.712).
2. Vehicle Maintenance22 viol · 9 OOS · 36%
393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.207B-AALPME-OOS
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 115 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.095).
3. Other10 viol · 16%
392.2-SLLS1 ×4, 395.8A, 393.95F
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×7, 392.2-SLLSWZ ×5, 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 392.2-SLLS1 ×4, 392.16-D ×3, 392.2LV ×3, 392.2-SLLS3 ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
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Crash record — 110 in 24 months · 4 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 | SOUTH BEND, IN | ✓ | ||
| 08/14/2026 | WAUWATOSA, WI | ✓ | ||
| 07/26/2026 | REMINGTON, IN | ✓ | ||
| 07/24/2026 | LEXINGTON, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/22/2026 | ROSEVILLE, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/01/2026 | KENTWOOD, MI | ✓ | ||
| 06/22/2026 | WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 06/06/2026 | MONROE(ADAMS), IN | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/29/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 05/16/2026 | Hampshire Twp, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 114 vehicles seen in inspections
59 truck54 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TOM CRONIN
Annual mileage
158.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
2650
Registered since
1986-05-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
01/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
158.8M mi reported (2025)
03/31/2023 — Insurance cancelled — U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy 1001037281
03/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy 1001037281
03/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-751567-7
03/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-749178-2
03/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-747166-7
03/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HC2E840474M616912
10/23/2014 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-6381L140
03/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HC2E840474M6169
05/05/2011 — Insurance cancelled — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HC2ECAP474M6169
03/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HC2ECAP474M6169
03/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 979-93-48
03/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 4294192
03/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 1283546
03/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 979-91-22
03/29/2006 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-10926
03/02/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2006)
03/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-10926
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