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Generated Oct 17, 2026
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DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC
USDOT 3421178 · MC1105960 · EIN 85-0768708 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1405 N 98TH ST, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66111
(214) 303-3400 · BRETT JOHNSON
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$10M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
742 / 788
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
364 / 1451
Crashes (24 mo)
42 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $10M BIPD · policy 7620262 · eff 10/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance918 pts
Unsafe Driving467 pts
Other71 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance32 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol24 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 170 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 80 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 80 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 64 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 64 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 60 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 56 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 54 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 |
Most inspected states
NY77
PA63
MD41
IN28
OH25
MA20
NJ19
MI14
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.62 | 0.58 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.04 | ≈10–17% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.03 | 0.02 | ≈4–11% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.77 | 2.72 | ≈39–43% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “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 42% · Following / lane / reckless 36% · 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 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 44% · False log / RODS 34% · Following / lane / reckless 22%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (9 OOS) · Brakes 29% (10 OOS) · Tires 25% (13 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 24 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: 47 inspections, 18 violations, 3 OOS, 33 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 3 OOS · 44%
393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 37 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.078).
2. Unsafe Driving7 viol · 39%
392.16-D ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 72 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.465).
3. Other3 viol · 17%
392.2-SLL ×2, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.16-D ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 42 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2026 | SPRINGDALE, OH | 1 | ||
| 07/27/2026 | HIGHLAND TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/13/2026 | BELLMAWR, NJ | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/09/2026 | MIDDLETOWN, CT | ✓ | ||
| 05/27/2026 | JONESVILLE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 05/22/2026 | PERRYSBURG (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | HAMMOND, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/04/2026 | WEST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 05/01/2026 | IN | ✓ | ||
| 04/30/2026 | TAUNTON, MA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 88 vehicles seen in inspections
37 trailer34 truck16 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
BRETT JOHNSON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
30.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
788
Registered since
2020-04-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 36 carriers
Shares identifiers with 36 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING SOUTH LLC | 3421327 | 1 VINs | strong |
| AKRIVEIA LOGISTICS LLC | 4197428 | officer | strong |
| B SMOOTH'S COURIER LLC | 3581050 | officer | strong |
| B&J ENTERPRISES OF BROWARD LLC | 4408128 | officer | strong |
| BRETT JOHNSON | 3016595 | officer | strong |
| BRETT JOHNSON | 924034 | officer | strong |
| BRETT JOHNSON | 1094565 | officer | strong |
| CUMBERLAND DAIRY LLC | 3076388 | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BRETT JOHNSON (USDOT 924034, 2000).
Activity history (recent)
05/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
30.4M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2023 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 7620262
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H10763940
10/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISAH25301304
07/20/2020 — Insurance name changed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISAH25301304
06/15/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/11/2020)
06/15/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/11/2020)
05/28/2020 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISAH25301304
05/15/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/15/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
05/01/2020 — EMERGENCY TEMPORARY AUTHORITY — GRANTED
EXPIRED ETA OR TA (08/31/2020)
04/24/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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