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785 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3421178 · MC-1105960 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC
DBA DFA DAIRY BRANDS NORTH
785 power unitsavg 6.5 yrNational · 26 statesKANSAS CITY, KS88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1105960 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
785Power units
246 observed · MCS-150
214Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 6 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2020.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 588 inspections.
USDOT registration66 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$10M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
44 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
6 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC (USDOT 3421178) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $10,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Oct 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 355 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 171 vehicle-level and 355 driver-level — across 26 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 44 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 785 power units and 778 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC's USDOT number?
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC's USDOT number is 3421178, and its motor carrier number is MC-1105960.
Is DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC's safety record?
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC has a 15.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 588 roadside inspections, with 44 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC's fleet?
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC operates 785 power units and 778 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC based?
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC is based in KANSAS CITY, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 26 states.
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