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Carrier profile · USDOT 3421176 · MC-1105956 · Updated Jul 17, 2026
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC
DBA DFA DAIRY BRANDS WEST
1,162 power unitsavg 8 yrNational · 16 statesKANSAS CITY, KS88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1105956 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1,162Power units
292 observed · MCS-150
264Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 17, 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 835 inspections.
USDOT registration66 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$10M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
26 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8 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 WEST LLC (USDOT 3421176) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 17, 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 17, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier received 486 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 349 vehicle-level and 485 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier has 26 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 17, 2026.
It reports 1,162 power units and 1,186 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC's USDOT number?
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC's USDOT number is 3421176, and its motor carrier number is MC-1105956.
Is DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 17, 2026, DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC's safety record?
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC has a 12.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 835 roadside inspections, with 26 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 WEST LLC's fleet?
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC operates 1,162 power units and 1,186 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC based?
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING WEST LLC is based in KANSAS CITY, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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