DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC
785-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Kansas City, KS. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 3421178
- MC
- MC1105960
- Based
- Kansas City, KS
- Contact
- 2143033400 · maureen.peterson@dfamilk.com
What this carrier is
With 785 power units and 778 drivers on file, DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING NORTH LLC is an enterprise-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier operating out of Kansas City, KS. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1105960 authority. FMCSA lists Refrigerated food as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved.
Fleet composition on file: 141 owned trucks, 620 owned tractors, 1,334 owned trailers, 23 term-leased tractors, 23 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 28 motor carriers operating 775–798 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 6.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 164 | 530.33 | 30.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 32 | 75.00 | 42.7% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 16.67 | 6.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 248 | 645.33 | 38.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.33 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 775–798-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 3421178: 553 inspections across 28 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 11, 2026 in NY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 163 |
| Hours-of-Service | 33 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 247 |
| Total violations | 457 (81 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 38 reportable crashes , 17 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 27, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at an enterprise fleet scale, with refrigerated food on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (1,357 trailers against 643 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 28 peer carriers operating 775–798 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 377 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 26 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 457 violations, 38 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 785 power units on file.
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