September 16, 2025
Located directly across the street from the ROC Service Center, the newly built Shop features 4 bays, two designated for trailers and two for tractors. This marks our 25th Shop at Dayton Freight, and plays a key role in maintaining our equipment and growth in this region. The Service Center recently expanded to 90 doors, and the added Shop capacity enhances our ability to deliver efficient, on-site maintenance to keep…
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September 8, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, expands further into Pennsylvania with the opening of a new Service Center in Bedford! Conveniently located off I-99 near the PA Turnpike, this newly renovated Service Center provides more direct LTL coverage between Pennsylvania and the Midwest. The Bedford team will proudly serve the major cities of Altoona, Johnstown, Chambersburg, Carlisle and Harrisburg, PA…
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September 5, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, wins two Quest for Quality awards from Logistics Management in the categories of Midwest/North Central Regional LTL and Expedited Motor Carriers. The Quest for Quality awards are voted on by readers of the Logistics Management magazine and are considered one of the most important measures of customer satisfaction and operational excellence in the transportation…
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August 11, 2025
During Employee Appreciation Week (EAW), we proudly celebrate our 6,000 employees who continue to drive our success. Since the beginning, our goal has been simple: to recognize and celebrate our employees – not just every day, but by dedicating an entire week to honoring their hard work and dedication. Each Service Center puts their own unique spin on the celebration. Some cookout, order dunk tanks, play games, give out prizes…
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July 9, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, was named the 2024 LTL Carrier of the Year by R2 Logistics. This recognition highlights the outstanding performance and dedication of those who provided exceptional service to R2 Logistics and their customers. Dayton Freight was selected based on reliable service, communication and customer support. R2 Logistics is a leading third-party logistics company that specializes in…
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June 5, 2025
Dayton, Ohio — May 27, 2025 — Dayton Freight was recently named Regional LTL Carrier of the Year at Uber Freight’s 2024 Carrier Awards, an annual recognition program celebrating carriers across Uber Freight’s expansive logistics network. Each year, Uber Freight honors standout carriers that demonstrate exceptional service, operational excellence, and commitment to innovation in the past year. This year’s awards program recognized leaders across a wide range of categories, from long-haul…
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May 28, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, was named Regional LTL Carrier of the Year by DHL. Dayton Freight was selected for their superior performance in the following categories: invoice accuracy, on-time service, EDI compliance and ease of doing business. DHL is a leading logistics provider, serving customers globally. They provide industry-leading capabilities, including a network for air and ocean freight…
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May 6, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, was named Platinum LTL Carrier by Echo Global Logistics, Inc. This award recognizes Dayton Freight’s outstanding service, commitment and performance for Echo’s customers and employees. Echo Global Logistics, Inc. is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services. Echo offers freight brokerage and managed transportation solutions for all major modes. Dayton…
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