June 11, 2026
Wabash has named Dayton Freight a 2025 Platinum Award winner, recognizing our on-time delivery, quality, cost, service and logistics optimization. Being honored for the ninth time speaks to our ongoing commitment to delivering excellence, and that has made this recognition possible year after year. We are grateful to Wabash for this honor and look forward to the road ahead! Wabash is an American diversified industrial manufacturer and one of North America’s largest producers of semi-trailers, truck bodies and liquid transportation systems.
June 4, 2026
Dayton Freight’s Milwaukee and Hudson, WI and Columbus, OH Service Centers were awarded the 2025 Exceptional Performance Award from Uline. This recognition was given based on the following criteria: exemplary customer service, technological innovation, partnership and dedication. This is the second time teams in Milwaukee and Hudson are being honored, and a first for the Columbus Service Center. Behind every shipment is a Dayton Freight team committed to getting it there safely. Thank you, Uline for your trust and partnership! Uline, a family-owned business, is the leading distributor…
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March 16, 2026
Collinsville, IL – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of supply chain services, opens a new, state-of-the-art Service Center in Collinsville, Illinois. Located on more than 100 acres, the Service Center has 100 doors and includes a heated dock, snow scraper, a Shop and advanced technology designed to support operational excellence. Strategically located at the I‑255 and I‑55 interchange, this allows faster access to major routes, improves efficiency and increases capacity. Dayton Freight’s Collinsville Service Center Manager, Patrick Weale said, “This facility is 40 minutes from our St. Louis Service Center and…
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February 27, 2026
For the first time, BlueGrace Logistics named Dayton Freight the Regional Carrier of the year. This award recognizes dependable service, strong regional coverage and commitment to operational excellence. This award is an honor, made possible by our employees’ dedication to providing the best service to our customers. BlueGrace Logistics is one of the nation’s largest Managed Logistics providers, delivering customizable transportation management solutions that help shippers control freight spend through advanced technology and a broad network of…
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February 10, 2026
Dayton, Ohio — Worldwide Express Group (WWEX) named Dayton Freight the 2026 Midwest LTL Carrier of the Year. Carrier partners within WWEX Group’s network are selected based on customer service, collaboration, technological innovation, shipment/revenue growth and overall excellence. “We are honored to receive this award from WWEX Group. This is the 12th time that we have received this award and it is a testament to our employees’ continued dedication to serving our customers!” said Dave Brady, Dayton Freight’s VP of Sales. WWEX Group brings together Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishipper. As a…
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November 21, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized with 3M’s 2025 Silver Award. This honor is presented to carriers that maintain on-time delivery above 95%, accurate documentation, service growth, sustainability and partnership engagement. 3M is a global leader in innovation, producing a diverse range of products across industries such as healthcare, consumer goods and safety. Known for iconic brands like Post-it Notes and Scotch Tape, the company emphasizes research and development to create solutions…
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October 30, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, was selected as Ryder’s Regional LTL Carrier of the Year. This award is presented to Ryder carriers who are reliable, efficient and safe at moving their customers’ freight. They select their top performing carriers who meet and exceed criteria in service quality and operational excellence. Ryder is a Fortune 500 commercial fleet management, dedicated…
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September 22, 2025
DAYTON, Ohio – Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has relocated its Salem Service Center to Mount Vernon, Illinois. The newly renovated facility increases Dayton Freight’s capacity in this market and includes 32 doors. The extra space allows the Salem team to work more efficiently and uphold the trusted service that Dayton Freight is known for. Salem Service Center Manager, Nelson Arrowsmith…
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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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