October 5, 2026
Dayton Freight is excited to announce the relocation of our Walton Service Center and the addition of another Shop to our network! The new, state-of-the-art Service Center increases capacity from 47 to 100 doors, features a heated dock and serves as a centrally located hub. Just two minutes away, the new maintenance Shop features four full-service bays. Together, these upgrades will strengthen service for current and future customers. After proudly serving…
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September 22, 2026
We’re proud to be honored by both TLI and DHL as Regional LTL Carrier of the Year! This marks the first time that Dayton Freight has been selected by TLI and the third from DHL. Both awards recognize the reliable, consistent service and positive customer experience our 6,000+ employees deliver every day. TLI is a leading third-party logistics provider that connects shippers with transportation solutions and carrier partners across North…
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September 3, 2026
We’re proud to announce that Dayton Freight – for the first time – has been named Cardinal Health’s Regional LTL Carrier of the Year supporting its Global Medical Products and Distribution business. This award recognizes our performance across key scorecard metrics. Thank you to Cardinal Health for your collaboration and trust. We’re proud to work alongside you and look forward to building on this success together! Cardinal Health is a…
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August 17, 2026
Employee Appreciation Week is an annual Dayton Freight tradition dedicated to celebrating the people who deliver excellence every day. Employees enjoy a week filled with camaraderie, games, prizes, food and commemorative T-shirts and gifts as a small thank you for their hard work and dedication. Each year, we choose a theme for the week. As we celebrate Dayton Freight’s 45th anniversary, there was one word that stood out the most: gratitude.…
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August 14, 2026
Dayton Freight is humbled to be recognized once again by Logistics Management with two 2026 Quest for Quality awards. We were awarded the Midwest/North Central Regional LTL category for the 16th time, and the Expedited Motor Carriers category for the 9th time. This honor is considered one of the most important measures of customer satisfaction and operational excellence in the transportation industry. The awards are based on customer feedback and…
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July 23, 2026
We are proud to announce that Home Depot selected Dayton Freight as 2025 Regional LTL Carrier of The Year. This is the first year that Home Depot awarded regional carriers. Dayton Freight was recognized above all national and regional carriers for our on-time service. We thank Home Depot for this recognition and the trust they place in us to deliver excellent service! At the end of the first quarter, The Home Depot operated a total of 2,361 retail stores and over…
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June 25, 2026
These recognitions from three respected third-party logistics providers highlight our reputation as a trusted carrier and the strength of our people, facilities, technology and customer-focused service. Thank you GEODIS, Logistics Plus & Echo Global Logistics for these awards! Read the Press Release Here
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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