Carrier profile · USDOT 3042 · MC-159792 · FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026

Dairy Farmers of America Inc

DBA DFA

407 power unitsavg 5.6 yrNational · 22 statesKANSAS CITY, KS88/100

CARRIER ACTIVEMC-159792 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY

Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily

407Power units

114 observed · MCS-150

118Trailers seen

Decoded · vPIC

5.6Avg age (yr)

1997–2026 · vPIC

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Load decision · FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026

Clear to load

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Watch · 1

Fatal crash on record20 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's 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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 209 inspections.

USDOT registration

yr registered

Active for-hire

Insurance (BIPD)$10M in force

FMCSA L&I

Vehicle OOS · 24-mo5.3%

▼ 22.26% nat'l

Crashes · fatal

14 in 24 mo

Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots

Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

407 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.6 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

12 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.

A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.

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15 hours-of-service violations on record, most recent Mar 26, 2026.

Safety

169 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026

Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative · vs national

Vehicle OOS 5.3%24-mo cumulative

050%nat'l 22.26%

Driver OOS 2.4%24-mo cumulative

030%nat'l 6.67%

Every inspection in the window pooled — 75 vehicle and 168 driver inspections over 24 months.

Vehicle OOS rate· vehicle OOS · vehicle-level inspections · 6-month trailing

9.5% · latest 6-mo window▼ Falling

Share of vehicle-level roadside inspections in each trailing six-month window that resulted in a vehicle out-of-service order. Trending down 3.9 pts across the window. The national vehicle benchmark uses the same metric and is shown on the chart.

Roadside inspection history· 24 charted calendar months · vehicle / driver level · any-OOS overlay

168 inspections in the charted months · busiest month May '25 · 12

Vehicle-levelDriver-levelAny OOS

Monthly FMCSA roadside inspections across the 24 charted calendar months. Bars show level-qualified vehicle and driver populations; one inspection can qualify for both. The line shows inspections with any out-of-service result.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Thin coverage

Under-inspected

Expected

Well-monitored

Heavily inspected

≈0.2 / unit·yr

thin signalabundant signal

Few roadside inspections for a 407-unit fleet — the out-of-service and violation signals above rest on a small sample, so weight them cautiously. Thin coverage on a young authority is itself a flag.

Registered power units: 407
Inspections · 24 mo: 169
Annualized: ≈85 / yr
Coverage: ≈0.2 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving40 · 0 OOS
395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance9 · 0 OOS
393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance6 · 0 OOS
393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance6 · 5 OOS
396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance5 · 2 OOS
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance5 · 0 OOS
393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance4 · 0 OOS
395.22 ELD — provider/registration/malfunctionHOS Compliance4 · 0 OOS
393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance4 · 0 OOS
393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance3 · 0 OOS

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Authority & Insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

FMCSA authority & insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common: Active
Contract: Active
Broker: Active

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability$10,000,000 in force

Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census

Surety bond (census)Recorded per census

Insurance adequacy· filed BIPD vs the $750K federal floor

$10M in forcegeneral-freight federal minimum

$750K floor

Filed BIPD coverage of $10M meets or exceeds the $750K federal minimum for general freight (49 CFR 387.9). Some commodities (hazmat, larger vehicles) require $1M–$5M — confirm against your load.

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$750K BIPD last filed ’23 · 9 insurers · 2 lapsesCoverage lapse

Hartford Fire’05–’08

Star’08–’11

Ace American’12–’23

1994200220102018now

Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 11 insurers are named in the list below.

BIPD in force — $10,000,000 · NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · since Oct 2023

All 11 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals

Insurer	Period	Limit	Renewals
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	Jul 2012 → Nov 2023	$750K	4
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	Jul 2011 → Jul 2012	$750K	1
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY	Jul 2008 → Jul 2011	$750K	1
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY	Jul 2005 → Jul 2008	$750K	1
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	Jul 2005 → Jul 2005	$750K	1
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	Jul 2003 → Jul 2005	$750K	1
TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY	Jul 2003 → Jul 2003	$750K	1
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	Jul 1998 → Jul 1998	$750K	2
MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	Jan 1998 → Oct 1998	$750K	1
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY	Jan 1995 → Jan 1995	$750K	5
THE HOME INSURANCE CO.	Jan 1994 → Feb 1995	$750K	1

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Equipment

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

FMCSA equipment data as of Oct 14, 2026

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150): 407
Observed power (24 mo): 114
Trailers (towed): 118

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

5.6 yr

Average age

2026

Newest model yr

1997

Oldest model yr

51.7%

VINs decoded

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Operations & Lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 22 states · 24 mo

FMCSA operations & lanes data as of Oct 14, 2026

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusNational

revealed

States observed

US states

Inspections · 24 mo

169

UT busiest

Inspections by state· roadside inspections, last 24 mo

Utah: 55 inspections
Colorado: 39 inspections
Montana: 22 inspections
Kansas: 8 inspections
New Mexico: 7 inspections
Wyoming: 5 inspections
Indiana: 5 inspections
Idaho: 4 inspections
South Dakota: 3 inspections
Nevada: 3 inspections
Kentucky: 2 inspections
New York: 2 inspections
Arizona: 2 inspections
Texas: 2 inspections
Missouri: 2 inspections
Massachusetts: 2 inspections
Georgia: 1 inspections
New Hampshire: 1 inspections
Nebraska: 1 inspections
California: 1 inspections
Illinois: 1 inspections
Iowa: 1 inspections

Home base

KANSAS CITY, KS

1405 N 98TH ST

Most inspections: UT

55 inspections

UT 55 · CO 39 · MT 22

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Network & Fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

FMCSA network & fraud data as of Oct 14, 2026

Last 12 months: 3 trucks also ran under 3 other carriers

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 2501703 USDOT 3421176 USDOT 1490474Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.

Show all-time history (19 trucks · 19 carriers)

Across all inspections on record: USDOT 337319 USDOT 3421327 USDOT 3461722 USDOT 3621856 USDOT 2751730 USDOT 2790800 USDOT 3421176 USDOT 362168

Shares a registration email domain with other carriers

@dfamilk.com — 14 carriers: USDOT 40362 USDOT 61329 USDOT 306662 USDOT 563164 USDOT 714483 USDOT 1392084 USDOT 3076388 USDOT 3369782

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)

407

Observed (24 mo)

114

Shared w/ other carriers

Registered capacity materially exceeds what is observed roadside — the MCS-150 may be stale or the fleet under-utilized.

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Identity & Federal

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

FMCSA identity & federal data as of Oct 14, 2026

Location

Physical address: 1405 N 98TH ST, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66111-1865
Mailing address: 3659 E C STREET, GREELEY, CO, 80631
Operation: Interstate

Contact

Phone: (970) 475-3311
Fax: (970) 232-2873
Email: [email protected]
Web domain: dfamilk.com

Registration

Officers: Rich Belmarez · Robert Kidder
USDOT / docket: 3042 · MC-159792
First registered: Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150: Mar 4, 2026 · 15,308,226 mi (2025)
FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory · Apr 17, 2001
D-U-N-S: 833905946

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

407

Power units

394

Drivers

394

CDL drivers

15,308,226

Annual mileage

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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

FMCSA federal activity data as of Oct 14, 2026

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

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vehicle out-of-service rate

Safety and violations

4 of 75 eligible vehicle inspections had a vehicle OOS finding.

FMCSA roadside inspections, Oct 2024 to Oct 2026.

76violation records

10OOS-tagged records

4 of 75inspections with OOS

What the violations were

FMCSA BASIC themes in plain language: vehicle maintenance, driver fitness, hours of service and unsafe driving. Roadside records grouped without double counting.

Unsafe driving

320%0 / 32

Hours of service

130%0 / 13

Brakes

110%0 / 11

Other vehicle maintenance

967%6 / 9

Lights

60%0 / 6

Driver fitness

4100%4 / 4

Other / unclassified

10%0 / 1

Bar = record count; % = OOS share.

Vehicle OOS over time

Eligible vehicle inspections in six-month windows; no national comparison.

30%

15%

30%

0%Oct 24 to Apr 250 / 3

3%Apr 25 to Oct 251 / 29

0%Oct 25 to Apr 260 / 17

12%Apr 26 to Oct 263 / 26

Top 3 codes (18 of 76 records)

395.24 ELD — record edits / data8
392.2-SLLS2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)5
392.2-SLLTCD State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)5

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392.2-SLLTL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
393.45D-B Brake tubing / hose defects4
392.2-SLLEWG3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLLR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLS4 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2WG State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
393.47E Brake actuators / linings / components2
393.53B-B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators2
393.55E-B Antilock brake system (ABS)2
393.75A3-TAOL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)2
395.22H4-ELDBRODS ELD — provider/registration/malfunction2
376.11D1 Other violation1
383.23A2 Operating without a valid CDL1
383.51A-LCDLRSWD Commercial Driver's License (CDL)1
391.11B2-Q Driver not qualified1
391.41B10-MC No / expired medical certificate1
392.2-INAT State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLCP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWA2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWG2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLIRP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLML State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLSWZ State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2FT State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
393.11A1-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-LCHL Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-LSML Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.13C1-CSSRR Retroreflective sheeting1
393.201B-FR Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.205A-WRCC Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.45B2-B-AIR Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.75A3-ATIS Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A3-TFL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.9A-LFTSI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LRLI Inoperative required lamps1
395.22H1-ELDNUM ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.30B1-ELDDFR ELD — use / data transfer1
395.3A3-HOSPRNP Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
396.3A1-BALAC Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-HCM Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.5-HL Oil and/or grease leak1

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC.

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC (USDOT 3042) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.

The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 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. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 5.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026.

The carrier received 169 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 75 vehicle-level and 168 driver-level — across 22 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 14, 2026.

The carrier has 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 20 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026.

It reports 407 power units and 394 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 4, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 17, 2001 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.

Frequently asked

What is DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC's USDOT number?

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC's USDOT number is 3042, and its motor carrier number is MC-159792.

Is DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026. DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC's safety record?

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC has a 5.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 209 roadside inspections, with 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC's fleet?

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC operates 407 power units and 394 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC based?

DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC is based in KANSAS CITY, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.

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Contact & documents

Call dispatch(970) 475-3311 Email dispatch[email protected]Carrier packetDownload / print · free

USDOT: 3042
MC / Docket: MC-159792
Officer: RICH BELMAREZ
Address: 1405 N 98TH ST
KANSAS CITY, KS, 66111-1865

At a glance

Active for-hire authority

Common authority · 52 yr continuous

$10M BIPD in force

BIPD in force — $10,000,000 · NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · since Oct 2023

Vehicle OOS 5.3%

vs 22.26% national — at or below benchmark.

20 fatal crashes

On the FMCSA crash record.

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