Dayton Freight

You belong at Dayton Freight! Be a part of The Dayton Difference.

Dayton Freight is a recognized leader in regional LTL transportation services and we are truly different from other carriers. It’s apparent in how we treat our customers, and each other. Our culture is one of teamwork, respect and professional honesty. Dayton Freight appreciates its employees: you are not just a number, you are family. We attribute our growth to the dedication of our employees, and the loyalty of our customers and business partners.

Dock To Driver Program

While growing our driver work force is a priority for Dayton Freight, recruiting and hiring quality driver candidates is one of the biggest challenges we face. We also recognize that our best employees want an opportunity for job advancement within our Company.

What better way to grow our driver work force than to develop our own dedicated employees!

We’ve found that one of the best ways to do this is through our Dock to Driver Program. Currently, 432 Dockworkers have graduated from this program. Our existing driver group embraces this program and welcomes our former Dockworkers at the highest level of teamwork and professionalism. This truly shows their commitment to The Dayton Difference.

Developing Future Leaders

Dayton Freight’s recruiting team participates in and sponsors various Career Fairs, Student Organizations and Athletic Programs in our 13-state region. Our goal is to create awareness of our Company and educate students about a potential future with Dayton Freight. There are multiple employment opportunities available for students during the summer, the school year or post-graduation.

Our Management Trainee Program is offered to recently graduated individuals twice a year. This full-time position offers hands-on exposure to virtually all positions at our Service Centers and Corporate Office. Upon completion of the program, Management Trainees are fully prepared to assume a leadership role within the Company.

The Management Internship Program is for currently enrolled college students who want to learn more about the transportation industry. During the summer, students participate in a 9-week internship where they have the opportunity to contribute to the success of a Service Center through learning and understanding each position’s operations and functions. Individuals who successfully complete this program, and have a sincere interest in Dayton Freight, will be considered for the Management Training Program upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree.

MISSION 

"The mission of Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. is to be the recognized leader in providing high quality regional LTL transportation services. We will accomplish our mission through trained and empowered employees who are dedicated to continuous improvements that focus on our customers and internal processes. Our ultimate measure of success will come from customer loyalty and partnerships. The services provided by Dayton Freight Lines, Inc. are the end result of our efforts and designed to meet or exceed our customers’ needs and expectations." 

VISION 

Delivering Value Today. Driving The Standard For Tomorrow.® 

VALUE STATEMENT 

People: 
Opportunity, dignity, respect, acknowledgment, communications, teamwork

Performance:
Exceed customer needs, business ethics, operational excellence, care for assets, support long-term growth 

Process:
Continuous improvement, ongoing training, KPI tools

Partners:
Support vision and mission, mutually profitable business relationships

The guiding principle behind Dayton Freight’s success is summed up in our Corporate vision statement: Delivering Value Today. Driving The Standard For Tomorrow.®  This statement translates into doing the very best we can – each and every day – to bring real value to customers in the way of on-time pickups and deliveries, careful handling of freight, ongoing fleet maintenance and accurate documentation of all operations.

It also means planning for the future in terms of extensive employee training, growing our asset-based Service Center network and investing in those technologies that will help us stay on the cutting edge of the transportation/service equation. Dayton Freight leads the industry in creating new standards for the use of technology in all external and internal processes.

With an emphasis on Company-owned facilities and a culture that is professional, positive and people-centered, we attribute our growth to the dedication of our employees and the loyalty of our customers and business partners.