Founded in 1981, Dayton Freight Lines is a private, union-free, less-than-truckload (LTL) freight carrier that offers a range of transportation services. It operates more than 40 service centers and serves clients in over 10 U.S. states. Dayton Freight Lines maintains a strategic alliance network and also serves Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam. It provides online shipment tracking services to customers. The company is a recipient of the Diamond Supplier award from Navistar and has been awarded "Gold Status" by Lowe's. In addition, it has received the Carrier of the Year Award from NASSTRAC. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Dayton Freight Lines maintains a location in Springfield, Mo.