Dayton Freight currently attribute her growth to the dedication of its employees and the loyalty of all customers and business partners.” according to president Tom Cronin.
INTRODUCTION OF DAYTON FREIGHT LINES
MISSION OF DAYTON FREIGHT LINES
“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 OF DAYTON FREIGHT LINES
Delivering Value Today. Driving The Standard For Tomorrow.®
VALUE STATEMENT
People: Provide equal opportunity for each employee to achieve their full potential
Treat all employees with dignity and respect
Acknowledge all contributions
Practice open and interactive communication
Maintain trust and respect in all relationships
Work as a team throughout the company
Performance:Focus on exceeding the needs of external and internal customers
Conduct business practices honestly, ethically and morally
Preserve and care for company assets
Demonstrate operational excellence
Achieve sufficient earnings to support long-term growth and job security
Process:Improve all business procedures and methods
Commit resources to ongoing training, education and development
Recognize all quality achievements
Use Statistical Process Control (SPS) tools to measure effectiveness and efficiency
Partners:Seek partners who provide products and services that support our vision and mission
Establish mutually profitable business relationships
SERVICE CENTER OPENINGS BY YEAR
1981 Dayton
1982 Cincinnati
1985 Chicago, Columbus
1986 St. Louis, Minneapolis
1987 Toledo, Akron, Cleveland
1988 Pittsburgh
1990 Mansfield
1991 Walton
1992 Evansville, South Bend, Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne
1995 Grand Rapids, Flint, Louisville
1996 Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Wisconsin Rapids
2000 Danville, Rockford, Peoria, Bowling Green, Kalkaska, Detroit
2002 Des Plaines
2003 Salem
2004 Jackson
2005 Kansas City, Springfield, Cedar Rapids, Columbia,Sikeston
2006 London
2007 Tomah, Quad Cities
2008 Des Moines
2011 Lakeville, Mentor
2012 Gallipolis, Lowell
2013 Burlington
2015 Omaha, Brownstown
2016 Memphis
What types of benefits does Dayton Freight Lines offer employees? |
Competitive salaries
Medical insurance
Prescription drug card
Optional vision plan
Optional dental plan
Optional short term disability insurance
Optional long term disability insurance
Paid holidays (8)
$35,000 life insurance policy
Optional whole life insurance
Optional term life insurance
Optional critical care insurance
Paid vacation
401(k) plan
Profit sharing program
Paid personal day(s)
Direct deposit/payroll deduction
