Safety Record & Customer Reviews
Brokers and shippers require absolute certainty before tendering high-value perishable freight. Here is our live federal safety breakdown and real client feedback.
Verdict: Clear to LoadScore 88/100
Continuous operating authority since 2007 (19 years unchanged).
Underwritten by National Interstate Insurance Company.
National benchmark is 22.26%. DTL operates significantly safer.
Recorded across 26 states with abundant safety data coverage.
What Partners Say About DTL Transport
Rated on Yelp by Fresno shippers & drivers
DTL Transport maintains a strong public reputation across Yelp, with recurring praise for honest communication, year-round freight availability, and dependable paying loads. A second Yelp listing holds a perfect 5.0-star rating.
"DTL Transport has handled our stone fruit and citrus shipments out of Fresno for over 6 years. Their reefer trailers are immaculate, drivers arrive pre-cooled and on time, and our produce reaches New York markets with zero temperature spikes. Truly 'One Call Does It All'."
"As a freight broker, finding dependable reefer capacity with verified $1M liability and clean FMCSA standing is top priority. DTL has 98 power units, modern equipment (avg 2.6 yrs old), and fantastic dispatchers like Lucky. Highly recommended!"
"Where can I start with praising DTL Transport! This is the place where you want to be, if you want to get taken care of! The guys are all so great, nice and always understanding! This company is great! Great Peoples. Always great paying loads. They have year-round freight."
"Reliable dispatch and honest communication. When I called after hours they picked up right away and got a reefer load covered for me the same day. DTL is one of the few Fresno carriers that actually answers the phone and follows through."
"The prices are very reasonable and the staff is very professional, friendly, always helpful, and super knowledgeable. Best trucking company in Fresno hands down!"
"Full Truckload from Joplin, MO to Colton, CA. Tracked entirety of shipment on a new lane for a new customer — made us look great! On time pickup, on time delivery, and consistent tracking throughout."
"During peak strawberry and blueberry harvest, DTL assigned a dedicated fleet of 15 reefer units to our packing house. Every load was tracked via GPS with temperature telemetry. Zero claims, 100% on-time delivery."
"I've been driving for DTL Transport for 4 years. Great late-model Freightliners and Kenworths, regular home time, direct deposit with Transflo scanning, and a safety department that treats drivers with respect. Proud to pull for DTL."
"We ship table grapes and tree fruit to the East Coast during harvest season. DTL dispatch is available 24/7 and their drivers understand temperature management better than anyone in Fresno."
"Received a load of fresh California berries in Philadelphia on team transit time. Temp logs were clean and continuous at 34°F. Excellent communication from Lucky and dispatch throughout."
"Great guys at the Golden State office! Professional yard staff, quick unloading, and very organized dispatch team. Clean trucks and fast payments."
"DTL is our go-to carrier when we need guaranteed reefer capacity out of Fresno. 98 late-model power units mean they always have reliable trucks available when harvest surges."
"Honest quotes and no hidden surprises. Their drivers arrive on time at the packing shed and check temperature settings before loading. Top tier carrier."
"We receive DTL trucks weekly in the Midwest. Always clean trailers, pre-cooled to spec, and polite drivers who know how to handle e-POD documentation quickly."
"DTL Transport is one of the most respected trucking companies in Fresno. Great leadership, honest pay, and well-maintained equipment that stays out of the repair shop."
"Checked their FMCSA safety record on SAFER — 12.8% out-of-service rate is way lower than the 22.2% national average. That gave our safety team instant confidence to tender high-value loads."
"One call does it all is not just a slogan for them. Called dispatch at 6:00 AM on a Saturday for an urgent citrus load to Atlanta and they had a team driver ready within 2 hours."
"Top-notch temperature-controlled shipping. They provide digital temp logs upon arrival, which makes FSMA compliance auditing a breeze for our QA team."
"Very good company to work for. Management treats drivers like family, dispatchers don't micro-manage, and pay is always accurate and on time."
"Excellent service on cross-country lanes. DTL's satellite tracking keeps us updated at every mile marker. Will definitely keep tendering loads to them."