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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 82866 · MC29910 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

ABF Freight System Inc

Fort Smith, AR · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersChemicalsPaper Products+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (800) 755-6486
4,604
Power units
6,667
Drivers
2,479
Inspections · 24 mo
341
Crashes · 24 mo
313M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
75
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 5 fatal crashes in 24 months. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
11.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 185 of 1,579 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.9%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 22 of 2,471 inspections
Crashes
341
5 fatal117 injury324 tow-away
Crash rate 0.54 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2,479
Driver inspections
2,471
Vehicle inspections
1,579
People injured
156
Fatalities
5
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1994)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC29910
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Jan 10, 2010Liability (BIPD) · Self-Insured · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4,604
Power units
4,604
Trucks
4,491
Tractors owned
24,297
Trailers owned
6,667
Drivers
6,667
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersChemicalsPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
313,301,432 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
82866
MC / docket
MC-29910
Legal name
ABF Freight System Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 22, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
6,667 (6,667)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is ABF Freight System Inc's USDOT number?

ABF Freight System Inc's USDOT number is 82866 and its docket number is MC29910.

Is ABF Freight System Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is ABF Freight System Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2,479 roadside inspections, a 11.7% vehicle and 0.9% driver out-of-service rate, and 341 reportable crashes (5 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is ABF Freight System Inc's fleet?

4,604 power units and 6,667 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 22, 2024.

What insurance does ABF Freight System Inc carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Self-Insured.

Where is ABF Freight System Inc located?

ABF Freight System Inc is located at 3801 Old Greenwood Rd, Fort Smith, AR, 72903-5937. Phone: (800) 755-6486.

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