Freight Carrier/broker · Fort Smith, AR

ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

3801 OLD GREENWOOD RD · Fort Smith, AR 72903-5937

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(800) 755-6486 Tap to call
  • MC #29910
  • USDOT #82866 USDOT Active
  • 4604
    Power Units
  • 6667
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a Fort Smith, AR freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Arkansas. This company has 4604 truck(s) in their fleet and 6667 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-29910 and their USDOT number is 82866.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/22/2024 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/22/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 313,301,432 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 228 inspections (past 24 months) California — 228 inspections (past 24 months) California — 228 inspections (past 24 months) California — 228 inspections (past 24 months) California — 228 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 64 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 38 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 37 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 34 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 30 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 29 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 29 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 9 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Hawaii — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maine — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 50 states over the past 24 months: CA (228), MO (64), TN (40), IL (39), OH (38), TX (37), NM (36), GA (34), NY (32), PA (30), NC (29), SC (28), +38 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 245 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 11.5% 23.4% Driver 0.7% 6.7% Hazmat 1.3% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 4
    Fatal
  • 118
    Injury
  • 227
    Tow
  • 349
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.64 282 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.09 60 Vehicle Maintenance 2.12 417 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.06 19

Inspection Summary

  • 2
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 728
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 87

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation OOS×6 SW 10
  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44× OOS×44 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV SW 8
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on13× OOS×13 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.10× OOS×10 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLOWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle obscured when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.23× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.502(a)(1)Prohibited placarding OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.20× OOS×17 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×6 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed) OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Brake drum with external crack or crack that opens upon application OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B2-CDLMPCoupling - Locking mechanism parts are missing/broken/deformed and kingpin is not secure OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70(b)Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.7-CDMMNUCoupling - Semi-Trailer, mismatched coupler/ball/receiver, or not in use, when required OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier) OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMRSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×7 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×5 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp18× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×2 SW 1
  • 392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.104(d)Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 25

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit35× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV31× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other40× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving16× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions SW 5
  • 392.10A3-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle SW 5
  • 392.2PImproper passing SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit54× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation50× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1

Hours of Service 17

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner19× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 97

  • 393.102C1-CCargo - Immobilized, such so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative17× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative14× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative12× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6

Hazardous Materials 24

Locations

Physical Address
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
3801 OLD GREENWOOD RD
FORT SMITH, AR 72903-5937
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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