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ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

3801 OLD GREENWOOD ROAD · Fort Smith, AR 72903

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #29910
  • USDOT #82866 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a Fort Smith, AR freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Arkansas. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 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 May 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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
  • Building Materials
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arkansas — home base

Home base   Based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 236 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 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)

  • 3
    Fatal
  • 117
    Injury
  • 227
    Tow
  • 347
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.58 268 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.09 59 Vehicle Maintenance 2.17 410 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 16

Inspection Summary

  • 2
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 707
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 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 transportation5× OOS×5 SW 10
  • 173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone8× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone8× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone7× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× 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 restriction5× 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 ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves6× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 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 issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth6× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× 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. Time1× 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:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× 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 affected1× 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 missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on14× OOS×14 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.10× OOS×10 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal10× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps4× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp4× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLOWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle obscured when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.22× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative5× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.502(a)(1)Prohibited placarding1× 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 Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.15× OOS×14 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection6× OOS×6 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured22× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Brake drum with external crack or crack that opens upon application1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B2-CDLMPCoupling - Locking mechanism parts are missing/broken/deformed and kingpin is not secure2× 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 thereof1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70(b)Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70(b)(2)Defective fifth wheel locking mechanism1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Fifth wheel- Movement exceeds 1/2 inch1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.7-CDMMNUCoupling - Semi-Trailer, mismatched coupler/ball/receiver, or not in use, when required1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMRSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper1× 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)7× 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 certificate4× OOS×4 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.3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp22× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load2× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.104(d)Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 24

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit32× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV28× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.7× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× 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, other35× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving14× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.6× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely6× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane5× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles2× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions2× SW 5
  • 392.10A3-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle1× SW 5
  • 392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× 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 violation45× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation6× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1

Hours of Service 19

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time6× 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 Time3× 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 minutes2× 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 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD7× 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 hours2× 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 carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner17× 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 official7× 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.7× 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)6× 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 malfunctions5× 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.5× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× 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.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× 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 affected1× SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative16× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative12× 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 unit9× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative4× SW 6

Hazardous Materials 23

Locations

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

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