Freight Carrier/broker · Fort Smith, AR

ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

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

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • 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 Oct 18, 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

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Inspection activity   Inspected in 49 states over the past 24 months: CA (226), MO (59), TX (49), NM (44), TN (42), IL (40), NY (38), GA (33), NC (31), PA (31), OH (30), AR (30), +37 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 234 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 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)

  • 6
    Fatal
  • 117
    Injury
  • 224
    Tow
  • 347
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.6 282 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 63 Vehicle Maintenance 2.15 411 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 18

Inspection Summary

  • 2
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 719
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 88

  • 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 transportation6× OOS×6 SW 10
  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone6× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone6× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone6× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS43× OOS×43 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak7× OOS×7 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 ATIS5× OOS×5 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
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-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
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth7× 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
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× 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
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× 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
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× 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.12× OOS×12 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal5× 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 - inoperative4× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 172.506A-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required.2× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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 category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.22× OOS×19 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection7× OOS×7 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHHCHydraulic Hose Abraded (Chafed)1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× 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
  • 393.51C-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
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.7-CDMMNUCoupling - Semi-Trailer, mismatched coupler/ball/receiver, or not in use, when required1× 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)9× OOS×9 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
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp15× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking4× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub3× 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
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured3× OOS×3 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
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 23

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV34× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit32× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.8× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× 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, other45× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving17× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane10× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.6× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely6× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles4× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× 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
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× 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 limit50× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation53× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 21

  • 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
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD9× 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 carrier2× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner20× 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 official8× 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)7× 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
  • 395.22H4-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.4× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× 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
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
  • 395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 96

  • 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
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative17× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative13× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative11× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit9× SW 6

Hazardous Materials 22

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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