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SEWARD MOTOR FREIGHT INC

970 280TH ROAD · Seward, NE 68434

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  • MC #85718
  • USDOT #73148 USDOT Active
  • 49
    Power Units
  • 31
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SEWARD MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a Seward, NE freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Nebraska. This company has 49 truck(s) in their fleet and 31 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-85718 and their USDOT number is 73148.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/08/2025 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/08/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,048,022 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Nebraska — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: NE (10), KS (7), IA (5), MO (5), TN (5), IL (4), WI (2), IN (2), AL (1), OK (1), KY (1), OH (1), +1 more. Home base: Seward, Nebraska.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.1 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.59 5 Vehicle Maintenance 5.52 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 26
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 6

  • 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 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
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× 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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
SEWARD MOTOR FREIGHT INC
970 280TH ROAD
SEWARD, NE 68434
Mailing Address
SEWARD MOTOR FREIGHT INC
PO BOX 126
SEWARD, NE 68434

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