HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/377638-friend-freightways-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (402) 525-7182, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC225752.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC225752 | — | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA875045432 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Aug 17, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 17 · Nebraska avg 21.2%
0 of 36 · Nebraska avg 2.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | KY | 1 | 3 | No |
| Dec 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 19, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 15, 2025 | UT | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | MT | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Nebraska average covers 22,407 vehicle and 49,320 driver inspections of all Nebraska-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Nebraska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 45.5% | 20.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 36.4% | 13.3% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | 62.6% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIIELDSDN | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nebraska column is the mix across all Nebraska-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | I-90, MT | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | NE | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 377638 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC225752 |
| Legal name | FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 3,417,011 (2022) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 31, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 9, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 18, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesOtherIce Cream
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC
What does FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC's operating authority allow?
MC225752: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 377638. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (402) 525-7182, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC225752, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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