HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/82866-abf-freight-system-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 17:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC29910
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (800) 755-6486, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC29910.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC29910 | — | Self-Insured Policy 0 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 10, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC29910 | — | Palisades Insurance Company Policy MISSING · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 10, 2001 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC29910 | Excess over $1,000,000 | Ace American Insurance Company Policy XSA H 079 416 51 · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Jan 1, 2003 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC29910 | — | LM Insurance Corporation Policy 022243300 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | 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
182 of 1,579 · Arkansas avg 16.9%
19 of 2,450 · Arkansas avg 1.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | 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 Arkansas average covers 50,593 vehicle and 86,703 driver inspections of all Arkansas-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
1,155 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 222 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 1,622 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 | Arkansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 681 | 182 | 59.0% | 66.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 309 | 0 | 26.8% | 18.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 102 | 6 | 8.8% | 10.7% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 40 | 13 | 3.5% | 0.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 23 | 21 | 2.0% | 2.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 53 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 50 | 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 | 45 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 43 | 43 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 38 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 34 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 34 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 32 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 30 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 23 | 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 Arkansas column is the mix across all Arkansas-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Black River Falls, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Wyoming, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Unknown, UT | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Schererville, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Rankin, MS | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | West Chester Township, OH | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Perry Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Louisville, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Xenia (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Not Reported, NM | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 82866 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC29910 |
| Legal name | ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 4,604 |
| Drivers | 6,667 |
| Annual mileage | 313,301,432 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 1, 1994) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 22, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersChemicalsPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC29910: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC29910: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Is ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's operating authority allow?
MC29910: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated May 22, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 82866. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 755-6486, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC29910, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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