According to FMCSA records, Abf Freight System INC (DOT# 82866) in Fort Smith, Arkansas has 3,654 inspections on record with 2,558 violations and a 9.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 327 crashes, including 3 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
3,654Inspections
9.0%Vehicle OOS Rate
327Crashes
4,604Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate9.0%
Carrier: 9.0% (330 of 3,654)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.7%
Carrier: 0.7% (26 of 3,654)National: 6.4%
65%OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Arkansas
26%crash rate better than 26% of carriers in Arkansas
Violation Categories · 2,558 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
2,558total violations across 3,654 inspections
443violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1,399
Unsafe Driving
860
Hours of Service
155
Driver Fitness
31
Hazardous Materials
86
Other
27
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC029910
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Excess
Ace American Insurance Company
$4,000
01/01/2003
BIPD/Primary
Self-insured
$1,000
01/10/2001
SURETY
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
N/A
10/01/2025
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.
Power Units4,604
Drivers6,667
Fleet SizeEnterprise Fleet
Operation TypeInterstate
HazmatYes
Operating Since06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed20240522 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150)313,301,432
Address3801 Old Greenwood Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903