Abf Freight System INC
Fort Smith, AR
Profile data updated Jul 23, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
4,604
Power Units
6,667
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Fort Smith, AR, they operate a fleet of 4,604 power units with 6,667 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker, Dump Truck, Intermodal, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Abf Freight System INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 113 | 0 | 0 | 113 |
| Tractors | 4,491 | 0 | 0 | 4,491 |
| Trailers | 24,297 | 0 | 0 | 24,297 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Abf Freight System INC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 6,667
MCS-150 Mileage: 313,301,432 miles (2023)
Driver Information
6,667
Total Drivers
6,667
CDL Drivers
6,667
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
1,732 trucks and 1,857 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Mack, Freightliner, Hyundai Translead. Equipment breakdown: 1641 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1589 SEMI-TRAILER, 268 FULL TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 6.6%. Some inspections found brake, tire, or hours-of-service issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (7 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1,641 | 46% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1,589 | 44% |
| FULL TRAILER | 268 | 7% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 54 | 2% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 21 | 1% |
| DOLLY CONVERTER | 15 | 0% |
| OTHER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (1,857 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1,589 |
| Full Trailer | 268 |
| Great Dane | 700 |
| Hyundai Translead | 575 |
| Stoughton | 273 |
| Vanguard National | 74 |
| Grea | 25 |
| Grdn | 22 |
| Unpublishe | 19 |
| Utility Trailer | 15 |
| Wabash | 13 |
| Vang | 11 |
| Unknown | 10 |
| Operb | 10 |
| Vanguard | 7 |
| Tranl | 7 |
| Grtdan | 7 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 306 | 32% |
| Freightliner | 156 | 16% |
| Hyundai Translead | 155 | 16% |
| Great Dane | 151 | 16% |
| Stoughton | 61 | 6% |
| International | 22 | 2% |
| Vanguard National | 20 | 2% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 18 | 2% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 17 | 2% |
| Peterbilt | 12 | 1% |
| Hino | 11 | 1% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 11 | 1% |
| Unpublishe | 5 | 1% |
| Utility Trailer | 4 | 0% |
| Wabash | 4 | 0% |
| Grdn | 4 | 0% |
| Vntc | 3 | 0% |
| CIMC | 3 | 0% |
| Tran | 3 | 0% |
| Vang | 2 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3MA151 | OK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| DR9013 | OK | Dm Utility FULL TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| AU9037 | OK | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3GF128 | OK | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| FIJI95 | FL | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3MA180 | OK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3DK669 | OK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| DH7209 | OK | Vntc SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3LG202 | OK | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| BK9071 | OK | Hyundai Translead DOLLY CONVERTER | 1 | May 2026 |
| U784767 | TN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| BK9454 | OK | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3HQ125 | OK | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3MJ707 | OK | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3KX178 | OK | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3228GE | OK | Grtdan SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3MX051 | OK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3AW302 | OK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3GK034 | OK | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| DR8845 | OK | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 20 states: OK (3345) · TN (45) · IN (29) · CA (25) · TX (14) · ME (12) · OH (11) · NY (11) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 3,589)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2,474
Inspections
24 months
1,633
Violations
Total found
247
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-12.9%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | ME | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | AR | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | AR | Full | 2 | 2 |
| 07/14/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | UT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 2,474 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
342
Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
152
Injuries
327
Tow-Aways
342 FMCSA-recordable · 19 hazmat-involved
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2026 | OH | SPRINGFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/02/2026 | NC | DURHAM, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/22/2026 | NV | HENDERSON, NV | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/06/2026 | GA | BUFORD, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/05/2026 | NV | Not Reported, NV | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/05/2026 | AR | ROGERS, AR | 0 | 1 | No |
| 06/02/2026 | TX | SWEETWATER, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/27/2026 | NC | SMITHFIELD, NC | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 05/26/2026 | MO | BLUE SPRINGS, MO | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/22/2026 | MO | HARRISONVILLE, MO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/20/2026 | OK | COWETA, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/20/2026 | OH | COLUMBUS, OH | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/19/2026 | WA | PUYALLUP, WA | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/18/2026 | PA | LOWER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/17/2026 | CO | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/14/2026 | PA | MARPLE TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/08/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/04/2026 | TN | NASHVILLE, TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| 05/01/2026 | WV | PRINCETON, WV | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/01/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/30/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/30/2026 | GA | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/28/2026 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/21/2026 | IA | MUSCATINE, IA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 04/20/2026 | WA | LAKEWOOD, WA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 342 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is inferred to operate: Tanker, Dump Truck, Intermodal, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's authority currently active?
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC been in business?
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC located?
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is physically located at 3801 OLD GREENWOOD RD, FORT SMITH, AR 72903-5937.
Roadside Inspection History 2,474 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has been inspected 2,474 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, MO, NM. Out of these, 204 inspections (about 8%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLSR — 58 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | ME | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-18 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-07-14 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-12 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC was cited for 1,171 violations, of which 227 (19%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 692 | 185 |
| Unsafe Driving | 313 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 99 | 7 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 43 | 13 |
| Driver Fitness | 24 | 22 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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