Abf Freight System Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Fort Smith, AR.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 113 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 4,491 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 24,297 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 4,604 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 4,604 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0% | 85% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 90% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 91% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0% | 77% | Better than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 27 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 197 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 522 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 13 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 9 | 30 | 33 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 22 | 54 | 55 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 880 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | WV | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 282 | 0.60 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 63 | 0.10 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 411 | 2.15 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 18 | 0.05 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 51 states. Top state CA accounts for 24% of activity. Activity outside home state (AR): 100%.
+46 other states with fewer inspections
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 21 | 36 | 40 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 18 | 42 | 43 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 22 | 48 | 51 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 16 | 33 | 33 |
| 279 |
| 235 |
| Unsafe Driving | 382 | 139 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 116 | 25 | 8 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 56 | 8 | 18 |
| Driver Fitness | 29 | 17 | 26 |
| PA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | IL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | 3927AD | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 172312A1HMMS | HM (Markings) - Offering a non-bulk HM package containing liquids without closures upward as required | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3922INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 172506AHMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required. | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 177823AHMTVMMCNID | HM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 39530B2ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |