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 | 25 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 167 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 499 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 29 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 22 | 53 | 54 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 21 | 36 | 40 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 18 | 42 | 43 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 701 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | TN |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 282 | 0.64 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 54 | 0.11 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 416 | 2.14 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 16 | 0.06 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 51 states. Top state CA accounts for 25% of activity. Activity outside home state (AR): 100%.
+46 other states with fewer inspections
| Jan 1, 2025 |
| 0 |
| 21 |
| 47 |
| 50 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 24 | 47 | 47 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 22 |
| 229 |
| 183 |
| Unsafe Driving | 309 | 116 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 92 | 22 | 6 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 42 | 6 | 12 |
| Driver Fitness | 21 | 13 | 20 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3939ALSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 177834AHMC | HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity unde | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 3939ALRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 39216AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |