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Carrier profile · USDOT 82866 · MC-29910 · Updated Jul 13, 2026
Abf Freight System Inc
4,604 power unitsavg 7.8 yrNational · 51 statesFORT SMITH, AR84/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-29910 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4,604Power units
1,924 observed · MCS-150
2,748Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 3975 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$4M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal158158
322 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (USDOT 82866) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2003 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier received 2,468 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1,574 vehicle-level and 2,460 driver-level — across 51 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
The carrier has 322 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 158 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 13, 2026.
It reports 4,604 power units and 6,667 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 22, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 1, 1994 in the federal record refreshed Jul 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's USDOT number?
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's USDOT number is 82866, and its motor carrier number is MC-29910.
Is ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 13, 2026, ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's safety record?
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has a 11.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3,975 roadside inspections, with 322 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 84/100 (tier: review).
How big is ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's fleet?
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC operates 4,604 power units and 6,667 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC based?
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is based in FORT SMITH, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 51 states.
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