ABF Freight System Inc
USDOT 82866 · MC-29910 · Fort Smith, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
ABF Freight System Inc is a corporation based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 4,604 power units and 6,667 drivers, which ranks it #5 by fleet size among 82 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arkansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 2,458 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 11.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 342 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (152 injuries, 6 fatalities, 325 tow-away), or 7.4 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, chemicals, paper products, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | ABF Freight System Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 82866 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-29910 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3801 Old Greenwood Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903 |
| Phone | (800) 755-6486 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 22, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 82866.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 113 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 4,491 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 24,297 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.45 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 5.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 313,301,432 miles reported for 2023 – about 68,050 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 6,667 CDL drivers; 1,921 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 4,746 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Arkansas carriers with 50+ units (82).
| Measure | ABF Freight System Inc | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.7% | 14.8% | 14.5% | 21% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 24% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.4 | 2.6 | 5.4 | 184% higher than average |
| Inspections | 2,458 | 2,450 with a driver check, 1,569 with a vehicle check, 1,155 BASIC violations recorded, 666 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 1, 1994) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Arkansas
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Arkansas carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Maverick Transportation LLC USDOT 178538 | North Little Rock | 1,640 | 1,702 | 3,415 | 9.8% | 165 |
| Pam Transport Inc USDOT 179752 | Tontitown | 2,049 | 2,091 | 2,966 | 14.1% | 105 |
Other carriers near Fort Smith
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ok Foods Inc USDOT 606159 | Fort Smith | 99 | 99 | 38 | 46.2% | 4 |
| Art Transport Inc USDOT 1058546 | Van Buren | 136 | 127 | 266 | 38.9% | 11 |
| Generations Transport Inc USDOT 783619 | Ft Smith | 72 | 51 | 87 | 6.7% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of ABF Freight System Inc?
ABF Freight System Inc is registered with USDOT number 82866 and operating authority MC-29910.
How many trucks does ABF Freight System Inc have?
It reports 4,604 power units (4,491 tractors, 113 straight trucks) and 24,297 trailers, with 6,667 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 22, 2024).
Where is ABF Freight System Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903.
What is the out-of-service rate of ABF Freight System Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.