Abf Cartage Inc
FMCSA out-of-service order in force since Jun 25, 2008: 90 day failure to pay fine. A carrier under an out-of-service order may not operate in interstate commerce.
Abf Cartage Inc (USDOT 512437) is under an FMCSA out-of-service order dated June 25, 2008, reason given: 90 day failure to pay fine. FMCSA still lists active authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-176725. The earliest grant on file is from November 1984, 41 years, 11 months ago. $4,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company. It reported 3 power units and 4 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (July 2025). 2 other active carriers list the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-176725 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $1,000,000 liability | $5,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Nov 23, 1984 (41 years, 11 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Ace American Insurance Company | $4,000,000 | Jan 1, 2003 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2010 | MC-176725 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 26, 2010 | MC-176725 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 2, 2007 | MC-176725 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 2, 2007 | MC-176725 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| May 19, 2003 | MC-176725 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 22, 1985 | MC-176725 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 5, 1985 | MC-176725 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Nov 23, 1984 | MC-176725 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-176725 | Common | Apr 1, 2003 | Mar 6, 2003 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-176725 | Contract | Apr 1, 2003 | Mar 6, 2003 · involuntary revocation |
Out-of-service orders
| Date | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2008 | 90 day failure to pay fine | In force |
Registration
| USDOT number | 512437 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-176725 |
| Legal name | Abf Cartage Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903 |
| USDOT added | Feb 10, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Sep 15, 2005 |
| Hazardous materials | Yes |
Fleet
| Power units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 3 |
| Drivers | 4 · 4 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 21,525 · 2024 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Building materials, Liquids/gases, Intermodal containers, Chemicals, Paper products, Construction
Other records
- 2 other active carriers list the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 14, 2026. Sources
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