Abf Freight System Inc
Abf Freight System Inc (USDOT 82866) runs 4,604 power units and 6,667 drivers based in Fort Smith, AR, with active operating authority as a broker and a motor carrier of property under MC-29910. The earliest grant on file is from February 1977, 49 years, 8 months ago. $4,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company. 2 other active carriers list the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-29910 | Broker | Active | bond | $5,000,000 liability, bond |
| MC-29910 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $1,000,000 liability | $5,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Feb 11, 1977 (49 years, 8 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 | — |
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Self-Insured | $1,000,000 | Jan 10, 2001 | — |
| Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84 | Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. | — | Oct 1, 2025 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2012 | MC-29910 | Granted · broker |
| Oct 26, 2012 | MC-29910 | Granted · broker |
| Mar 6, 1991 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 28, 1991 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 27, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 27, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 17, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 9, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 25, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 15, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 4, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| May 29, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Apr 19, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 23, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 24, 1984 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 30, 1983 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 16, 1983 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Oct 14, 1983 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Sep 26, 1983 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 18, 1983 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 23, 1983 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Apr 15, 1982 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Oct 1, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Sep 8, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Sep 2, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Sep 2, 1981 | MC-29910 | Superseded · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 4, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 20, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 16, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 2, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 19, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 18, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 3, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| May 18, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Apr 30, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Apr 28, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Apr 8, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Apr 1, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 31, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 25, 1981 | MC-29910 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Registration
| USDOT number | 82866 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-29910 |
| Legal name | Abf Freight System Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903 |
| USDOT added | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 22, 2024 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Nov 1, 1994 |
| Hazardous materials | Yes |
Fleet
| Power units | 4,604 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 4,604 |
| Drivers | 6,667 · 6,667 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 313,301,432 · 2023 |
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 12, 2026. Sources
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