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ABA FREIGHT LLC

  • 3657670
  • 34059 FM 2520
    SAN BENITO, TX 78586
  • 7
  • 7
  • 45

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending August 28, 2026

On-Road Performance
3.79 Not Public 0.70 8.22 0 Not Public 0.95
On-Road Performance Detail
4
3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
6.3
Combination Carrier
Not Public
45
4
21-100 relevant driver inspections
28
22
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
45
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
45
3
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 88

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers 1 0 1 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 1 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.60(a) Unauthorized passenger on board CMV 1 0 1 Unsafe Driving
395.22H2 Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically 1 0 3 HOS Compliance
395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 2 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 1 0 5 HOS Compliance
383.21 Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license 1 0 8 Driver Fitness
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
383.25A1 Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. 1 0 1 Driver Fitness
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11UR Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.13(d)(3) Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.201D-FR Frame - Accessories improperly attached 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.43(a) No/improper tractor protection valve 2 2 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy 2 2 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(a) Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(b) Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 3 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIAD Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BMBCAD Air Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s) 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(b) ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.86A1-RIG Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 6 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 4 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 3 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 3 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss 3 3 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination 2 2 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HLIW Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 45

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
8/8/2026 TXV262499129 TX R801044 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/7/2026 TXV262525768 TX R816549 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. 4  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
8/2/2026 TXV262496794 TX R845691 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
7/25/2026 LALARBS00089 LA R801044 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/22/2026 FL2214008289 FL R816549 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative 6  
7/16/2026 TXV262437180 TX R692964 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
7/12/2026 TXV262481341 TX R816644 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 4  
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
6/13/2026 TXV262399644 TX R769446 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
383.21 Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license 8  
383.25A1 Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
6/9/2026 TXV262407738 TX R816644 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
6/2/2026 MS6620003573 MS R800253 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/28/2026 LALAPWS01872 LA R692962 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/2/2026 TXV262324162 TX R816549 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.22H2 Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet 1  
395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically 3  
4/29/2026 TXV262337663 TX R816644 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
4/21/2026 KYCV44396733 KY R800253 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/15/2026 TXV262309362 TX R692962 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
4/8/2026 SD5060000274 SD R801044 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
3/24/2026 FL3170008958 FL R692964 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
3/2/2026 TXV262257060 TX R769446 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency 1  
2/19/2026 AL2120000145 AL R816549 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
2/2/2026 LALADZS00532 LA R816549 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
12/31/2025 FL3595006297 FL R800253 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
12/27/2025 TXV252131604 TX R800253 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
12/15/2025 TNI038520077 TN R801044 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/4/2025 LALARIS01499 LA R816549 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers 1  
10/24/2025 CO0497932929 CO R800253 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. 6  
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 4  
393.86A1-RIG Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing. 2  
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 1  
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
393.201D-FR Frame - Accessories improperly attached 2  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
10/4/2025 TXV252054827 TX R692964 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system 4  
9/24/2025 TXV252038404 TX R692964 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/17/2025 TXV252026208 TX R769446 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
8/20/2025 MS6613001791 MS R800253 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/11/2025 CO0394511204 CO R800253 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/22/2025 TXV251960332 TX R692964 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
392.60(a) Unauthorized passenger on board CMV 1  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 4  
393.43(a) No/improper tractor protection valve (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
396.5B-HLIW Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel 2  
7/17/2025 FL3925003846 FL R692962 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/28/2025 TXV251901403 TX R692962 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
6/11/2025 TXV251913360 TX R693135 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.45(a) Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
6/5/2025 FL4641000844 FL R692964 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/30/2025 AR7900000982 AR R693135 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/2/2025 LALAQFS00028 LA R692962 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.48A-BMBCAD Air Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s) 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.48A-BIAD Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 4  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
3/17/2025 LALARNS00249 LA R769446 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/26/2025 TXV251720608 TX R692963 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.55(b) ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys 4  
393.13(d)(3) Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 3  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
2/22/2025 TXV251782965 TX R692963 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
2/5/2025 TXV251777867 TX R692964 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 6  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 4  
393.43(a) No/improper tractor protection valve (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
1/25/2025 TXV251766292 TX R692962 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.47(b) Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
12/28/2024 TNI036770050 TN R692964 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/22/2024 TXV241541462 TX R692963 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation 8  
393.11UR Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 3  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
9/13/2024 TXV241542665 TX R692963 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 4  
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 3  
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude 2  

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

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Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

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