ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
- 82866
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3801 OLD GREENWOOD ROAD
FORT SMITH, AR 72903 - 4,604
- 6,667
- 2,464
Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 03/15/2025 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
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| Vehicle | 12.4 | 21.4 |
| Driver | 0.5 | 6.0 |
| Hazmat | 2.1 | 4.5 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 03/15/2025 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
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| Property | Yes | MC-29910 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | Yes | MC-29910 |
BASIC Status
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Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending February 28, 2025
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
2.33
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Measure | 2.48 | 2.44 | 2.45 | 2.43 | 2.40 | 2.33 |
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Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 824
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
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| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 66 | 5 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 35 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 30 | 30 | 8 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 29 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 25 | 15 | 6 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 24 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 18 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 18 | 7 | 6 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 17 | 9 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 17 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 15 | 3 | 2 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 13 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 10 | 4 | 4 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95(b) | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 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. | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative. | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| 393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D3-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative. | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured. | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.11RT | Retroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 1993 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.43E-BBST | Brake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection. | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield - Obstructed | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure. | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.75C-OOS | Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on. | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.102C1-C | Cargo - Immobilized, such so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle''s stability or maneuverability is adversely affected | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.104(d) | Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.110C-C | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking); at least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.126 | Failure to ensure intermodal container securement | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.126B-CIM | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s). | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or looose pigtail). | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.24(b) | Noncompliant fog/driving lamps | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.24(d) | Improper Head / Auxiliary / Fog lamp aiming | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.25(a) | Improper Lamp Mounting | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.25E-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45DCUV | Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake drum with external crack or crack that opens upon application | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBC | All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53BMAN | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55B-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after March 1, 1998. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.65(f) | Improper fuel line protection | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.70(b) | Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.70(b)(2) | Defective fifth wheel locking mechanism | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.70(c) | Defective coupling devices for full trailer | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.70(d) | No or improper safety chains or cables for full trailer | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.70B1I | Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.70B2-CDLMP | Coupling - Locking mechanism parts are missing/broken/deformed and kingpin is not secure. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - Bias ply - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TRPET | Tires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others, leaking and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.86(a)(2) | Rear Impact Guard having improper width - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Fifth wheel- Movement exceeds 1/2 inch | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-LLEAK | A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 1,550
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 3,796 | 2,661 | 6,209 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
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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