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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 7, 2026
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ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
USDOT 82866 · MC29910 · EIN 71-0249444 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3801 OLD GREENWOOD RD, FORT SMITH, AR, 72903-5937
(800) 755-6486 · SETH RUNSER
50
High risk
Risk factors
6 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
4604 / 6667
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1500 / 8116
Crashes (24 mo)
341 · 6 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Self-Insured — $1M BIPD · policy 0 · eff 01/10/2010
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance5301 pts
Unsafe Driving1981 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance453 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance379 pts
Other221 pts
Driver Fitness64 pts
Not in SMS14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 32 | 610 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 408 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 350 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 315 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 296 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 1 | 286 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 280 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 14 | 264 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 232 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 216 |
Most inspected states
CA359
MO84
TX63
NM62
TN61
IL61
NY57
OH50
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.60 | 0.56 | ≈8–15% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈37–44% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | ≈32–36% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.15 | 2.15 | ≈37–41% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.21 | 0.21 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-11-05 · 77 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. 3 post-accident inspection among the new ones — projection may read high and self-corrects at the next run. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 36% · Following / lane / reckless 32% · Seat belt 20%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 61% · Other 21% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 9%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (3 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 32% (29 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 32% (39 OOS) · Tires 23% (48 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 293 inspections, 180 violations, 23 OOS, 189 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance86 viol · 19 OOS · 48%
396.17C-PI ×10, 393.55E-B ×9, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×8
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 243 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.612).
2. Other40 viol · 4 OOS · 22%
392.2-SLLSR ×9, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×5, 393.47E ×4
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving26 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLTCD ×6, 392.16-D ×4, 392.2-SLLS2 ×4
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 368 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.45).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×10, 393.55E-B ×9, 392.2-SLLSR ×9, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×8, 393.9A-LSLI ×6, 392.2-SLLTCD ×6, 395.24 ×6, 393.45B2-BHTD ×5
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 341 in 24 months · 6 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2026 | WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA | ✓ | ||
| 10/17/2026 | ARCHDALE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 10/15/2026 | BOSTON, MA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/15/2026 | WHITESTOWN, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/14/2026 | RURAL(PRAIRIE COUNTY), AR | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/24/2026 | BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI | ✓ | ||
| 09/23/2026 | WYOMING, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/22/2026 | Unknown, UT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/19/2026 | CLAY (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/14/2026 | PLAINVILLE, CT | ✓ |
Equipment — 146 vehicles seen in inspections
86 trailer59 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
SETH RUNSER
Annual mileage
313.3M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
6667
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABF CARTAGE INC | 512437 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/01/2025 — Insurance filed — LM Insurance Corporation
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 022243300
10/01/2025 — Insurance ended — LM Insurance Corporation
policy 022243300
10/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM8954483
05/22/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
313.3M mi reported (2023)
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 929517087
10/26/2012 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
05/29/2011 — Insurance cancelled — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy I08637702
05/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy I08637702
01/10/2010 — Insurance filed — Self-Insured
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 0
01/10/2010 — Insurance ended — Ace American Insurance Company
policy XSA H 079 416 51
05/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 3217413519
05/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 321740202
05/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 3210883443
11/01/2003 — Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 0302KA0026
11/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 3210883443
03/06/2003 — Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy CK 00 211 899
01/01/2003 — Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy XSA H 079 416 51
01/01/2003 — Insurance ended — Ace American Insurance Company
policy XSA H 079 416 51
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/82866.