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FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC
Friend, NE
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Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 9, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 377638 · MC 225752
Satisfactory
Active 0 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-225752 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 84 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 9, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 0 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 84 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC225752
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0200938002
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA875045432
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
377638
MC Number
MC-225752
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
August 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 9, 1990
Authority Reinstated
September 9, 2026
Annual Mileage
3,417,011 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Friend, NE
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
84
Driver Inspections
60
Vehicle Inspections
38
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service17
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 39 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE12
CA10
KS6
NM6
MT4
IA3
and 11 more states
Fleet & Equipment (53)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~24
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~29
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
29
Tractor
24
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0NSNE7529 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSVG1038 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625LW150980 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3MSME8363 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5RN668798 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623LW182827 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623NE321928 | 3 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623KW155545 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534J2324123 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J2254804 | 3 | — |
Show all 53 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J2324124 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X77J191984 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5RJ263630 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSNE7531 | 3 | — |
| 2022 International LS532 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSLGAPR6NN356929 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN235137 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXRN668795 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XNE321926 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620KW148035 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J2473906 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7MJ441918 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXMJ441914 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5MSME8364 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1MN281531 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5324LM022579 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5324NM024559 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5329HM010841 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620NE321921 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621NE321927 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626NE321924 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627LW182801 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XLW154149 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626KW155541 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628KW155542 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J2179307 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J2473905 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J2179308 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J2473902 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537HU880022 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J2473903 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L2098601 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538J2254805 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2NR499851 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X5PR257011 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4MJ441911 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0LJ342440 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1NSNF0715 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSLN4462 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSNE7530 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8SSWB7774 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSNE7528 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXPSUM5064 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5320NM024560 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (84)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | CV42257225 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 3 | — | KRAFT FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X2NR499851 1UYVS2537L2098601 |
NE 405138 NE 276737 |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 14, 2025 | ND65010292 | MT. PASS JPOE CVEF, CA | I | — | — | LINCOLN PREMIUM POULTRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXRSVG1038 1GR1A0623NE321928 |
NE 422716 NE 295455 |
| December 11, 2025 | 9520P9LCGT | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | DARRIGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EHXRN668795 1UYVS2530J2473905 |
NE 423992 NE 263185 |
| November 19, 2025 | 6325001109 | ST. GEORGE UT, AZ | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH0LN235137 1GRAA0623KW155545 |
NE 219392 NE 269996 |
| November 15, 2025 | 25TY001688 | ECHO UT | I | 2 | — | LINCOLN PREMIUM POULTRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH5RN668798 1GR1A0625LW150980 |
NE 430199 NE XXH625 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 22, 2025 | 0006811704 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,, NC | III | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER F W |
3AKJHHDRXRSVG1038 — |
NE 422716 NE 263183 |
| October 1, 2025 | U210301069 | BILLINGS MT | I | — | — | WELLS BLUE BUNNY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3MSME8363 1GR1A0620NE321921 |
NE 421223 NE 295452 |
| September 27, 2025 | T687000048 | AURORA, NE | III | — | — | AMERICOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X4MJ441911 1UYVS2534J2324123 |
NE 220822 NE 309301 |
| September 17, 2025 | 2439P789B0 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | COASTAL FRESH FARMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR0NSNE7529 1GR1A062XNE321926 |
NE 409586 NE 295453 |
| September 17, 2025 | U210301043 | BILLINGS MT | III | — | — | HONEY BEAR GROWERS/CRUNCH PAK/RAINIER FRUIT CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X77J191984 1GR1A0623LW182827 |
NE 184417 NE 281452 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CHURCH BROTHERS | 6 | June 6, 2025 |
| SMITHFIELD | 4 | July 30, 2025 |
| WELLS | 4 | January 27, 2025 |
| SATO & CO | 3 | July 25, 2024 |
| LINCOLN PREMIUM POULTRY | 2 | December 14, 2025 |
| WELLS BLUE BUNNY | 2 | October 1, 2025 |
| AMERICOLD | 2 | September 27, 2025 |
| SYSCO | 2 | July 27, 2025 |
| LINEAGE | 2 | July 25, 2025 |
| TYSON FRESH MEATS INC | 2 | December 26, 2024 |
| TECUMSEH POULTRY | 2 | November 25, 2024 |
| TAYLOR FARMS | 2 | September 3, 2024 |
33 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 7, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 26, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 27, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 27, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 8, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 10, 1991 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 10, 1991 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Sentry Insurance Company |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Sentry Select Insurance Company |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Sentry Select Insurance Company | |
| July 7, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 6, 2026 |
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