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ABF CARTAGE INC
Fort Smith, AR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 512437 · MC 176725
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1984
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-176725 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ace American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 2, 2007; first granted November 23, 1984 (41 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on June 25, 2008 (90 day failure to pay fine) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC176725
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Ace American Insurance Company
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy XSA HO7941651
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
512437
MC Number
MC-176725
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 10, 1993
Authority First Granted
November 23, 1984
Authority Reinstated
August 2, 2007
Annual Mileage
21,525 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3801 Old Greenwood Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Heath Arnold
Officer 2
Matt Godfrey
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesIntermodalPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
HI5
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Intermodal Chassis
1
Tractor
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet 5500HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALEEW165P7901099 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 7 | 1M1AW01X3JM010577 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC6NDMZ0100 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Intermodal Chassis | 3M2CG402X1S003009 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | BP16003700 | HONOLULU HI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC6NDMZ0100 |
HI T28416 |
| January 23, 2026 | CK46002474 | WAIANAE HI | I | 4 | 1 | CONSIGNEE: ABF KAPOLEI, BUILDING MATERIAL | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
JALEEW165P7901099 |
HI T30400 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 9, 2025 | BY39002659 | HONOLULU HI | III | 2 | — | 14815 | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
MACK UNKNOWN |
1M1AW01X3JM010577 3M2CG402X1S003009 |
HI 754TYA HI TR1628 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 30, 2024 | CT31000785 | KAPOLEI HI | III | 3 | — | RINCHEM | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
JALEEW165P7901099 |
HI T30400 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | CK46001936 | HONOLULU HI | I | 4 | — | CONSIGNEE: ABF CARTAGE INC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
MACK HYUNDAI TR |
1M1AW01X3JM010577 3H3C402K9RJ095530 |
HI 754TYA CA 4VL1137 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.67C11-F | Fuel - No visible fill warning marking | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 13, 2023 | CQ41000165 | SAND ISLAND - F, HI | I | 7 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Intermodal Chassis |
MACK UNK |
1M1AN3GY6LM016557 3H3C412S2ST012813 |
HI 785TXZ HI 0976TR |
| 393.126 | OOSFailure to ensure intermodal container securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.95B | 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 | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CONSIGNEE: ABF KAPOLEI, BUILDING MATERIAL | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| RINCHEM | 1 | July 30, 2024 |
| CONSIGNEE: ABF CARTAGE INC | 1 | February 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 26, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 2, 2007 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 22, 2003 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Common Carrier |
| May 22, 2003 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 22, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 5, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 23, 1984 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2003 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 1, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
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