ABF Freight System (ArcBest)
Fort Smith, AR · USDOT 82866 · MC-29910 · Website
Registered as Abf Freight System Inc
- USDOT
- 82866
- Docket
- MC-29910
- Headquarters
- Fort Smith, AR
- Segment
- LTL
- Power units
- 4,604
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Dry van
- LTL
- Flatbed
- LTL
- Truckload
- Expedite
- Moving (U-Pack)
Snapshot from the FMCSA motor carrier census, pulled 2026-10-11. Ratings and authority status change — verify before you tender. Check the live SAFER record ↗
Frequently asked questions
What is the USDOT number for ABF Freight? +
ABF Freight System (ArcBest) operates under USDOT number 82866. Its operating authority docket is MC-29910. That number identifies the carrier in the FMCSA register and on every rate confirmation, BOL and insurance certificate it issues — use it to verify authority and safety history before you tender a load.
How do I track a ABF Freight shipment? +
Enter your ABF Freight PRO number, BOL or load reference on TruckScanner to see pickup and delivery milestones, current location and revised ETA — no ABF Freight login required and no carrier portal to chase.
How big is the ABF Freight fleet? +
ABF Freight System (ArcBest) reports 4,604 power units and 6,667 drivers on its most recent MCS-150 filing with the FMCSA, operating from Fort Smith, AR. Fleet size is a useful proxy for how much capacity a carrier can commit on a given lane.
What equipment does ABF Freight run? +
ABF Freight System (ArcBest) hauls with dry van, ltl, flatbed. Match your load's equipment requirement against a carrier's fleet before requesting a rate — an equipment mismatch is the most common reason a tender gets rejected.
What is the ABF Freight safety rating? +
The FMCSA lists ABF Freight System (ArcBest) with a satisfactory safety rating. Ratings come from compliance reviews and can change — check the carrier's current SAFER snapshot before booking high-value or hazmat freight.