FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC
USDOT 377638 • 616 US HIGHWAY 6, FRIEND, NE, 68359
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0200938001 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2022 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 4C3-95-01 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2010 | Dec 6, 2012 |
Insurance History (28 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 633514001 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP138513A | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP138513A | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E39501 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2014 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E3-95-01 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2010 | Aug 6, 2014 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2503847 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 25, 2010 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2503847 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2503847 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2503847 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2503847 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2503847 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 25, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF518562 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2006 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF518562 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2006 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LCW104266 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LCW104267 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LCW103824 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LCW103825 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ARK 286-45-790 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ARK28645790 | REPLACED | Dec 26, 2003 | Dec 23, 2003 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ARK 286-45-790 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2003 | Apr 16, 2004 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ARK 286-45-790 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2003 | Dec 26, 2003 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL560079 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC449 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 27, 2003 |
| ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC449 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP22819M | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP22819M | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP19575A | REPLACED | Nov 17, 1994 | Aug 21, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP19575A | REPLACED | Nov 17, 1994 | Aug 21, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0200938001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 633514001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP138513A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP138513A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E39501 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E3-95-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2014 | Aug 6, 2014 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4C3-95-01 | CARGO | Dec 6, 2012 | Dec 6, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2503847 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2010 | Nov 25, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2503847 | CARGO | Nov 25, 2010 | Nov 25, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2503847 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2503847 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF518562 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2503847 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF518562 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2503847 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCW104267 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2006 | Nov 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCW104266 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2006 | Nov 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCW103824 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCW103825 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | ARK 286-45-790 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL560079 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2004 | Nov 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | ARK 286-45-790 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2004 | Apr 16, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | ARK 286-45-790 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2003 | Dec 26, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | ARK28645790 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2003 | Dec 23, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MC449 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2003 | Nov 27, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP22819M | CARGO | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MC449 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP22819M | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP19575A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2003 | Aug 21, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP19575A | CARGO | Aug 21, 2003 | Aug 21, 2003 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC225752 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2017 |
| MC225752 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2017 |
| MC225752 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2006 |
| MC225752 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2006 |
| MC225752 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2005 |
| MC225752 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2005 |
| MC225752 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2004 |
| MC225752 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2004 |
| MC225752 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2004 |
| MC225752 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2004 |
| MC225752 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2004 |
| MC225752 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2004 |
| MC225752 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 10, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC225752 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 10, 1991 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
20 states • 98 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 98 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (98 inspections)
Showing 50 of 98
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | I-90 | MM 289.0 I-90 E | ...ME8363 | FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC |
| Mar 14, 2025 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US-136 | ...FA2560 | FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC |
| Dec 10, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT | COSBY HWY | ...ME8637 | FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC |
| Nov 27, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | EL PASO | 11 MILE MARKER | ...441918 | FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC |
| Jun 1, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | SR-87@M222 | ...036633 | FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC |
| Mar 24, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONTARIO | ROCHESTER AV / 1138 FT E ONTARIO MILLS DR N | ...257011 | FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC |
| Apr 4, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURN | AUBURN WAY N BLK 1200 | ...160190 | FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC |
| Dec 24, 2020 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2020 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2020 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2020 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2019 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2019 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2019 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2017 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2017 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2017 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2016 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2015 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
57 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 57 events