A & B FREIGHT LINE INC

USDOT 76219 • 4805 SANDY HOLLOW RD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61109-2624

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
76,219
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8158744700
Power Units (MCS-150)
37
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,357,756
Physical Address
4805 SANDY HOLLOW RD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61109-2624
Mailing Address
P O BOX 6026, ROCKFORD, IL, 61125-1026
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2015
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-120364ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Contract CarrierMC-145394REVOKEDSep 12, 2011Sep 12, 2011
Common CarrierMC-120364ACTIVEUnknownMay 2, 1990

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCAT 0010757-00ON FILEOct 1, 2015Aug 7, 2025
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINBIPD/PrimaryCTP 0654728ON FILEAug 15, 2008Oct 1, 2015
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPDSMC387062ON FILEOct 4, 1982Sep 4, 2011

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCARGOCTP 0654728REPLACEDAug 15, 2008Oct 1, 2015
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINBIPD/PrimaryCTP0405511REPLACEDOct 1, 2003Aug 15, 2008
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCARGOCTP0405511REPLACEDOct 1, 2003Aug 15, 2008
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP78978AREPLACEDOct 4, 1997Oct 1, 2003
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP78978ACANCELLEDOct 4, 1997Nov 6, 2003
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP78978AREPLACEDOct 4, 1997Oct 1, 2003
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP78978ACANCELLEDOct 4, 1997Nov 6, 2003
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT2-741-001779-03REPLACEDOct 4, 1993Oct 4, 1997
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOKO174100177904REPLACEDApr 18, 1990Oct 4, 1997

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYCAT 0010757-00CARGOAug 7, 2025Aug 7, 2025
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCTP 0654728BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2015Oct 1, 2015
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCTP 0654728CARGOOct 1, 2015Oct 1, 2015
CANCELWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.SMC387062BIPDSep 4, 2011Sep 4, 2011
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCTP0405511CARGOAug 15, 2008Aug 15, 2008
TERM/REPLGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCTP0405511BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2008Aug 15, 2008
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP78978ACARGONov 6, 2003Nov 6, 2003
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP78978ABIPD/PrimaryNov 6, 2003Nov 6, 2003
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP78978ABIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2003Oct 1, 2003
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP78978ACARGOOct 1, 2003Oct 1, 2003
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AT2-741-001779-03BIPD/PrimaryOct 4, 1997Oct 4, 1997
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.KO174100177904CARGOOct 4, 1997Oct 4, 1997

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-145394INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (33 events)

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Authority Action History (33 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDUnknownUnknown
MC120364COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 18, 1990DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 13, 1982Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 17, 1982Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 9, 1982Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 28, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 26, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 25, 1981Unknown
MC145394MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 18, 1981REVOKEDSep 12, 2011
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 5, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 9, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 26, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 10, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 5, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 5, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 3, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 29, 1981Unknown
MC145394MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDApr 22, 1981REVOKEDSep 12, 2011
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDApr 13, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 27, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 6, 1981Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 19, 1981SUPERSEDEDJun 26, 1981
MC145394MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 4, 1981REVOKEDSep 12, 2011
MC145394MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 29, 1981REVOKEDSep 12, 2011
MC145394MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDDec 15, 1980REVOKEDSep 12, 2011
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 5, 1980SUPERSEDEDJun 26, 1981
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDENIEDAug 14, 1980Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDENIEDAug 6, 1980Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDENIEDMay 13, 1980Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 16, 1978Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDENIEDJul 5, 1977Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERWITHDRAWNOct 6, 1976Unknown
MC120364MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 13, 1976Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
17
Violations
4
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
37
Drivers (MCS-150)
30
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
3
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 17 of 17 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states17 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (4 violations from 17 inspections)

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Violation Summary (4 violations from 17 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.24vs nat'l 1.80
-1.56 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

11 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-062026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
16
Across 11 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 5, 2026WITOW00WALESSTH 083 SB...327255A & B FREIGHT LINE INC
Dec 11, 2025ILINJURY02FOX RIVER GROVES014...472491A & B FREIGHT LINE INC
Aug 29, 2022ILTOW00ROCKFORD TWPI-39 N/B...V61353A & B FREIGHT LINE INC
May 3, 2022WITOW00RACINERAPIDS DR...532007A & B FREIGHT LINE INC
Sep 17, 2020ILINJURY02
Aug 12, 2020ILINJURY02
Jun 5, 2020ILTOW00
Mar 25, 2019WITOW00
Jan 24, 2019ILTOW00
Jan 18, 2019ILINJURY01
Jun 28, 2018ILINJURY01
May 31, 2018ILINJURY01
Apr 11, 2018WITOW00
Apr 26, 2016ILTOW00
Jul 10, 2013ILTOW00
Feb 4, 2011ILINJURY01
Dec 15, 2010ILTOW00
Jun 4, 2010ILTOW00
Jul 16, 2007ILTOW00
Mar 8, 2007WIINJURY01
Oct 9, 2006ILTOW00
Mar 28, 2006ILFATAL22
Apr 3, 2002WITOW00
Jan 29, 2001ILINJURY01
Aug 7, 2000ILINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 5, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 7, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Aug 29, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 3, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 17, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 12, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 5, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 25, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 24, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 28, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 31, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 11, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 26, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • CARGO
Jul 10, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 12, 2011
Authority
Sep 4, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD
Feb 4, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 15, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 4, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 15, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • CARGO
Aug 15, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • BIPD/Primary

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