A & B FREIGHT LINE INC
37-unit general-freight carrier based in Rockford, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 76219
- MC
- MC120364
- Based
- Rockford, IL
- Contact
- 8158744700 · jwilmarth@aandbfreight.com
What this carrier is
A & B FREIGHT LINE INC is a mid-sized-fleet general-freight carrier based in Rockford, IL. Operating footprint: 37 power units, 30 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC120364 authority. FMCSA lists General freight as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jul 3, 2001).
Fleet composition on file: 2 owned trucks, 35 owned tractors, 97 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,234 motor carriers operating 37 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 18.92 | 15.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 41.50 | 0.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.38 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 37-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 76219: 17 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 3, 2026 in IL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 |
| Total violations | 4 |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 5, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a general-freight carrier that runs local lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (97 trailers against 35 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,234 peer carriers operating 37 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 11 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 4 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet general-freight carrier running local lanes with 37 power units on file.
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