SEWARD MOTOR FREIGHT INC

DOT 73148 MC 085718 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
80 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 5.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 6.25% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
49 units

Drivers: 31

Trailers: 190 (190 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

970 280TH ROAD, SEWARD, NE, 68434

Phone Number

(402) 643-4503

Mailing Address

PO BOX 126, SEWARD, NE, 68434

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(402) 646-4509

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
49 yrs, 2 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

Inactive
39 yrs, 11 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-12-15 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2023-10-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2020-10-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2013-12-04 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
1987-04-02 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-03-26 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-03-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-02-08 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-02-08 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-02-08 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-02-08 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-02-08 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-02-08 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-02-08 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-10-01 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-08-13 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-09 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-04-07 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-04-07 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1979-05-22 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC085718 2025-12-15
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC085718 2013-12-04

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2007-01-12 Cargo CLP09307N N/A GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2007-01-12 Cargo CLP09307N N/A GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2024-11-04 SURETY JT009980 $750,000 JET INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-12-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-11-04 SURETY L340387-2197 $750,000 LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE … 2024-11-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-11-04 SURETY 612201164 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2023-11-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY SIC14204H $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2020-11-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-01-12 CARGO PP047475 $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2007-01-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1991-11-04 SURETY SIC14204A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1987-07-01 CARGO PP47475 $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2007-01-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1987-06-22 BIPD/Primary PP47475 $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2007-01-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

5.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

80 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

6.25%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

16 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 80 Last inspection: Jun 30, 2026 Total crashes: 203

FMCSA Inspection Records (80 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 30, 2026

458M000045

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 IA CUSTOM SCO 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 26, 2026

HP00320602

Level 2 KS INTL 3HSDZAPR...

May 14, 2026

2431005088

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 WI INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

May 8, 2026

I033X12263

Level 3 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Apr 26, 2026

T414000078

Level 3 NE INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Apr 24, 2026

I033HO0085

Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 19, 2026

PE20160984

Level 3 OK INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Apr 6, 2026

9328000012

Level 2 KS VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 24, 2026

HP93285171

Level 2 KS INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 23, 2026

T478002009

Level 3 NE INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 14, 2026

8194005984

3 viol.
Level 3 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 13, 2026

I037H80736

Level 1 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 10, 2026

5745003092

2 viol.
Level 3 MO INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 5, 2026

CV44396584

Level 2 KY INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jan 30, 2026

3276001434

Level 2 OH INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...
Total Inspections

80

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

80

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (203 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jul 31, 2024

MO • MO0000109266

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 14, 2024

IN • IN0904459588

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 7, 2024

KS • KS2024E27655

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 20, 2022

IA • IA2201293326

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 11, 2021

IN • IN0903790627

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 5, 2020

IL • ILX002035888

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Sep 16, 2020

MS • MS2504206416

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 17, 2020

IL • ILX001834320

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 9, 2019

TX • TX5L48HQE1G8

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 19, 2019

IA • IA1901124739

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 24, 2019

IL • ILX001585367

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 1, 2019

GA • GA0007104991

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 20, 2019

NE • NE0219008073

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 9, 2018

IL • ILX001384313

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 29, 2018

IA • IA1801066769

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

9

Injury Crashes

127

Total Crashes

203

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

29

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 11
OOS: 4

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

80
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

49
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

49

49 owned

Trailers

190

190 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

31

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 31
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

16

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 6.25%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 31
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

49

Power Units

49

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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