FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in LOS BANOS, CA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1602556 and MC number 592772. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2007, a span of roughly 19 years. FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC reports a fleet of 12 power units and 10 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Meat, Fresh Produce, Refrigerated Food, Beverages, and Paper Products. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 18 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0%. Recent inspections have been recorded in AR, AZ, CA, IA, IL, IN, MO, and MS. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history on the carrier profile.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 592772 | Active | None | None | 2026-04-13 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | — | — | 2009-04-13 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-04-13 00:00:00 |
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