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Carrier profile · USDOT 146355 · MC-144071 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Ja Frate Inc
DBA J A FRATE TRANSPORT SERVICES
102 power unitsavg 10 yrRegional · 3 statesCRYSTAL LAKE, IL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-144071 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
102Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 40 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10 yr
Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JA FRATE INC (USDOT 146355) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Nov 6, 2002 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 25 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 102 power units and 75 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 1, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 28, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JA FRATE INC's USDOT number?
JA FRATE INC's USDOT number is 146355, and its motor carrier number is MC-144071.
Is JA FRATE INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, JA FRATE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JA FRATE INC's safety record?
JA FRATE INC has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 40 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JA FRATE INC's fleet?
JA FRATE INC operates 102 power units and 75 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JA FRATE INC based?
JA FRATE INC is based in CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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