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Carrier profile · USDOT 1602556 · MC-592772 · Updated 06/13/2026

FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC

12 power unitsavg 7.8 yrMulti-region · 10 statesLOS BANOS, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-592772 ACTIVE
Verified linksfrugallogistics.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
2015–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(209) 827-6700Email dispatchs.singh@frugallogistics.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority19 yr active
since 2007
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo23.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.8 yr

Model years 2015–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

19 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 19-yr authority, 23% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC safe to load? FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1602556, MC-592772) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in LOS BANOS, CA, operating 12 power units and 10 drivers. Operating authority has been active 19 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 28 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 23.1% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
FTFRUGAL TRANSPORT INC 93
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Frequently asked

What is FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 1602556, and its motor carrier number is MC-592772.

Is FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC has a 23.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 28 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC operates 12 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC based?

FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC is based in LOS BANOS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.