Freight Carrier · Los Banos, CA

FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC

2131 PARK WARREN COURT · Los Banos, CA 93635

Authorized: Property
(209) 827-6700 Tap to call
  • MC #592772
  • USDOT #1602556 USDOT Active
  • 12
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC is a Los Banos, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of California. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-592772 and their USDOT number is 1602556.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/11/2025 · last updated May 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/11/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 352,262 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: CA (8), AR (5), AZ (2), PA (1), MO (1), OK (1), IA (1), IL (1), NM (1), IN (1). Home base: Los Banos, California.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2 3 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 1.58 4 Vehicle Maintenance 3.74 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 22
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 18 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BSBBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system SW 4
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC
2131 PARK WARREN COURT
LOS BANOS, CA 93635
Mailing Address
FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 871
LOS BANOS, CA 93635

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