Freight Carrier · Los Banos, CA

FRUGAL TRANSPORT INC

2131 PARK WARREN COURT · Los Banos, CA 93635

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(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: 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 Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: CA (10), AR (3), AZ (2), PA (1), MO (1), OK (1), IA (1), IL (1), NM (1), IN (1). Home base: Los Banos, California.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 14 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.58 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.62 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.37 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 22
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BSBBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× 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.1× 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, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× 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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