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Frugal Transport Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(1 review) 5.0 out of 5
Los Banos, CA 93635
USDOT
1602556
Docket
MC592772

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
1
On Time Delivery
1
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Strong Driver Communication
1
Easy to Work With
1
Easy to Onboard
1
Clean Equipment
1

Overview

Frugal is one of the nation’s fastest growing, asset based 3PL with over 20+ years of customer-centered solutions delivered on every day. Founded in 1998, Frugal Logistics designs logistics & transportation solutions using the dedicated people, industry-tested processes and innovative technologies.

Our philosophy is total customer satisfaction. This customer friendly philosophy permeates our entire organization and motivates every decision. Whether you are our customer or our partner carrier, we deliver on our commitments.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 12 15 0
Leased 0 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Flatbed

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
597,381 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 04/24/2009 (15 years, 3 days)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 13 1 3 3.3 28.6%
Unsafe Driving 0 0 0 0 0%
Hours of Service Compliance 4 1 3 1.4 51.6%
Driver Fitness 0 0 0 0 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 2 2
Crash Reports 0 0 2 2

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 13 3 23.08% 6.67%
Vehicle 15 2 13.33% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
TMA71007100
Effective date
04/13/2024
Address
1301 Solana Boulevard, Suite 2100, Westlake, TX, US, 76262
Phone
+1-817-865-1950

Insurance type
Cargo
Company name
Great West Casualty Co.
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
GWP62161A
Effective date
04/13/2009
Address
1100 West 29 Th St., P.O. Box 277, South Sioux City, NE, US, 68776
Phone
+1-800-228-8602

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Verified Broker from Indiana

July 12, 2023

“Full Truckload from Murfreesboro, TN to New Caney, TX”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment

Easy to work with. Driver was on time for all stops. Communicated good with us as needed. Tracks the whole shipments for all shipments they run with us as well.


Lanes
Murfreesboro, TN to New Caney, TX
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional