J A FRATE INC

DOT 146355 MC 144071 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
40 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 5.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
102 units

Drivers: 75

Trailers: 221 (221 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

7900 PYOTT RD, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, 60014

Phone Number

(815) 788-4433

Mailing Address

PO BOX 1090, MCHENRY, IL, 60051

Cell Phone

(847) 845-0936

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(815) 331-2906

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
46 yrs, 11 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-22 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-06-08 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2000-04-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1990-10-19 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1981-07-30 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC144071 2021-06-08

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2002-11-06 BIPD/Primary GWP10620A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2009-12-01 CARGO QT-660-9506L874-PHX-09 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2018-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-12-01 CARGO 83 MS NY5620 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2009-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-11-06 BIPD/Primary CA-K02974 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2002-11-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-11-06 CARGO IM-K02974 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2002-11-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-10-01 BIPD 011 008 97 64 $750,000 WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1999-11-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-10-01 CARGO 0110089764 $750,000 WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1998-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-04-01 BIPD/Primary SK2675946 $750,000 RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY C… 1998-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-04-01 CARGO SM2674641 $750,000 RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY C… 1998-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-04-01 BIPD/Primary AT2 141 429711 02 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1998-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-04-01 CARGO K01-141-429711-03 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1998-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-04-30 BIPD/Primary 9 KW17 $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 1995-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-04-30 CARGO MXI80318756 $750,000 NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION 1995-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

5.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

40 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 40 Last inspection: Jul 23, 2026 Total crashes: 68

FMCSA Inspection Records (40 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 23, 2026

4243780106

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJGEDV...

May 26, 2026

5010310007

Level 3 IL STOU 1DW1A532...

May 13, 2026

2315001131

Level 1 WI FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHLDV...

Apr 7, 2026

4248010044

Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJGEDV...

Dec 26, 2025

2659004315

Level 1 WI FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGBDV...

Dec 12, 2025

9960000072

3 viol.
Level 1 WI FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

Nov 12, 2025

2659004246

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 WI FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDV...

Oct 15, 2025

2330001598

Level 2 WI FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHLDV...

Oct 7, 2025

1714000026

Level 1 US FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWDT...

Oct 1, 2025

0119000548

3 viol.
Level 1 IL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...

Aug 26, 2025

5003270022

Level 3 IL FRHT 3ALACXFB...

Aug 21, 2025

5000940002

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJGBDV...

Aug 21, 2025

2654003443

3 viol.
Level 1 WI FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWDT...

Aug 19, 2025

2746003345

Level 1 WI FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

May 13, 2025

5005570013

1 viol.
Level 1 IL FRHT 1FVACXCS...
Total Inspections

40

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

40

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (68 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 9, 2026

WI • WI0000201408

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 12, 2025

WI • WI0000200371

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 19, 2025

IL • ILX003964847

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 21, 2025

IL • ILX003896339

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 14, 2025

IL • ILX003727238

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 19, 2024

IL • ILX003295027

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 8, 2022

IL • ILU190216884

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 21, 2022

WI • WI0000116606

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2021

IL • ILX002387722

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 26, 2021

IL • ILX002249810

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 1, 2021

IL • ILU190584093

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 30, 2020

IL • ILX002033079

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 31, 2020

IL • ILX002004465

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 24, 2020

WI • WI0000111895

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2019

IL • ILX001430957

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

4

Injury Crashes

28

Total Crashes

68

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

11

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

40
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

102
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

102

82 owned

Trailers

221

221 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

75

CDL Drivers: 75
Interstate: 75
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 75
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Building Materials Machinery Chemicals Dry Bulk Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

102

Power Units

102

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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