Ja Frate Inc
USDOT 146355 · MC-144071 · Crystal Lake, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Ja Frate Inc (dba J a Frate Transport Services) is a corporation based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 102 power units and 75 drivers, which ranks it #424 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 22 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 13.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 1 fatality, 4 tow-away), or 3.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, us mail, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ja Frate Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | J a Frate Transport Services |
| USDOT number | 146355 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-144071 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 7900 Pyott Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 |
| Phone | (815) 788-4433 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 1, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 146355.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 221 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.74 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,805,596 miles reported for 2024 – about 27,506 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 75 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 75 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Ja Frate Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.3% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 29% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 13% lower than average |
| Inspections | 22 | 22 with a driver check, 15 with a vehicle check, 11 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 28, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ja Frate Inc?
Ja Frate Inc is registered with USDOT number 146355 and operating authority MC-144071.
How many trucks does Ja Frate Inc have?
It reports 102 power units (82 tractors, 20 straight trucks) and 221 trailers, with 75 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 1, 2025).
Where is Ja Frate Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ja Frate Inc?
Over 24 months, 13.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.