J A FRATE INC

USDOT 146355 • 7900 PYOTT RD, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, 60014

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker

Authority:1 revoked

Insurance:3 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

146,355

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier, Property Broker

State

Illinois

Phone

8157884433

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

102

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

2,805,596

BOC-3 Agent

BUSINESS FILINGS INC.

Physical Address

7900 PYOTT RD, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, 60014

Mailing Address

PO BOX 1090, MCHENRY, IL, 60051

Contact

Phone: 8157884433

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH

All operating authorities revoked or inactive

This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

HIGH

1 fatal crash in last 24 months

1 total fatality. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

3 active

Latest: Dec 1, 2009

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Property Broker	MC-144071	DISMISSED	Unknown	Unknown
Common Carrier	MC-144071	REVOKED	Jul 30, 1981	Jun 8, 2021

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA	CARGO	QT-660-9506L874-PHX-09	ON FILE	Dec 1, 2009	Nov 29, 2018
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA-K02974	ON FILE	Nov 6, 1999	Nov 6, 2002
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD	0110089764	ON FILE	Oct 1, 1998	Oct 1, 1998

Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	83 MS NY5620	REPLACED	Dec 1, 2008	Dec 1, 2009
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CARGO	GWP10620A	REPLACED	Nov 6, 2002	Dec 1, 2008
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	IM-K02974	REPLACED	Nov 6, 1999	Nov 6, 2002
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CARGO	011 008 97 64	CANCELLED	Oct 1, 1998	Feb 10, 2000
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD	011 008 97 64	REPLACED	Oct 1, 1998	Nov 6, 1999
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CARGO	0110089764	REPLACED	Oct 1, 1998	Oct 1, 1998
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	SK2675946	REPLACED	Apr 1, 1998	Oct 1, 1998
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	CARGO	SM2674641	REPLACED	Apr 1, 1998	Oct 1, 1998
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	AT2 141 429711 02	REPLACED	Apr 1, 1995	Apr 1, 1998
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CARGO	K01-141-429711-03	REPLACED	Apr 1, 1995	Apr 1, 1998
NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION	CARGO	MXI80318756	REPLACED	Apr 30, 1994	Apr 1, 1995
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	9 KW17	REPLACED	Apr 30, 1994	Apr 1, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
CANCEL	TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA	QT-660-9506L874-PHX-09	CARGO	Nov 29, 2018	Nov 29, 2018
TERM/REPL	HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY	83 MS NY5620	CARGO	Dec 1, 2009	Dec 1, 2009
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	GWP10620A	CARGO	Dec 1, 2008	Dec 1, 2008
TERM/REPL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-K02974	BIPD/Primary	Nov 6, 2002	Nov 6, 2002
TERM/REPL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	IM-K02974	CARGO	Nov 6, 2002	Nov 6, 2002
CANCEL	WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	011 008 97 64	CARGO	Feb 10, 2000	Feb 10, 2000
TERM/REPL	WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	011 008 97 64	BIPD	Nov 6, 1999	Nov 6, 1999
TERM/REPL	RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	SK2675946	BIPD/Primary	Oct 1, 1998	Oct 1, 1998
TERM/REPL	RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	SM2674641	CARGO	Oct 1, 1998	Oct 1, 1998
TERM/REPL	WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	0110089764	BIPD	Oct 1, 1998	Oct 1, 1998
TERM/REPL	WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	0110089764	CARGO	Oct 1, 1998	Oct 1, 1998
TERM/REPL	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	AT2 141 429711 02	BIPD/Primary	Apr 1, 1998	Apr 1, 1998
TERM/REPL	LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	K01-141-429711-03	CARGO	Apr 1, 1998	Apr 1, 1998
TERM/REPL	CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.	9 KW17	BIPD/Primary	Apr 1, 1995	Apr 1, 1995
TERM/REPL	NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION	MXI80318756	CARGO	Apr 1, 1995	Apr 1, 1995

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
Authority	Docket	Reason	Date
COMMON	MC-144071	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC144071	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	Jun 22, 2021	—	Unknown
MC144071	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Mar 8, 2000	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 29, 2000
MC144071	PROPERTY BROKER	DISMISSED	Oct 19, 1990	—	Unknown
MC144071	PROPERTY BROKER	DISMISSED	Oct 19, 1990	—	Unknown
MC144071	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Oct 30, 1984	REVOKED	Jun 8, 2021
MC144071	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Sep 11, 1979	SUPERSEDED	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Hours of Service

N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

3 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

5.4%

Driver OOS %

0.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

102

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 37 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (20 violations from 37 inspections)

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Violation Summary (20 violations from 37 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	5	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG	Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201B-FR	Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5(b)	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

5.4%vs nat'l 23.4%

-18.0 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-6.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

0.54vs nat'l 1.80

-1.26 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (37 inspections)

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Inspection History (37 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 7, 2026	87524677	Roadside	IL	Level 2	WABA SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 26, 2025	86659753	PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI	WI	Level 1	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 12, 2025	86564451	JACKSON WI	WI	Level 1	VANGUARD T SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.9A-LTSI, 393.86A1-RIG, 393.201B-FR	No
Nov 12, 2025	86329336	PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI	WI	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Oct 15, 2025	86084619	MUKWONAGO WI	WI	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 7, 2025	85979883	PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI	US	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Oct 1, 2025	85986286	FRANKFORT IL	IL	Level 1	STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.53B-B, 393.47E, 393.55E-B	No
Aug 26, 2025	85607339	I-94 SB	IL	Level 3	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 21, 2025	85583533	I-94 WESTBOUND	IL	Level 3	VANG TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 21, 2025	85575542	PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI	WI	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.11A1-LCL, 393.47E, 393.53B-B	No
Aug 19, 2025	85560977	PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI	WI	Level 1	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 13, 2025	84699021	Roadside	IL	Level 1	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.16	No
Feb 11, 2025	83871577	Roadside	IL	Level 3	VANG SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 13, 2025	83620620	CALEDONIA WI	WI	Level 1	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 26, 2024	83493239	PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI	WI	Level 2	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Nov 11, 2024	83156983	D03	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 23, 2024	82991586	Roadside	IL	Level 3	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Oct 22, 2024	82997934	PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI	WI	Level 2	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 11, 2024	82896355	JANESVILLE WI	WI	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	396.5(b), 393.45(b)(2)	No
Sep 20, 2024	82734274	I90	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 18, 2024	82705525	I-90 EB	IL	Level 2	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2	No
Sep 12, 2024	82669729	028 - FRANKFORT - I-80 E/B	IL	Level 3	VANG SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 29, 2024	82256689	I-294	IL	Level 3	VANG SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 12, 2024	82111980	007 - RICHMOND - US12, 1 N OF	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 26, 2024	82023906	I-80	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 6, 2024	81844149	I-90	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 15, 2024	81364155	Roadside	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 6, 2024	80779610	Roadside	IL	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 19, 2024	80647714	I-355	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 29, 2023	79805908	I-90	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 28, 2023	79805855	Roadside	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 18, 2023	79683735	Roadside	IL	Level 3	GREAT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 8, 2023	79976916	I-94 E/B	IL	Level 3	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 9, 2023	79375545	I-294 NB	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2	No
Aug 8, 2023	79364665	I-90	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Aug 3, 2023	79317311	I-290	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 2, 2023	79305993	I-294 N/B	IL	Level 3	VAN SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.16(a), 392.2	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

26 total · 7.7% OOS

2024-062026-04

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI6 · 2 OOS

D031

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance13 · 3 OOS

Unsafe Driving7

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 6 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Dec 12, 2025	WI	FATAL	1	1	JACKSON	CTH G NB	...UW9758	J A FRATE INC
Sep 19, 2025	IL	TOW	0	0	BRIDGEVIEW	87TH ST	...JM1212	J A FRATE INC
Jul 21, 2025	IL	INJURY	0	1	SCHAUMBURG TWP	I-90 EASTBOUND	...BF5369	J A FRATE INC
Feb 14, 2025	IL	TOW	0	0	BUFFALO GROVE	APTAKISIC RD	...JM1206	J A FRATE INC
Jan 19, 2024	IL	TOW	0	0	ADDISON	I-355	...FF5355	J A FRATE INC
Jun 8, 2022	IL	TOW	0	0	ST CHARLES	SWENSON AVE	...DGK201	J A FRATE INC
Mar 21, 2022	WI	TOW	0	0	PLEASANT PRAIRIE	IH 041 NB	...KH5191	J A FRATE INC
Sep 20, 2021	IL	TOW	0	0	HOFFMAN ESTATES	SUTTON RD	...HFJ319	J A FRATE INC
May 26, 2021	IL	TOW	0	0	VERNON TWP	I-94 E/B	...JM1206	J A FRATE INC
Mar 1, 2021	IL	TOW	0	0	NEWPORT TWP	RT 111	...5M1211	J A FRATE INC
Sep 30, 2020	IL	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Aug 31, 2020	IL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 24, 2020	WI	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 23, 2019	IL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 19, 2018	IL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
May 11, 2018	IL	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Feb 16, 2018	IL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Feb 5, 2018	IL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 8, 2018	IL	INJURY	0	2	—	—	—	—
Sep 11, 2017	IL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jul 7, 2017	IL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 7, 2017	IL	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Jan 6, 2017	IL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Apr 22, 2016	IL	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Apr 30, 2015	WI	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—