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FRANTZ BROTHERS INC

NORTHAMPTON, PA

USDOT 3096480 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: MAYNARD J FRANTZ Company officer 2: JANE M FRANTZ General Freight Building Materials Construction Other (QUARRY STONE) Based in NORTHAMPTON, PA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Dec 7, 2022
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: MAYNARD J FRANTZ
Company officer 2: JANE M FRANTZ
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Construction, Other (QUARRY STONE)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — FRANTZ BROTHERS INC (USDOT 3096480)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): MAYNARD J FRANTZ (Company officer); JANE M FRANTZ (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3096480/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=54010 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3096480
In FMCSA records since Feb 12, 2018 (~8y)
MC / docket MC1499771
Company officer MAYNARD J FRANTZ
Company officer 2 JANE M FRANTZ
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Construction, Other (QUARRY STONE)
Fleet size 19 units
Drivers 19
Annual mileage 780,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (610) 261-1270
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2505 MAIN ST
NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067-1153
Mailing
PO BOX 69
NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067-0069
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3096480
In FMCSA records since Feb 12, 2018 (~8y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 780,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.69 vs 1.80 -1.11
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trailers 2 0 0
Trucks 2 0 17

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 2 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 15 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 13 13 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 7.69% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
19
Drivers
19
Inspections
15
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
2 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

FRANTZ BROTHERS INC is a motor carrier based in NORTHAMPTON, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3096480. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 19 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

FRANTZ BROTHERS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 19 drivers, based in Northampton, PA. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in PA (13 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (64.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Knnw are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 54,010 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 54,010 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 54,010 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
4 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations
General/Admin
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 13 1 7.7% Jul 1, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 9
Peterbilt 4
Knnw 1
Western Star 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 1.43 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 — 3.66 4 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88293091 Jul 1, 2026 PA 2 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH29477 · 1FVMALAV96DW46332
1 393.47A-BSF Yes
87709846 Apr 29, 2026 PA 3 WEISENBERG TOWNSHIP PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH29302 · 1NPXX4EX3ND807404
1 2-SLLS4 No
87426134 Mar 26, 2026 PA 3 NESCOPECK PA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH34601 · 3ALMGNDV6PDUJ1313
0 — No
87075033 Feb 17, 2026 PA 2 PA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH34601 · 3ALMGNDV6PDUJ1313
1 393.95A4-EEUS No
86865006 Jan 21, 2026 PA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH59244 · 3ALMGNDV3LDLE9956
2 392.2-SLLTL No
86530002 Dec 9, 2025 PA 3 PA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH59244 · 3ALMGNDV3LDLE9956
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
86150757 Oct 24, 2025 PA 3 EASTON PA
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA ZXL1642 · 5KKMBWDV3RLVJ0129
0 — No
85803482 Sep 16, 2025 PA 2 ON US HIGHWAY 30 AT ITS INTERS
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Knnw
PA AG68014 · 1NKWXBEX07J189131
2 393.9A-HLLH, 392.2-SLLHFD No
84274642 Mar 28, 2025 PA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH59244 · 3ALMGNDV3LDLE9956
0 — No
83626879 Jan 16, 2025 PA 3 SR222NB AT COUNTY LINE WEIGH S
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG89110 · 1FVMALCK84DM88095
0 — No
83507224 Dec 30, 2024 PA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH34601 · 3ALMGNDV6PDUJ1313
1 390.21TB2-DOT No
83388901 Dec 12, 2024 PA 3 TOMHICKEN RD AT SR93 AND I81 S
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH29302 · 1NPXX4EX3ND807404
1 390.21TB No
83169041 Nov 5, 2024 PA 2 SR222 NB AT COUNTY LINE WEIGH
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG89109 · 1NP5LBEXX7N645467
1 396.17C No
81974601 Jun 25, 2024 PA 3 ON I78 W AT EXIT 10
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH29477 · 1FVMALAV96DW46332
1 392.2 No
81618405 May 14, 2024 PA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG89109 · 1NP5LBEXX7N645467
4 392.2, 392.16(a) No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA509467000X Oct 23, 2025 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA403414400X Jan 10, 2024 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC1499771
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Dec 29, 2022 MC1499771-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT 2C900703 91X $750,000 Dec 7, 2022 On file ACTIVE
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 22, 2023
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  2. Dec 29, 2022
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify FRANTZ BROTHERS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about FRANTZ BROTHERS INC

Is FRANTZ BROTHERS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. FRANTZ BROTHERS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3096480 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is FRANTZ BROTHERS INC's safety rating? ▾
FRANTZ BROTHERS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has FRANTZ BROTHERS INC had? ▾
15 roadside inspections are on file for FRANTZ BROTHERS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is FRANTZ BROTHERS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
FRANTZ BROTHERS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 15 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is FRANTZ BROTHERS INC based? ▾
FRANTZ BROTHERS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2505 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON, Pennsylvania 18067-1153. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FRANTZ BROTHERS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. FRANTZ BROTHERS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1499771). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does FRANTZ BROTHERS INC operate? ▾
FRANTZ BROTHERS INC self-reports 19 power units and 19 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has FRANTZ BROTHERS INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FRANTZ BROTHERS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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