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FRANTZ BROTHERS INC

DOT 3096480
MC 1499771
Entity Carrier
2505 MAIN ST, NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067-1153 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
3096480
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Overview

FRANTZ BROTHERS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Oct 2024, based in Northampton, Pennsylvania. It operates a fleet of 19 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
25%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedOct 2024
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 5.3
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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20 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

14
Inspections, 24 mo
11
Violations, 24 mo
1
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-01
393.47A-BSF — Brake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-04-29
392.2-SLLS4 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-02-17
393.95A4-EEUS — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)
2026-01-21
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2026-01-21
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2025-12-09
392.2-SLLS4 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-09-16
392.2-SLLHFD — State/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required (Unit D)
2025-09-16
393.9A-HLLH — Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam (Unit 1)
2024-12-30
390.21TB2-DOT — Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT (Unit 1)
2024-12-12
390.21TB — Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required (Unit 1)
2024-11-05
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units19
Drivers19
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-1499771

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FRANTZ BROTHERS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 3096480 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does FRANTZ BROTHERS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is FRANTZ BROTHERS INC's safety rating?
FRANTZ BROTHERS INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does FRANTZ BROTHERS INC operate?
It runs 19 power units with 19 drivers on file.

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2505 MAIN ST
NORTHAMPTON, PA 18067-1153
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