Frate INC Safety Record
DOT# 565021 · Erlanger, KY 41018 · 8595863800
Legal name: Frate Holding Co
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Frate INC (DOT# 565021) in Erlanger, Kentucky has 36 inspections on record with 46 violations and a 19.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 46 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 36 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 02/20/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/09/2026 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | OH | 0 | 1 |
| 12/17/2025 | CA | 3 | 0 |
| 10/23/2025 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 09/21/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 09/19/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 09/15/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | KY | 0 | 2 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Selective Insurance Company of South Carolina | $750 |
| CARGO | The Cincinnati Insurance Co. | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.