Fretz Transfer LLC

821 McClintoch Ave, Belle Vernon, PA 15012

DOT 2599697

Fretz Transfer, a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience, has been a trusted name in Belle Vernon, PA, for all your moving, storage, and hauling needs. Founded in 1960, this company prides itself on providing safe, superior moving services, whether local or long-distance. Their professional crew, all of whom undergo background checks, ensures your valuables are carefully handled, from pianos and electronics to heavy equipment. In addition to moving, Fretz Transfer offers a well-secured storage facility with 24/7 access and a full fleet of vehicles for hauling. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their free estimates and customer satisfaction guarantee.

FMCSA Company Profile

Years in Business: 10 years (First Registered in Apr. 2015)

Last Report Filed: 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name
james e fretz & sons llc
DBA Name
james e fretz transfer
DOT Number
2599697
Entity Type
Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1
cheryl lewis

Cargo Types

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Dry Bulk

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Performance measures

High-level performance indicators to quickly assess the company's scale.

Unsafe driving
Total Violations
Driver hours of service
No OOS Violations
OOS Violations
Driver Fitness
Vehicle Maintenance
What does this mean?
The chart highlights five key safety measures used to assess and improve operational safety in transportation.
Total Violations: The total number of violations recorded, including both Out of Service (OOS) and non-OOS violations.
Out of Service (OOS) Violations: Violations serious enough to temporarily prohibit a driver or vehicle from operating until the condition is corrected.
Non-OOS Violations: Violations that are documented but do not require immediate cessation of operations.
Driver Fitness: Violations related to driver qualifications, including medical certificates, CDL requirements, and proper documentation.
Unsafe Driving: Operating violations such as speeding, improper lane changes, and failure to obey traffic control devices.
Hours of Service: Violations of driving time limitations and required rest periods to prevent driver fatigue.
Vehicle Maintenance: Violations related to vehicle condition, including brakes, lights, cargo securement, and other mechanical issues.
The risk score evaluates each carrier's safety performance, combining key factors to provide a comprehensive safety assessment.
Purpose of the Risk Score: The score identifies carriers with higher safety risks by analyzing critical safety factors and providing actionable insights for improvement.
Factors Included in the Score: Combines unsafe driving, hours of service, driver fitness, substance use, and vehicle maintenance measures into a single metric.
Weight Distribution: Each factor is weighted based on its impact on safety, with unsafe driving and compliance having the highest influence.
Data Sources: Derived from regulatory records, inspection results, and carrier-reported data, ensuring a robust and accurate evaluation.
Use of the Risk Score: Helps stakeholders identify high-risk carriers, prioritize interventions, and promote safer practices across the transportation industry.

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

Crash Rate

0

Based on recordable crashes per vehicle
100% Lower

than national average.

Key Metrics

High-level performance indicators to quickly assess the company's scale and activity.

Annual Miles (2023)

113,692

Filled:
29/01/2024

Driver Satistics

4

Total Drivers

3

CDL (75.0%)

Fleet Size:
C
- 4-6

5

Trucks

5

Power Units

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver Distribution

Overview of driver allocation for interstate and intrastate routes, helping identify resource distribution.

Cross-State:
4

Distance Breakdown

Analysis of trip distances categorized by interstate (cross-State) and intrastate (in-State) operations to optimize planning.

Fleet

Essential insights into the composition and reach of the driver workforce.

Fleet Information

Fleet Size: C

Breakdown of fleet composition, including owned and leased vehicles, to assess operational capacity.

Inspections

Report #
State
Date↓
Driver Violations
Vehicle Violations
Unsafe Driving
Driver Fatigue
Substances/Alcohol
Vehicle Maint.
B212329853PA2023-10-25001000
B217119351PA2021-07-12001000
M537000777PA2021-02-24000000
1329000200OH2020-09-22000000
T910935764PA2019-12-23000000
A611917122PA2019-06-20000000

Inspections per year

Inspections per 100K miles (2023)

5

Total Inspections

6

Safety Inspection Results

Failed Safety Inspections

0

5% Lower

than national average.

Driver-Related Safety Failures

0

5% Lower

than national average.

Vehicle-Related Safety Failures

0

4% Lower

than national average.

Inspection Map
Visualization of inspection data across the United States.

Violations

Insp DateCategorySevere FailureViolation Details

Violations per 100K miles

5

100% Lower

than national average.

Total Violations

6

52% Lower

than national average.