MORRELL & MORRELL LP
USDOT 1019356 • 10752 171ST AVENUE NW, ELK RIVER, MN, 55330
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-418163 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X41483 | ON FILE | Dec 11, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X41483 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X41483 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2012 | Jan 11, 2014 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X41483 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2012 | Dec 11, 2013 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0291714 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2009 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP 0291714 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2001 | Dec 1, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X41483 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2014 | Jan 11, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X41483 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2013 | Dec 11, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X41483 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X41483 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0291714 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP 0291714 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2009 | Dec 1, 2009 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC418163 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 2001 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (81 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.124 | Cargo securement - concrete pipe | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.124(b) | Cargo securement - concrete pipe | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NO CITY COUNTY CRASH | 1000 MILE LAINSON AVE | ...319084 | MORRELL & MORRELL LP |
| Dec 19, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITE BEAR | IS 35 | ...379117 | MORRELL & MORRELL LP |
| Sep 15, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAVER CREEK | 20th Ave | ...605358 | MORRELL & MORRELL LP |
| Jul 27, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAKDALE | ISTH 694 | ...605358 | MORRELL & MORRELL LP |
| Jun 1, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOREST LAKE | I-35 | ...747259 | MORRELL & MORRELL LP |
| Nov 2, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHISAGO LAKE | USTH 8 | ...573407 | MORRELL & MORRELL LP |
| Aug 19, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2018 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2012 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2011 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2009 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2009 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2007 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2007 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2005 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events