OTTO TRANSFER INC
USDOT 107963 • 3665 57TH ST SE, DELANO, MN, 55328
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP17658A | ON FILE | May 19, 1990 | Jan 24, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP17658A | ON FILE | May 19, 1990 | Jan 24, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP17658A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2006 | Jan 24, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP17658A | CARGO | Jan 24, 2006 | Jan 24, 2006 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC136796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2005 |
| MC136796 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2005 |
| MC136796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 25, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC136796 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 27, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC136796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 21, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC136796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 6, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC136796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC136796 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 3, 1978 | — | 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
15 states • 57 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from 57 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLA | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (57 inspections)
Showing 50 of 57
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2024 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BUFFALO | MNTH 25 | ...MC2256 | OTTO TRANSFER INC |
| Oct 11, 2023 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST MIDDLESEX CANAL GRAN | 379 TOE OF THE BOOT RD | ...UM0602 | OTTO TRANSFER INC |
| Nov 12, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALEDONIA | IH 039 NB | ...MC2257 | OTTO TRANSFER INC |
| May 12, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OAK | CSAH 11 | ...183100 | OTTO TRANSFER INC |
| Jan 20, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORAL SPRINGS | W SAMPLE RD | ...147365 | OTTO TRANSFER INC |
| Apr 20, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2017 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2016 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2014 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2013 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2011 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2009 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2009 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2007 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2007 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2006 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2005 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2005 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 1999 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events