POLMAN TRANSFER INC
USDOT 116195 • 63425 HWY 10 WEST, WADENA, MN, 56482
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (28 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | SUPERSEDED | Jun 26, 1981 |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 4, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 7, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 19, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 3, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 15, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 1, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 27, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 22, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 24, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 26, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 12, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 6, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 7, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 14, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 22, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 2, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 5, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REJECTED | May 6, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REJECTED | Apr 24, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 12, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 24, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC116227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 1980 | — | 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
24 states • 104 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from latest 100 of 104 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | 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:393.43E-BBST | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(3) | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (104 inspections)
Showing 50 of 104
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 27, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTON | IR 76 | ...021632 | POLMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 17, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WADENA | ASH AVE W | ...059812 | POLMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Oct 13, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CUSHING | USTH 10 | ...021635 | POLMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Oct 8, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 E | ...003498 | POLMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 2, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNION TWP | S US 127 BR | ...021633 | POLMAN TRANSFER INC |
| May 12, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKSTON | 165 | ...021641 | POLMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 18, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 65 | ...034330 | POLMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 27, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JOPLIN | RT FF | ...059811 | POLMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 14, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | MARYLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY | ...W10970 | POLMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 27, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 29, 2020 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 25, 2018 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2018 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2016 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2015 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events