POLMAN TRANSFER INC

USDOT 116195 • 63425 HWY 10 WEST, WADENA, MN, 56482

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
116,195
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2186311753
Power Units (MCS-150)
66
Drivers (MCS-150)
52
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
4,719,000
Physical Address
63425 HWY 10 WEST, WADENA, MN, 56482
Mailing Address
PO BOX 470, WADENA, MN, 56482
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-116227ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-116227SUPERSEDEDJun 26, 1981Jun 26, 1981

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (28 events)

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Authority Action History (28 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDUnknownSUPERSEDEDJun 26, 1981
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 5, 1993Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 5, 1993Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 4, 1986Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 7, 1984Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 19, 1984Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 3, 1984Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 15, 1982Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 1, 1982Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 27, 1982Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 5, 1982Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 22, 1982Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 24, 1982Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 26, 1982Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 12, 1982Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 6, 1982Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 7, 1981Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 14, 1981Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 22, 1981Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 6, 1981Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 2, 1981Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 26, 1981Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 5, 1981Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREJECTEDMay 6, 1981Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREJECTEDApr 24, 1981Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 12, 1981Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 24, 1980Unknown
MC116227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 5, 1980Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
104
Violations
75
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
66
Drivers (MCS-150)
52
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
4
Jun
3
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
5
Nov
2
Dec
4
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
6
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
5
Nov
4
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
10
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 104 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

24 states104 inspections

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Violation Summary (75 violations from latest 100 of 104 inspections)

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Violation Summary (75 violations from latest 100 of 104 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.40Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2SLTRSOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43E-BBSTBrake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPMEFrame cracked/broken/sagging108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(a)Emergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(3)Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.75vs nat'l 1.80
-1.05 below avg

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

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (104 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 4, 202687503670RoadsideWILevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1Details unavailableNo
Mar 30, 202687447235BEACH NDNDLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 27, 20268745330316 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9T, 393.95ANo
Mar 26, 202687426554BELLEVILLE KSKSLevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 23, 202687369869BEMUS POINT NYNYLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 20, 202687370847US 441NCLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 19, 202687401436CLARKS GROVE MNMNLevel 1STRICK COM SEMI-TRAILER4393.75A3-TAOL, 393.79, 393.55E-BYes
Mar 14, 202687347637DETROIT LAKES MNMNLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 6, 202687243009COFFEY COUNTY - 031KSLevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 2, 202687237934ERSKINE MNMNLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTLNo
Mar 1, 202687221492GREENFIELD ININLevel 3NORTH AMER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Feb 17, 202687060493ALEXANDRIA ALALLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202687047692MOUNT JULIET TNTNLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 4, 202686990294NEVADA OHOHLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 25, 202686891487RoadsidePALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2SLTRSNo
Jan 21, 202686882417MIAMI WVWVLevel 2CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Dec 22, 202586642559COFFEY COUNTY - 031KSLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 17, 202586619817MENOMONIE WIWILevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Dec 4, 202586498017I-39ILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 2, 202586513198WIBAUX MTMTLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 28, 202586433754MOORETON NDNDLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 22, 202586413015I-474 EB MP 2ILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 11, 202586315103JANESVILLE WIWILevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 3, 202586278072WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 1CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER4393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.43E-BBSTYes
Nov 3, 202586239763ONTARIO OHOHLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 21, 202586134847JANESVILLE WIWILevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Oct 10, 202586032815I-39SBILLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 1, 202585927952WADDYKYLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 30, 202585949175QUEENSBURY NYNYLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 8, 202585730072SOLON OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 4, 202585741726MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 1MACK TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1, 396.3A1-ALBVNo
Aug 28, 202585642027I-74ILLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 17, 202585532248I57 NBILLevel 3CIMC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 1, 202585407918CHESTERTON ININLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2-BHTDYes
Jul 5, 20258514001801 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jul 1, 202585134268CHESTERTON ININLevel 3CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 25, 202585108983BEMUS POINT NYNYLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 23, 202585042786ALMENA WIWILevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Jun 20, 20258509110210 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jun 18, 202584994024EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 13, 202584993065CHESTERTON ININLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 2, 202584869727PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55E-B, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PIYes
May 20, 20258474284710 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
May 1, 202584571281BIDWELL OHOHLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLMF, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.55E-BNo
Apr 25, 202584500393I-57ILLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 3, 202584316961EB I-94 @ MM 112MILevel 1CIMC SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 393.207B-AALPMENo
Feb 5, 202583795475VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Feb 4, 202583796684WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 28, 202583774089CHATFIELD MNMNLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR2395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.16-DNo
Jan 23, 202583679738EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

69 total · 7.2% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 27, 2026OHTOW00NORTONIR 76...021632POLMAN TRANSFER INC
Jul 17, 2025MNTOW00WADENAASH AVE W...059812POLMAN TRANSFER INC
Oct 13, 2024MNTOW00CUSHINGUSTH 10...021635POLMAN TRANSFER INC
Oct 8, 2024PATOW00EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIPROUTE 0030 E...003498POLMAN TRANSFER INC
Jul 2, 2024MIINJURY01UNION TWPS US 127 BR...021633POLMAN TRANSFER INC
May 12, 2024INTOW00BROOKSTON165...021641POLMAN TRANSFER INC
Dec 18, 2023MOTOW00NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEUS 65...034330POLMAN TRANSFER INC
Jul 27, 2022MOINJURY01JOPLINRT FF...059811POLMAN TRANSFER INC
Dec 14, 2021MDINJURY02MARYLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY...W10970POLMAN TRANSFER INC
Dec 27, 2020MNTOW00
May 8, 2020PAINJURY01
Feb 29, 2020MNINJURY01
Nov 9, 2019ILINJURY01
Dec 25, 2018VATOW00
Nov 5, 2018PATOW00
Aug 6, 2018NDTOW00
Jul 11, 2018ILTOW00
Jul 7, 2018INTOW00
May 10, 2018PAINJURY01
Aug 21, 2017WITOW00
Mar 31, 2017MNTOW00
Dec 31, 2016NCINJURY01
Sep 9, 2016MNTOW00
Dec 16, 2015MNTOW00
Feb 28, 2015WITOW00

Compliance Timeline

26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 27, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 17, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 13, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 8, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 2, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 18, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 27, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MO
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 14, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MD
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Dec 27, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 8, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 29, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 9, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 25, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 5, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 6, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 11, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 7, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 10, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 21, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 31, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 31, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 9, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 16, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 28, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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