MORRELL TRANSFER INC
USDOT 211809 • 10752 171ST AVENUE NW, ELK RIVER, MN, 55330-1333
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X41483 | ON FILE | Dec 11, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-140D2367-TIL-04 | ON FILE | Feb 5, 2004 | Dec 8, 2018 |
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 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2012 | Dec 11, 2013 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X41483 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2012 | Jan 11, 2014 |
| THE HOME INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TKF 167792 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1992 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | SE302315723 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1986 | Feb 5, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-140D2367-TIL-04 | CARGO | Dec 8, 2018 | Dec 8, 2018 |
| 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 | THE HOME INSURANCE CO. | TKF 167792 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | SE302315723 | CARGO | Feb 5, 2004 | Feb 5, 2004 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC096687 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 3, 1988 | — | Unknown |
| MC096687 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 25, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC096687 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 14, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC096687 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 17, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC096687 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 7, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC096687 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 25, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC096687 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 10, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC096687 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 1982 | — | 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
11 states • 84 inspections
Violation Summary (83 violations from 84 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502A1-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.504A-HMPS | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.334B-HMM | HM (Markings) - Improper display of ID number on package/container/transport vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 (84 inspections)
Showing 50 of 84
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAPLE GROVE | ISTH 94 | ...678362 | MORRELL TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 9, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONTICELLO | ISTH 94 | ...656802 | MORRELL TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 12, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U75 | ...200902 | MORRELL TRANSFER INC |
| May 20, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK RIVER | USTH 10 | ...656801 | MORRELL TRANSFER INC |
| Feb 22, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROGERS | MNTH 101 | ...275169 | MORRELL TRANSFER INC |
| Jan 28, 2019 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2014 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2013 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2009 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2008 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2008 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2008 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2007 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2006 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2006 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2005 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2004 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2004 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2003 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 1998 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events