MORRELL TRANSFER INC

USDOT 211809 • 10752 171ST AVENUE NW, ELK RIVER, MN, 55330-1333

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
211,809
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7632417210
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
22
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,797,680
Physical Address
10752 171ST AVENUE NW, ELK RIVER, MN, 55330-1333
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 11, 2013
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-096687ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Contract CarrierMC-096687ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X41483ON FILEDec 11, 2013Apr 1, 2013
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICACARGOQT660-140D2367-TIL-04ON FILEFeb 5, 2004Dec 8, 2018

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X41483REPLACEDApr 1, 2013Apr 1, 2013
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X41483REPLACEDApr 27, 2012Dec 11, 2013
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-X41483CANCELLEDApr 27, 2012Jan 11, 2014
THE HOME INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTKF 167792REPLACEDAug 1, 1992Apr 27, 2012
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.CARGOSE302315723REPLACEDAug 1, 1986Feb 5, 2004

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAQT660-140D2367-TIL-04CARGODec 8, 2018Dec 8, 2018
TERM/CANCLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X41483BIPD/PrimaryJan 11, 2014Jan 11, 2014
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X41483BIPD/PrimaryDec 11, 2013Dec 11, 2013
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X41483BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2013Apr 1, 2013
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-X41483BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2013Apr 1, 2013
TERM/REPLTHE HOME INSURANCE CO.TKF 167792BIPD/PrimaryApr 27, 2012Apr 27, 2012
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.SE302315723CARGOFeb 5, 2004Feb 5, 2004

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC096687MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 3, 1988Unknown
MC096687MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 25, 1985Unknown
MC096687MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDDec 14, 1984Unknown
MC096687MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 17, 1984Unknown
MC096687MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 7, 1984Unknown
MC096687MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 25, 1984Unknown
MC096687MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 10, 1983Unknown
MC096687MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 2, 1982Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
19%

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

Inspections
84
Violations
83
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
22
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
4
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
Jun
4
Jul
3
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 84 of 84 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

11 states84 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (83 violations from 84 inspections)

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Violation Summary (83 violations from 84 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate907Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.502A1-HMPPPlacarding general requirements107Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STBWSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.504A-HMPSPlacarding - table 1 materials108Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.334B-HMMHM (Markings) - Improper display of ID number on package/container/transport vehicle10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45C-BSGBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130(b)Cargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.40A-BInadequate brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.99vs nat'l 1.80
-0.81 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 (84 inspections)

Showing 50 of 84

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Inspection History (84 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 31, 202687482161LITTLE SUAMICO WIWILevel 2EVANS MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1172.502A1-HMPPNo
Mar 18, 202687388217MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 25, 202687161187HANNIBAL MOMOLevel 3DOONAN TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 11, 202687074260MOUNDS VIEW MNMNLevel 1SCHANTZ & SEMI-TRAILER7393.47A-BCFSBD, 393.48A-BLMACBD, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Feb 5, 202686974683VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.95A1No
Feb 4, 202686984678HUDSON WIWILevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55C1-B, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jan 20, 202686854876WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Dec 16, 202586589842FARGO NDNDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1172.602C-HMERNo
Dec 10, 202586587236MONTICELLO MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 21, 202586428605ELK RIVER MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Nov 19, 202586360275PINE BLUFF ARARLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Nov 12, 202586336194VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 27, 202586165907EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Oct 27, 202586217268ROGERS MNMNLevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Oct 23, 202586187997CLARKS GROVE MNMNLevel 1EVANS MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1393.55E-BNo
Sep 22, 202585845726EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Aug 14, 202585549049WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 1SCHNURE SEMI-TRAILER3393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.207A-STBWYes
Aug 13, 202585537918MONTICELLO MNMNLevel 1EVANS MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 12, 202585479101NEW SALEM NDNDLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55C1, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Jul 23, 202585355866CLOQUET MNMNLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1172.504A-HMPSNo
Jul 18, 202585262928VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jul 16, 202585241240VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2172.334B-HMM, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
Jul 3, 202585158181CLOQUET MNMNLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
May 21, 202584740001VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
May 16, 202584763086SAGINAW MNMNLevel 3OTHER SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 14, 202584690314VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 25, 202584560465RAMSEY MNMNLevel 1EVANS MFG. SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45C-BSGNo
Apr 8, 202584337613JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3DOONAN TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 31, 202584326113RAMSEY MNMNLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Feb 10, 202583832924EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Jan 24, 202583703824JANESVILLE WIWILevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSMLNo
Jan 23, 202583679830JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
Jan 10, 202583579845VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 31, 202483533227ALBERT LEA MNMNLevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 26, 202483494104EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2DOONAN TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 15, 202483176894JANESVILLE WIWILevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LFTSINo
Nov 6, 202483089780VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 8, 202482905298MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 24, 202482762755BUXTON NDNDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 10, 202482621886FREMONT SCALENELevel 3KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 5, 20248259689039 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 1CUSM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 21, 202482503898MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 2SCHNURE SEMI-TRAILER2396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a)No
Aug 19, 202482452291LITTLE SUAMICO WIWILevel 2SCHNURE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 13, 202482382788WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Aug 12, 202482354968VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 12, 202482146964HUDSON WIWILevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.55(c)(1), 393.78(a)No
Jul 2, 202482052289MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 1JOHN EVANS SEMI-TRAILER2393.45(b)(2)No
Jun 28, 202482040627JANESVILLE WIWILevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.130(b)Yes
May 23, 202481693354VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 17, 202481691530MANKATO MNMNLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(b)(2)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

51 total · 17.6% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 11, 2026MNTOW00MAPLE GROVEISTH 94...678362MORRELL TRANSFER INC
Dec 9, 2025MNINJURY01MONTICELLOISTH 94...656802MORRELL TRANSFER INC
Dec 12, 2022KSTOW00U75...200902MORRELL TRANSFER INC
May 20, 2022MNTOW00ELK RIVERUSTH 10...656801MORRELL TRANSFER INC
Feb 22, 2022MNTOW00ROGERSMNTH 101...275169MORRELL TRANSFER INC
Jan 28, 2019NDTOW00
Oct 30, 2017MNTOW00
Feb 8, 2017ILTOW00
Dec 27, 2016IATOW00
Mar 28, 2014MNINJURY02
Mar 5, 2014NDTOW00
Feb 11, 2013MNTOW00
Jan 20, 2012MNTOW00
Nov 25, 2009MNTOW00
Dec 21, 2008MNINJURY01
Aug 10, 2008WIINJURY01
Jun 11, 2008MNINJURY01
Apr 3, 2007MNTOW00
Nov 29, 2006MNINJURY01
May 16, 2006MNINJURY02
Dec 20, 2005MNTOW00
Dec 30, 2004MNTOW00
Sep 1, 2004MNTOW00
Nov 20, 2003MNTOW00
Apr 29, 1998WITOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Feb 11, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 9, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 12, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 20, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 22, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 28, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 8, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • CARGO
Oct 30, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 27, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 28, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 5, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 11, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 11, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 11, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 27, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE HOME INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 20, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 25, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 21, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 10, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 11, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 3, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 29, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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