MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC
USDOT 863958 • DBA: MTL COMPANIES • 18350 118TH AVE NORTH, DAYTON, MN, 55369
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-388346 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 5, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 5774661 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP75160A | ON FILE | Jan 15, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 577-4661 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP42374A | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP42374A | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2018 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HE8409C58005416TCT | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MPP1006865 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2013MCA00374 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2013 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2013MCA00374 | REPLACED | May 15, 2013 | Jul 18, 2013 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2013MCA00374 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2013 | Jun 18, 2013 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2013MCA00374 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2013 | May 15, 2013 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 500806 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP75160A | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2010 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP75160A | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2010 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP75160A | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP75160A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 15, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP75160A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 15, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-2882C152-TIL-09 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2009 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATJZ91452418019 | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2009 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-2881C143-TIL-09 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2009 | Jan 7, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-2881C143-TIL-09 | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CID 240690 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jul 24, 2009 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID 240690 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jul 24, 2009 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID 240690 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CID 240690 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP15793K | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2000 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP15793K | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2000 | Jul 11, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP15793K | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2000 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP15793K | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2000 | Jul 11, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 5774661 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 577-4661 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP42374A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP42374A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HE8409C58005416TCT | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MPP1006865 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00374 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00374 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2013 | Jul 18, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00374 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2013 | Jun 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00374 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2013 | May 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500806 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75160A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2011 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75160A | CARGO | Feb 17, 2011 | Feb 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75160A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75160A | CARGO | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75160A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2010 | Jan 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP75160A | CARGO | Jan 15, 2010 | Jan 15, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-2881C143-TIL-09 | CARGO | Jan 7, 2010 | Jan 7, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ATJZ91452418019 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-2882C152-TIL-09 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-2881C143-TIL-09 | CARGO | Nov 30, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 240690 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2009 | Jul 24, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 240690 | CARGO | Jul 24, 2009 | Jul 24, 2009 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 240690 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 240690 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15793K | CARGO | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 11, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15793K | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2007 | Jul 11, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15793K | CARGO | Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP15793K | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 1, 2007 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC388346 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2022 |
| MC388346 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2014 |
| MC388346 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2013 |
| MC388346 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2011 |
| MC388346 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2009 |
| MC388346 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 22, 2000 | — | 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
6 states • 79 inspections
Violation Summary (139 violations from 79 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 25 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 21 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 7 | 7 | — | 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 | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.52A-B | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823(a) | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (79 inspections)
Showing 50 of 79
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 26, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MAPLE GROVE | COUNTY 81 RD | ...WS1201 | MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC |
| May 8, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEARWATER | ISTH 94 | ...UB9726 | MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC |
| Mar 27, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEVILLE | 162ND ST W | ...UB9734 | MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUVERNE | ISTH 90 | ...NS0620 | MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC |
| Nov 27, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAINT PAUL | USTH 52 to 7th St | ...NF5303 | MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC |
| Oct 4, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MINNEAPOLIS | ISTH 94 | ...NE3230 | MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC |
| May 12, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OSHKOSH | W 20TH AVE | ...LT8250 | MTL COMPANIES |
| Mar 15, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOMERSET | STH 035 SB | ...MY1240 | MTL COMPANIES |
| Jan 25, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRIDLEY | ISTH 694 | ...UB1920 | MTL COMPANIES |
| Oct 6, 2022 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRIDLEY | I694 WB to MNTH 47 | ...MY1229 | MTL COMPANIES |
| May 12, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW BRIGHTON | CSAH 88 | ...026093 | MTL COMPANIES |
| Dec 28, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROGERS | ISTH 94 | ...LT8251 | MTL COMPANIES |
| Dec 15, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROOKLYN PARK | CSAH 81 | ...MY1233 | MTL COMPANIES |
| Jul 19, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAYZATA | Rice St | ...MY1244 | MTL COMPANIES |
| May 29, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2017 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2017 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
2 closed cases — FMCSA civil penalties
2 Enforcement Cases
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN-2023-0062-MN0662 | Jul 24, 2023 | 382.215 | $10,230 | Carrier |
| MN-2022-0019-MN0667 | Jan 25, 2022 | 382.211; 382.503 | $14,920 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
57 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 57 events