MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC

DBA: MTL COMPANIES

USDOT 863958 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Paper Products Based in DAYTON, MN Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jun 1, 2024
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Paper Products
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC (USDOT 863958)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $2,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/863958/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 47.4% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=17364 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 863958
In FMCSA records since Mar 16, 2000 (~26y)
MC / docket MC388346
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Paper Products
Fleet size 59 units
Drivers 59
Annual mileage 2,200,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
18350 118TH AVE NORTH
DAYTON, MN 55369
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 863958
In FMCSA records since Mar 16, 2000 (~26y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,200,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 47.4% vs 23.4% +24.0 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 49 0 0
Trailers 600 0 0
Trucks 10 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 64 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 2 1 0 3
Tow-away 1 1 2 4
Crash reports 1 1 2 4

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 80 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 30 30 0
OOS inspections 0 7 0
OOS percentage 0% 23.33%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
59
Drivers
59
Inspections
80
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
47.4%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
64 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC is a corporation based in DAYTON, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 863958. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 59 power units and 59 drivers, with 80 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 47.4%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 59 power units and 59 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Dayton, MN. Across 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

36 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 16% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (29) and SD (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.4% of violations); top code 393.45(b)(2) (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 9 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 59 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 59 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 47.4% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 17,364 ACTIVE carriers operating 29–89 power units (±50% of this carrier's 59 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 17,364 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
47.4%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 17,364 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +30.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-04

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 23 5 21.7% Feb 10, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 3 0 0.0% Nov 21, 2025
Iowa (IA) 2 0 0.0% Apr 29, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 2 2 100.0% Mar 25, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 63
Wabash National 21
Hyundai Translead 12
East So Tr 3
Stoughton 3
International 2
Mac 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 0.20 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 4 0.45 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 10 3.03 3 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 11 7.48 7 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (80 rows) View all 80 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87726377 Apr 29, 2026 IA 3 HWY 18 185 MM EB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 2-SLLSWZ, 2Y No
87415380 Mar 25, 2026 WI 1 HUDSON WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.52A-B Yes
87060863 Feb 10, 2026 MN 1 WEST LAKELAND MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
8 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E Yes
86972518 Jan 30, 2026 MN 3 CLOQUET MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEQP No
86898121 Jan 26, 2026 IA 2 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86743518 Jan 2, 2026 MN 3 OSSEO MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLT No
86390185 Nov 21, 2025 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLIRP No
86378923 Nov 14, 2025 MN 1 BRAINERD MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86366920 Nov 13, 2025 MN 1 CLARKS GROVE MN
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.45D-B Yes
86334648 Nov 10, 2025 MN 3 OSSEO MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLCP No
86217312 Oct 27, 2025 MN 1 RAMSEY MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86112301 Oct 15, 2025 MN 3 FOREST LAKE MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86027392 Oct 10, 2025 WI 1 HUDSON WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.9BA-INACTIVE, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.9A-LIL Yes
85613363 Aug 21, 2025 MN 3 MILACA MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85037295 Jun 25, 2025 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84796039 May 21, 2025 MN 3 WEST LAKELAND MN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84588045 Apr 29, 2025 MN 3 CLARKS GROVE MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84033994 Feb 26, 2025 MN 3 WEST LAKELAND MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.24 No
83821503 Feb 3, 2025 MN 1 WEST LAKELAND MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LLPL Yes
83793217 Jan 30, 2025 MN 1 CLOQUET MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83722996 Jan 22, 2025 MN 3 WEST LAKELAND MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
83688154 Jan 17, 2025 MN 3 MOORHEAD MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83585056 Jan 6, 2025 MN 1 WEST LAKELAND MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B Yes
83294784 Nov 26, 2024 MN 3 LITTLE FALLS MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83080737 Oct 29, 2024 MN 3 PLYMOUTH MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 383.23A2-LCDLNP, 392.2-SLLT, 392.16-D No
Recent Crashes (64 rows) View all 64 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0261240168 May 4, 2026 MN 2 Yes No Injury
MN0253300084 Nov 26, 2025 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0251280314 May 8, 2025 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0250860021 Mar 27, 2025 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0240090005 Jan 9, 2024 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0233310161 Nov 27, 2023 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0232770220 Oct 4, 2023 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI0000120064 May 12, 2023 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000119724 Mar 15, 2023 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0230250307 Jan 25, 2023 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0222790035 Oct 6, 2022 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0221320149 May 12, 2022 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0213620421 Dec 28, 2021 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0213490015 Dec 15, 2021 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0212000198 Jul 19, 2021 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0201500077 May 29, 2020 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0181700281 Jun 19, 2018 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0181240242 May 4, 2018 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0173390661 Dec 5, 2017 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0173140141 Nov 10, 2017 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0171210078 May 1, 2017 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0170940109 Apr 4, 2017 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0170160039 Jan 16, 2017 MN 0 2 Yes No Injury
MN0162980099 Oct 24, 2016 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0162320326 Aug 19, 2016 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (31 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 5774661 91X $2,000,000 Jun 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 5774661 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2023 Jun 1, 2024 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 577-4661 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2022 Jun 1, 2023 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP42374A BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2018 Oct 1, 2022 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP42374A BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2018 Oct 25, 2022 CANCELLED
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT HE8409C58005416TCT BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2016 Aug 1, 2018 REPLACED
MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. MPP1006865 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2014 Feb 1, 2016 REPLACED
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. PK2013MCA00374 BIPD/Primary Jul 18, 2013 Feb 1, 2014 CANCELLED
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. PK2013MCA00374 BIPD/Primary May 15, 2013 Jul 18, 2013 REPLACED
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. PK2013MCA00374 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2013 Jun 18, 2013 CANCELLED
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. PK2013MCA00374 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2013 May 15, 2013 REPLACED
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY MXI93028550 34 Feb 1, 2011 On file ACTIVE
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA TFM 500806 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2011 Feb 1, 2013 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75160A BIPD/Primary Jan 15, 2010 Feb 1, 2011 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75160A BIPD/Primary Jan 15, 2010 Feb 17, 2011 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75160A CARGO Jan 15, 2010 Feb 1, 2011 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75160A CARGO Jan 15, 2010 Feb 17, 2011 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75160A BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2010 Jan 15, 2010 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75160A CARGO Jan 1, 2010 Jan 15, 2010 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-2882C152-TIL-09 CARGO Nov 30, 2009 Jan 1, 2010 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-2881C143-TIL-09 CARGO Jul 24, 2009 Jan 7, 2010 CANCELLED
WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY ATJZ91452418019 BIPD/Primary Jul 24, 2009 Jan 1, 2010 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-2881C143-TIL-09 CARGO Jul 24, 2009 Nov 30, 2009 REPLACED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 240690 CARGO Jun 1, 2009 Jul 24, 2009 REPLACED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 240690 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2009 Jul 24, 2009 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  2. Jul 24, 2023
    enforcement
    Enforcement case MN-2023-0062-MN0662 — $10,230
  3. Jun 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  4. Oct 25, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Oct 5, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Oct 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Jan 25, 2022
    enforcement
    Enforcement case MN-2022-0019-MN0667 — $14,920
  8. Aug 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  9. Feb 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  10. Feb 1, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  11. Jan 29, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jul 18, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  13. Jun 18, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  14. May 15, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  15. Feb 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
  16. Jan 30, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Feb 17, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  18. Feb 2, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Feb 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  20. Jan 15, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  21. Jan 7, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  22. Jan 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jan 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  24. Nov 30, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  25. Jul 24, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  26. Jun 2, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Jun 1, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  28. Jul 11, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  29. Jun 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  30. Aug 22, 2000
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 25 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 21 3
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 7 7
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 6 1
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
395.8(a) No drivers record of duty status when one is required Hours of Service 4 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 3 0
395.3(a)(3)(i) Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours Hours of Service 3 0
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 3 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
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How to verify MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC

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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC

Is MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 863958 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC's safety rating?
MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC had?
80 roadside inspections are on file for MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC's out-of-service rate?
MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC's peak out-of-service rate is 47.4% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC based?
MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 18350 118TH AVE NORTH, DAYTON, Minnesota 55369. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC388346). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC operate?
MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC self-reports 59 power units and 59 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC had any crashes?
64 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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