HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/116195-polman-transfer-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 04:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
POLMAN TRANSFER INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC108523: Common carrier inactive; Contract carrier inactive
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (218) 631-1753, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC116227 or MC108523.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC116227 | — | Great West Casualty Company Policy PP35012 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jan 1, 1986 | Active FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 |
| Cargo | MC108523 | — | THE HOME INSURANCE CO. Policy TM 55 12 50 · 34 | — | Jan 1, 1975 | Active Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC116227 | — | Great West Casualty Company Policy PP35012 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 31, 1986 | Active FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC108523 | — | THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. Policy GA9099158 · 91 | — | Jan 1, 1975 | Active Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 35 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
0 of 85 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 19, 2026 | KS | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MN | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Minnesota average covers 31,491 vehicle and 62,770 driver inspections of all Minnesota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
49 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 76 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 9 | 71.4% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 20.4% | 16.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 8.2% | 14.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 5 | 5 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Norton, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Wadena, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 116195 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC116227, MC108523 |
| Legal name | POLMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 66 |
| Drivers | 52 |
| Annual mileage | 4,719,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 4, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about POLMAN TRANSFER INC
What does POLMAN TRANSFER INC's operating authority allow?
MC116227: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about POLMAN TRANSFER INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking POLMAN TRANSFER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 116195. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (218) 631-1753, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC116227 or MC108523, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (218) 631-1753
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLMAN TRUCK BROKERAGE INC Broker |
Wadena, MN | 2213184 | MC184261 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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