HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/863958-master-transfer-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC
Doing business as MTL COMPANIES
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average55.0% vs Minnesota average 25.5%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (763) 464-2605, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC388346.
- 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 | MC388346 | — | AGCS Marine Insurance Company Policy MXI93028550 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Feb 1, 2011 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC388346 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 5774661 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Jun 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
11 of 20 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
1 of 44 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 5, 2026 | IA | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Aug 31, 2026 | MN | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | MN | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2026 | MN | 1 | 6 | No |
| Jun 10, 2026 | MN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 31,537 vehicle and 62,847 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
56 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 80 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 33 | 12 | 58.9% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 10.7% | 14.2% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
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 | 8 | 8 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLT | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity unde Load Securement - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177834AHMC | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Displ Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177823AHMPMCNP50% | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Crystal, MN | 0 | 1 |
| May 4, 2026 | Big Lake, MN | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Maple Grove, MN | 0 | 1 |
| May 8, 2025 | Clearwater, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Lakeville, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 863958 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC388346 |
| Legal name | MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC |
| DBA name | MTL COMPANIES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 59 |
| Drivers | 59 |
| Annual mileage | 2,200,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 10, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 16, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
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Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC
What does MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC388346: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 863958. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (763) 464-2605, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC388346, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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