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MTL COMPANIES

18350 118TH AVE NORTH · Dayton, MN 55369

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #388346
  • USDOT #863958 USDOT Active
  • 59
    Power Units
  • 59
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MTL COMPANIES is a Dayton, MN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Minnesota. This company has 59 truck(s) in their fleet and 59 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-388346 and their USDOT number is 863958.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/10/2025 · last updated Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/10/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,200,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — home base

Home base   Based in Dayton, Minnesota. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.03 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 3 Vehicle Maintenance 6.75 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.23 2

Inspection Summary

  • 40
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 21
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
MTL COMPANIES
18350 118TH AVE NORTH
DAYTON, MN 55369
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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