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MTL COMPANIES

18350 118TH AVE NORTH · Dayton, MN 55369

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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: 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 Oct 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: MN (32), IA (5), WI (5), SD (3). Home base: Dayton, Minnesota.

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.93 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.73 6 Vehicle Maintenance 8.02 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.4 2

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 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 ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%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 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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 CMV1× 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, other3× 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

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× 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
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× 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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Same legal or DBA name 1

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC
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