Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 863958)

MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC

DBA: MTL COMPANIES

U.S. DOT#: 863958

Address: 18350 118TH AVE NORTH
DAYTON, MN 55369
Number of Vehicles: 59
Number of Drivers: 59
Number of Inspections: 46

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/31/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 08/10/2012)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	42.1	23.2
Driver	0.0	6.4
Hazmat	0.0	4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/31/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-388346
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
1.50 Measure	Not Public	0.16 Measure	6.10 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.11 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 7 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 59 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 46 with HOS Compliance Violations: 5 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 19 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 10 Safety Event Group: 11-20 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 46 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 46 with Driver Fitness Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 38


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLCP	State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	3	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLT	State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD	State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the informaiton.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8(a)	HOS (Form) - Paper Log / Logging Programs Form and Manner	2	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8F01	Drivers record of duty status not current	1	0	5	HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLNP	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person.	1	0	8	Driver Fitness
393.207F-SLAS	Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes.	1	0	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B	Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD	Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.	1	1	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection.	3	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998.	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	5	5	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EENA	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL	Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR	Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
172.602A-HMER	HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information.	1	0	3	HM Compliance
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 Packages.	1	1	5	HM Compliance
177.834A-HMC	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, under conditions normally incident to transportation.	1	1	10	HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 46


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

11/21/2025	SD5370003414	SD	3272222	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
11/14/2025	MN0351000726	MN	YCH2829	MN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
11/13/2025	MN0287001127	MN	3216622	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
11/10/2025	MN0174000736	MN	YTE3240	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone						10
10/27/2025	MN0174000719	MN	YCB7043	MN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
10/15/2025	MN1630000522	MN	YCH3052	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/10/2025	WI2637001323	WI	04103585	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other						5
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
8/21/2025	MN0351000603	MN	3311960	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/25/2025	SD5370003078	SD	3632177	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/21/2025	MN1650000476	MN	YCC0460	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/29/2025	MN0107000444	MN	3351244	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/26/2025	MN1669000829	MN	3351073	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
2/3/2025	MN1629000254	MN	3272525	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
1/30/2025	MN1658000174	MN	YCD8682	MN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
1/22/2025	MN1669000773	MN	3351242	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/17/2025	MN1640000448	MN	3272222	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/6/2025	MN1669000734	MN	3632177	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
11/26/2024	MN0351000353	MN	YCA5911	MN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
10/29/2024	MN0098000166	MN	3351075	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLNP License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person						8
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLT State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting						10
10/17/2024	SD0890000002	SD	3311960	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/2/2024	MN0681000021	MN	3351240	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HM Compliance Violation: 172.602A-HMER HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information						3
HM Compliance Violation: 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 Packages (OOS)						5 + 2 (OOS)
HM Compliance Violation: 177.834A-HMC 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 (OOS)						10 + 2 (OOS)
9/18/2024	MN0697000022	MN	3272525	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/21/2024	MN0586000209	MN	YCA5911	MN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
8/20/2024	MN0174000214	MN	3216622	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/28/2024	MN1644000192	MN	3216622	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/27/2024	MN1644000190	MN	3272222	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
6/24/2024	MN1641000164	MN	3632177	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/10/2024	MN1664000118	MN	PAU5103	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/16/2024	MN0546000118	MN	YCA5911	MN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
5/9/2024	SD5370001709	SD	3351240	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/8/2024	MN1640000042	MN	3351071	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/18/2024	WI2624003793	WI	3351071	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207F-SLAS Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes						7
4/11/2024	MN1669000034	MN	3351071	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
4/3/2024	MN0134000003	MN	3351074	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
4/2/2024	IA000P12B03B	IA	2910795	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp						2
3/11/2024	MN00XD004024	MN	YTE3239	MN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/26/2024	MN0AGM000047	MN	3351072	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/12/2024	SD5470001378	SD	3632177	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/7/2024	SD5370001324	SD	3351069	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/6/2024	MN0ACT002467	MN	3351240	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
2/2/2024	MOW032000203	MO	2910794	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/2/2024	SD5370001291	SD	3216622	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner						1
1/19/2024	SD5530001192	SD	3632177	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner						1
1/15/2024	MN0ACY000997	MN	3351072	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current						5
1/11/2024	SD1620000102	SD	3272525	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
1/4/2024	KYCV44701904	KY	3216622	FL	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 4


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

11/26/2025	MN0253300084	MN	YCH3053	MN	0	1	Yes	No	2	3	6
5/8/2025	MN0251280314	MN	3361243	IN	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
3/27/2025	MN0250860021	MN	3351076	IN	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
1/9/2024	MN0240090005	MN	3632177	IN	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 5/15/2023 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 46
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 26
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 20
Total Crashes* : 4

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Carrier Registration

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 01/31/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

Closed Date Case #
7/24/2023 MN-2023-0062-MN0662
1/25/2022 MN-2022-0019-MN0667

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Summary of Activities (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 5/15/2023 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 46 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 26 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 20	Total Crashes: 4*
5/15/2023 (Non-Ratable Review) 11/30/2021 (Non-Ratable Review) 7/31/2012 (Onsite Comprehensive Investigation) 5/4/2011 (Onsite Comprehensive Investigation) 6/14/2010 (Onsite Comprehensive Investigation)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 46 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 19 42.1% Placardable HM Inspections 1 100.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 5.3%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 1 Towaway Crashes 3

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

59 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 59 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

59 Average Power Units = 59 Current Power Units + 59 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 59 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 863958 = 83% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
37,288 VMT per Average Power Unit = 2,200,000 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 59 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1 + (VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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