RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC
DBA: Mtl Companies
Dayton, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
See details ↓
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 863958 · MC 388346
Satisfactory
Active 26 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-388346 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 82 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 55.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 82 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC388346
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 5774661
AGCS Marine Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MXI93028550
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
863958
MC Number
MC-388346
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 16, 2000
Authority Granted
August 22, 2000
Annual Mileage
2,200,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
18350 118th Ave North, Dayton, MN 55369
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mark Master
Cargo Types
General FreightPaper ProductsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
82
Driver Inspections
71
Vehicle Inspections
37
Out-of-Service Violations
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance75
Unsafe Driving17
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.7% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate55.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (34.3pp higher)
28.6% of 42 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
81st percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 43 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 43 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 43 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 43 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | MN | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 26, 2025 | MN | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Ice |
| May 8, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 27, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN41
WI6
IA5
SD3
Fleet & Equipment (68)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~32
of 59 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~36
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
27
Tractor
26
Flatbed
7
Truck
6
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG7NSNS0621 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG9NSNS0619 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG5NSNS0620 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1TSWS1204 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1NDMY1248 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0CL728954 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4PDUB9723 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC2TDWR0365 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8NDNM5818 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7CT038075 | 2 | — |
Show all 68 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53209S122512 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323WS173711 | 1 | — |
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y282ER049776 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y288ER050348 | 1 | — |
| East So Tr | Semi-trailer | 1E1U1Y2805RB36055 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625LW160442 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9621MH230291 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5CL742458 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5CL587430 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5RL382084 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W05L934697 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W08L128136 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W25L912068 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W57L092314 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W76L984630 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W95L912746 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W96L974911 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W97L035551 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6NM026093 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533FM240970 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536EG850309 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538DG632970 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSNN2806 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG5PSNY4076 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFGXNSNM6517 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV0TSWS1193 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1NSMY1237 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1PDUB9727 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV2NDNE3230 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV3PDUB1919 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV3PDUB9731 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4TSWS1200 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV5PDUB9729 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV5TSWS1190 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV6NDNE3229 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV6TSWS1201 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV7PDUB9733 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV8PDUB9725 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV8TSWS1197 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV8TSWS1202 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV9TSWS1189 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHC5DV6PDUK3863 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHC5DVXMDMH8470 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 320 | Truck · Class 8 | 3BPZL70X6FF294745 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3FT128134 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4MT541001 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXAT096095 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RJ517601 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PJ509603 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7PJ417201 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7RJ517608 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6NN459282 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4829TW090047 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5321PA064325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5323PA064326 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5325PA064327 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5325PA065932 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328AM002450 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (82)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | 163K000211 | IA, IA | II | 7 | 1 | CURBSIDE WASTE INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLIN |
3ALHCYFE9PDNX0063 |
MN YCG9693 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | 0317001069 | CRYSTAL MN | I | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH NAT |
3AKJHTDV6TSWS1201 1JJV532W07L058930 |
MN YCH3053 ME 303415Z |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 1611001469 | SAGINAW MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON |
3AKJHHFG9NSNS0619 1DW1A53211S435508 |
IN 4086394 MN 6487STX |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 1670000964 | SAGINAW MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHFG7NSNS0621 1JJV532D0CL728954 |
IN 3272525 ME 355940Z |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 2764004680 | SOUTH RANGE WI | III | — | — | MERCHANT METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHTDV1TSWS1204 1GR4M9621MH230291 |
MN PZB7970 VA 254375 |
| July 2, 2026 | 1640001200 | MOORHEAD MN | I | 8 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHFG9NSNS0619 1JJV532D0CL728954 |
IN 4086394 ME 355940Z |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 0263001349 | FRIDLEY MN | I | 6 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHTDV8TSWS1197 1DW1A5323WS173711 |
MN PZB7969 MN 72145ST |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 1667000941 | WEST LAKELAND MN | I | 1 | — | MRS MACHINING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHFG5NSNS0620 3H3V532K5PJ509603 |
IN 3632177 KS 180797 |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | 2404001076 | WITTENBERG WI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHFG9NSNS0619 1JJV532W76L984630 |
IN 3272222 MN 6499STX |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 23, 2026 | 000P13JBMT | HWY 218 NB 80MM EXIT RAMP, IA | II | 9 | 2 | PVT | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
3BPZL70X6FF294745 |
— |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47A | OOSInadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 12 | January 26, 2026 |
| AMAZON | 3 | February 7, 2024 |
| BANG RECYCLING | 2 | August 21, 2025 |
| LAPHAM HICKEY | 2 | February 26, 2025 |
| HEARTLAND | 2 | May 8, 2024 |
| CURBSIDE WASTE INC | 1 | September 5, 2026 |
| MERCHANT METALS | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| MRS MACHINING | 1 | June 10, 2026 |
| PVT | 1 | May 23, 2026 |
| SUMMIT BREWING | 1 | May 4, 2026 |
| WRICO STAMPING | 1 | February 10, 2026 |
| WISONART | 1 | January 6, 2025 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 30, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 2, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 2, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2000 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 22, 2000 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 1, 2011 | Cargo | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or remove this page.