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Carrier profile · USDOT 116195 · MC116227 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Polman Transfer Inc

Wadena, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber+12 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (218) 631-1753
66
Power units
52
Drivers
81
Inspections · 24 mo
4
Crashes · 24 mo
4.7M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.8% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
25.8%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 8 of 31 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 81 inspections
Crashes
4
0 fatal0 injury4 tow-away
Crash rate 0.42 per 1M mi
Total inspections
81
Driver inspections
81
Vehicle inspections
31
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC116227
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Dec 31, 1986Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
66
Power units
66
Trucks
57
Tractors owned
233
Trailers owned
52
Drivers
52
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
4,719,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
116195
MC / docket
MC-116227, MC-108523
Legal name
Polman Transfer Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
May 8, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
52 (52)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (218) 631-1753

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Frequently asked

What is Polman Transfer Inc's USDOT number?

Polman Transfer Inc's USDOT number is 116195 and its docket number is MC116227.

Is Polman Transfer Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Polman Transfer Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 81 roadside inspections, a 25.8% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 4 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Polman Transfer Inc's fleet?

66 power units and 52 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 8, 2025.

What insurance does Polman Transfer Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Company.

Where is Polman Transfer Inc located?

Polman Transfer Inc is located at 63425 Hwy 10 West, Wadena, MN, 56482. Phone: (218) 631-1753.

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