Morrell Transfer INC Safety Record

DOT# 211809 · Elk River, MN 55330-1333 · 7632417210

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Morrell Transfer INC (DOT# 211809) in Elk River, Minnesota has 80 inspections on record with 77 violations and a 15.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

80 Inspections
15.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
22 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 15.0%
Carrier: 15.0% (12 of 80) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 80) National: 6.4%
50% OOS rate better than 50% of carriers in Minnesota
21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Minnesota

Violation Categories · 77 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

77 total violations across 80 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
52
Unsafe Driving
21
Hours of Service
1
Hazardous Materials
3

Inspection History · 80 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 11 states
Level 1: 26 (32%) Level 2: 32 (40%) Level 3: 22 (28%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 MN 3 0 0
02/25/2026 MO 3 0 0
02/11/2026 MN 1 2 0
02/05/2026 SD 2 0 0
02/04/2026 WI 1 1 0
01/20/2026 NE 2 1 0
12/16/2025 ND 2 0 0
12/10/2025 MN 3 0 0
11/21/2025 MN 3 0 0
11/19/2025 AR 3 0 0

Crash History · 2 records

1 injury crash
11-FEB-26 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
11-FEB-26 MN 0 0 0
09-DEC-25 MN 0 1 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC096687
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company $1,000 04/01/2013

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 22
Drivers 22
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/03/1982
MCS-150 Filed 20250303 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,797,680
Address 10752 171st Avenue Nw, Elk River, MN 55330-1333

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Resources

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