Polman Transfer Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Wadena, MN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 57 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 233 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 66 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 66 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 82% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 71% | 96% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 68% | 93% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 11 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | WI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2026 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared phone · 1
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 1.60 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.04 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 5.54 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 22 states. Top state MN accounts for 16% of activity. Activity outside home state (MN): 84%.
+17 other states with fewer inspections
| 12 |
| 10 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| MI |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | ND | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 28, 2026 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 39355EB | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 39345DBAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 39522H2ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| May 29, 2026 | 39345DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 28, 2026 | 39343DB | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| May 28, 2026 | 39348ABIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 28, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 28, 2026 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |