Polman Transfer INC
Wadena, MN
Profile data updated Jul 25, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
66
Power Units
52
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
POLMAN TRANSFER INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Wadena, MN, they operate a fleet of 66 power units with 52 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Movers, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Polman Transfer INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 57 | 9 | 0 | 66 |
| Trailers | 233 | 0 | 0 | 233 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Polman Transfer INC is authorized to transport the following 11 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 52
MCS-150 Mileage: 4,719,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
52
Total Drivers
52
CDL Drivers
52
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by POLMAN TRANSFER INC
38 trucks and 45 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 29, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Mack, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc. Equipment breakdown: 44 SEMI-TRAILER, 37 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 FULL TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 9.6% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 44 | 53% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 37 | 45% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 1% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (45 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 44 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 19 |
| Great Dane | 7 |
| Vanguard National | 5 |
| Cimc Vehic | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
| Unpublishe | 3 |
| Trlr | 2 |
| CIMC | 1 |
| North Amer | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 44 |
| 53 ft | 38 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 45 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 35 | 42% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 19 | 23% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc | 18 | 22% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 7 | 8% |
| International | 1 | 1% |
| Pitts Trailers | 1 | 1% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 1% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8266STY | MN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| PZA6492 | MN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 8263STY | MN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| PAT3444 | MN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| PAW7055 | MN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 5329STP | MN | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PAU0269 | MN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 8267STY | MN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 1717STV | MN | Cimc Vehic SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| PAX1302 | MN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PRW8713 | MN | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PZA6493 | MN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| STC3489 | MN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| PZA6491 | MN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| PAW4821 | MN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| STC3672 | MN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 1308STS | MN | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1709STV | MN | North Amer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 6157STZ | MN | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| PAR7947 | MN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: MN (82) · MS (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 83)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
76
Inspections
24 months
69
Violations
Total found
11
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-7.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/12/2026 | ND | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/28/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/19/2026 | ND | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/29/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | WI | Full | 9 | 2 |
| 05/09/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 04/29/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/24/2026 | MN | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 04/23/2026 | MN | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 04/19/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/13/2026 | MO | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/13/2026 | MN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/04/2026 | WI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 76 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Self-Insured / N/A
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 91X | PP35012 | $1 Million | 12/31/1986 |
| BIPD | THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | 91 | GA9099158 | Self-Insured / N/A | 01/01/1975 |
| Cargo | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 34 | PP35012 | Self-Insured / N/A | 01/01/1986 |
| Cargo | THE HOME INSURANCE CO. | 34 | TM 55 12 50 | Self-Insured / N/A | 01/01/1975 |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
4
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-Aways
4 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | OH | NORTON, OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/17/2025 | MN | WADENA, MN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/13/2024 | MN | CUSHING, MN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/08/2024 | PA | EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does POLMAN TRANSFER INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, POLMAN TRANSFER INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Movers, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is POLMAN TRANSFER INC's authority currently active?
POLMAN TRANSFER INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has POLMAN TRANSFER INC been in business?
POLMAN TRANSFER INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is POLMAN TRANSFER INC located?
POLMAN TRANSFER INC is physically located at 63425 HWY 10 WEST, WADENA, MN 56482.
Roadside Inspection History 76 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
POLMAN TRANSFER INC has been inspected 76 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MN, WI, IL. Out of these, 8 inspections (about 11%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 7 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-12 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-28 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | WI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 9 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-05-09 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-29 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-24 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-04-23 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-04-19 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | MO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-04 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | ND | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-28 | MN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-27 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-26 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-23 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-20 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-19 | MN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-03-14 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-06 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), POLMAN TRANSFER INC was cited for 45 violations, of which 8 (18%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 8 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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