MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC
DBA: MTL COMPANIES
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DOT #
863958
MC #
388346
Location
DAYTON, MN
Power Units
59
Drivers
59
Trailers
82
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
Oct 10, 2025
Out of Service
No
About MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC
MTL Companies is a locally owned and operated, asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. They offer a comprehensive range of transportation, warehousing, and logistics services including secure, temperature-controlled warehousing, pick and pack, cross-docking, and extensive 3PL services such as inventory management, brokerage, and order fulfillment. MTL Companies also provides a variety of trucking services ranging from nationwide LTL (less-than-truckload) and full truckload shipments to expedited deliveries and local/regional deliveries within the Twin Cities area. With over 500,000 square feet of food-grade warehousing space and a fleet of over 900 storage trailers, they are well-equipped to handle diverse logistical needs.
Key Features
Risk Signals — MASTER TRANSFER COMPANY INC
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
3 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
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Fraud signals
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Related Companies4 found
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Service RegionsActive in 7 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Inspection History12 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 10, 2026 · MN
Clean rate (90d)
31%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
12
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
4 of 12
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
8.3%
1 of 12
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
5
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
66
All time
Fatalities
0
Injuries
31
Tow-Away
63
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(25.8 years)
Contract Authority
No Authority
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
DAYTON, MN 55369
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category66 total
Most common category
General Safety · 27% of violations
across 8 categories
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Fleet Analytics72 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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