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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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POLMAN TRANSFER INC
USDOT 116195 · MC116227 · EIN 41-0912825 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
63425 HWY 10 WEST, WADENA, MN, 56482
(218) 631-1753 · DUANE POLMAN JR.
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
66 / 52
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
83 / 562
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Company — $1M BIPD · policy PP35012 · eff 12/31/1986
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance451 pts
Unsafe Driving104 pts
Other20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance13 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 150 |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 32 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
MN14
WI9
KS7
IL7
OH5
ND5
IA5
IN5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.76 | 1.79 | ≈23–30% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.19 | 5.94 | ≈75–79% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-19 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Dunn County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dunn County, WI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 63% · Seat belt 27% · Other 6%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 10 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 33%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×2, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.023).
2. Other3 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLL
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 22%
393.45D-BAAL, 393.55E-B
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.643).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | NORTON, OH | ✓ | ||
| 07/17/2025 | WADENA, MN | ✓ | ||
| 10/13/2024 | CUSHING, MN | ✓ | ||
| 10/08/2024 | EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
37 trailer32 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DUANE POLMAN JR.
Annual mileage
4.7M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
52
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/08/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.7M mi reported (2024)
08/05/1993 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/05/1993 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
12/31/1986 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy PP35012
06/04/1986 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/01/1986 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy PP35012
09/07/1984 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/19/1984 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/03/1984 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
12/15/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/01/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/27/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/05/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/22/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/24/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/26/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/12/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/06/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/116195.