Morrell Transfer Inc
A household-goods carrier based in Elk River, MN with interstate operating authority, read from its federal filing, with the cost of a comparable move from our model.
- Fleet
- 22 trucks
- self-reported on the MCS-150
- Drivers
- 22
- interstate authority
- Registered since
- 1982
- 44 years on the register
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- federal compliance review
In short
Morrell Transfer Inc (USDOT 211809) is a household-goods carrier with active interstate authority, based in Elk River, MN and registered since 1982. Its filing lists 22 trucks and 22 drivers. It holds a Satisfactory safety rating. It had 57 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 10 of 36 vehicle inspections ending with a truck put out of service.
Is Morrell Transfer Inc licensed?
Morrell Transfer Inc holds active interstate operating authority on the federal register (USDOT 211809, MC96687), so it may carry household goods across state lines under its own number.
Its safety rating is Satisfactory, the outcome of a federal compliance review and the rating most large carriers carry.
The filing reports 22 trucks and 22 drivers, and the registration dates from 1982.
The federal record
- USDOT number
- 211809
- MC number
- MC96687
- Operating authority
- Interstate
- Cargo declared
- Household goods, general freight
- Fleet
- 22 power units
- Drivers
- 22
- First registered
- 1982
- Filing last updated
- June 16, 2026
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Annual miles reported
- 1,674,866
- Address
- 10752 171St Ave Nw, Elk River, MN 55330
- Phone
- (763) 241-7210
Snapshot September 24, 2026; the FMCSA link above is the live record.
Roadside inspections, last 24 months
Morrell Transfer Inc had 57 roadside inspections in the last 24 months. 10 of its 36 vehicle inspections put a truck out of service (27.8%), above the 19.0% across all listed movers; 0 of 57 driver inspections took a driver off the road (0.0%, against 13.0%).
| Last 24 months | Morrell Transfer Inc | All 4,462 inspected movers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle inspections | 36 | 22,187 |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.8% (10 of 36) | 19.0% |
| Driver inspections | 57 | 38,069 |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 57) | 13.0% |
Inspections with a violation, by FMCSA category
| Category (BASIC) | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical finding, 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving | 6 | No |
| Hours of service | 0 | No |
| Driver fitness | 0 | No |
| Drugs and alcohol | 0 | No |
| Vehicle maintenance | 19 | No |
How Morrell Transfer Inc operates, from its filing
- Where its drivers work
- 22 interstate beyond 100 air miles. Read plainly, every driver it files works beyond 100 miles, the profile of a long-distance operation.
- Commercial driver's licences
- 21 of the 22 drivers on its latest filing hold a CDL, which a truck rated over 26,000 lb requires.
- Trucks
- 22 power units on file (22 owned), 22 of them tractors that can pull a trailer, plus 31 trailers.
- Miles driven
- 1,674,866 miles reported for 2025, about 76,130 per truck.
- Cargo declared
- Household goods, plus general freight, metal and coils, logs and lumber, building materials, machinery and large objects, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, livestock, chemicals, dry bulk, beverages, paper products, utilities, farm supplies, construction and other cargo.
- Hazardous materials
- Registered to carry hazardous materials.
- Last FMCSA review
- February 3, 2010; the safety rating dates from May 3, 2010.
From the MCS-150 (October 7, 2026) · CDL rule: 49 CFR 383.5
Morrell Transfer Inc against the 107 movers within 30 miles
37 of the 107 hold interstate authority and 11 carry a Satisfactory safety rating.
| Measure | Morrell Transfer Inc | Median of the 107 | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size (trucks) | 22 trucks | 2 | 7 of 107 |
| Years registered | 44 | 9 | 4 of 107 |
| Roadside inspections, 24 months | 57 | 0 | 4 of 107 |
Ranked among the listed movers within 30 miles, itself included; rank 1 is the largest, longest-registered or most-inspected, and ties share a rank. National figures: moving industry statistics.
What a move with Morrell Transfer Inc should cost
Not Morrell Transfer Inc's rates: what the published model says a comparable move from Elk River costs, to judge a written estimate against.
Local moves in Elk River: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Elk River: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $46–$57 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $535 – $873.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $259 – $417 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $351 – $645 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $535 – $873 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $903 – $1,614 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,547 – $2,355 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,915 – $2,811 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Minnesota: hand movers there earn a median $22.25 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $46–$57 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Elk River: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Elk River, Chicago, IL is the nearest priced metro (≈ 444 mi) and Los Angeles, CA the farthest (≈ 1,768 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,207 | $5,432 – $7,242 | $6,246 – $8,328 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,768 | $7,956 – $10,608 | $9,149 – $12,199 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 444 | $1,998 – $2,664 | $2,298 – $3,064 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 1,031 | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 1,260 | $5,670 – $7,560 | $6,521 – $8,694 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,113 | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
Other licensed movers near Elk River
Nearest first, by ZIP-code distance from Elk River.
Before you book Morrell Transfer Inc
- 1
Ask whether it moves you under MC96687
Morrell Transfer Inc can haul an interstate move under its own authority, MC96687. If the written estimate names a van line or another carrier, that company is the one legally responsible for your goods, so check its number too.
- 2
Ask about the 10 out-of-service orders
10 of Morrell Transfer Inc's 36 vehicle inspections ended with a truck taken off the road (27.8%, against 19.0% for all listed movers). Ask what failed, whether it was fixed, and which truck would do your move.
- 3
Ask about access for a tractor-trailer
Morrell Transfer Inc files 22 tractors. If a full rig cannot reach your door, the move needs a shuttle truck, which is a separate line on the bill; ask before the estimate is written.
- 4
Judge the estimate against $535 – $873
The published model puts a two-bedroom local move in Elk River at $535 – $873 and a two-bedroom move to New York City, NY at $5,432 – $7,242. A surveyed, written estimate from Morrell Transfer Inc far outside that is a reason to ask what it includes.
Verify the record yourself: USDOT 211809 on FMCSA SAFER ↗ · Licensing & Insurance ↗ · the six checks every mover should pass
Morrell Transfer Inc: questions people ask
Is Morrell Transfer Inc a licensed moving company?
Morrell Transfer Inc holds active interstate operating authority on the federal register (USDOT 211809, MC96687), so it may carry household goods across state lines under its own number.
How big is Morrell Transfer Inc?
The federal filing reports 22 trucks and 22 drivers. Among the 107 listed movers within 30 miles of Elk River it ranks 7 by size, against a median of 2 trucks.
What is Morrell Transfer Inc's safety rating?
Its safety rating is Satisfactory, the outcome of a federal compliance review and the rating most large carriers carry.
Has Morrell Transfer Inc had roadside inspections?
It had 57 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 10 of 36 vehicle inspections ending with a truck put out of service. Inspections are random roadside checks of the truck and driver; the full breakdown by FMCSA category is on this page and on the live FMCSA record.
How much does Morrell Transfer Inc charge?
We do not publish any carrier's rates. Our model prices a two-bedroom local move in Elk River at $535 – $873 (two movers, five to seven hours, plus travel) and a long-distance move to New York City, NY at $5,432 – $7,242, transport only. Use those ranges to judge the written estimate Morrell Transfer Inc gives you after a survey.
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census entry for USDOT 211809 (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; costs from the published model. Data last refreshed October 7, 2026. No payment for placement; a carrier corrects its record with the FMCSA.