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Carrier profile · USDOT 1256291 · Updated 06/13/2026

PAUL NELSON

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2 power unitsCOBALT, CT
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
Avg age (yr)
Awaiting decode

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Established 22 yearsNo inspection history despite active fleet
Operating authority22 yr active
since 2004
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readCarrier, 22-yr authority unrated.Full read

Is PAUL NELSON safe to work with?

Is PAUL NELSON safe to load? PAUL NELSON (USDOT 1256291) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in COBALT, CT, operating 2 power units and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score — there is not enough federal record to assess it. Verify authority and insurance directly. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is PAUL NELSON's USDOT number?

PAUL NELSON's USDOT number is 1256291.

Is PAUL NELSON authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, PAUL NELSON is active in the FMCSA register.

How big is PAUL NELSON's fleet?

PAUL NELSON operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PAUL NELSON based?

PAUL NELSON is based in COBALT, CT.

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