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Carrier profile · USDOT 128172 · MC-1434016 · Updated 07/18/2026

COLE PAPERS INC

43 power unitsavg 8.1 yrRegional · 5 statesFARGO, ND
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1434016 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linkscolepapers.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
43Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
2007–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(701) 282-5311Email dispatchemuir@colepapers.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 52 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo9.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

43 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.1 yr

Model years 2007–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 52-yr authority, 9% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is COLE PAPERS INC safe to work with?

Is COLE PAPERS INC safe to load? COLE PAPERS INC (USDOT 128172, MC-1434016) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in FARGO, ND, operating 43 power units and 45 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 42 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 9.1% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
CPCOLE PAPERS INC 70
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Frequently asked

What is COLE PAPERS INC's USDOT number?

COLE PAPERS INC's USDOT number is 128172, and its motor carrier number is MC-1434016.

Is COLE PAPERS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, COLE PAPERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is COLE PAPERS INC's safety record?

COLE PAPERS INC has a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is COLE PAPERS INC's fleet?

COLE PAPERS INC operates 43 power units and 45 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is COLE PAPERS INC based?

COLE PAPERS INC is based in FARGO, ND, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.

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