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Carrier profile · USDOT 68085 · MC-783217 · Updated 06/13/2026

PAULSEN INC

155 power unitsavg 10.4 yrLocal · 2 statesCOZAD, NE
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-783217 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkspaulseninc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
155Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.4Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(308) 784-3333Email dispatchsholbrook@paulseninc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal4
6 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

155 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.4 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 52-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is PAULSEN INC safe to work with?

Is PAULSEN INC safe to load? PAULSEN INC (USDOT 68085, MC-783217) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in COZAD, NE, operating 155 power units and 123 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 43 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
PIPAULSEN INC 74
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Frequently asked

What is PAULSEN INC's USDOT number?

PAULSEN INC's USDOT number is 68085, and its motor carrier number is MC-783217.

Is PAULSEN INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, PAULSEN INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is PAULSEN INC's safety record?

PAULSEN INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 43 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is PAULSEN INC's fleet?

PAULSEN INC operates 155 power units and 123 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PAULSEN INC based?

PAULSEN INC is based in COZAD, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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