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Carrier profile · USDOT 68085 · MC783217 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Paulsen Inc

Cozad, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayConstructionSand and Gravel
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (308) 784-3333
158
Power units
123
Drivers
23
Inspections · 24 mo
6
Crashes · 24 mo
4.8M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
74
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 50.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
50.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 8 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 23 inspections
Crashes
6
1 fatal2 injury6 tow-away
Crash rate 0.63 per 1M mi
Total inspections
23
Driver inspections
23
Vehicle inspections
8
People injured
2
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2007)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC783217
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 18, 2012Liability (BIPD) · Bitco General Insurance Corporation · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
158
Power units
155
Trucks
46
Tractors owned
117
Trailers owned
123
Drivers
123
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayConstructionSand and Gravel
Annual mileage
4,800,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
68085
MC / docket
MC-783217
Legal name
Paulsen Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 13, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
123 (123)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Paulsen Inc's USDOT number?

Paulsen Inc's USDOT number is 68085 and its docket number is MC783217.

Is Paulsen Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Paulsen Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 23 roadside inspections, a 50.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 6 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Paulsen Inc's fleet?

158 power units and 123 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 13, 2026.

What insurance does Paulsen Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Bitco General Insurance Corporation.

Where is Paulsen Inc located?

Paulsen Inc is located at 1116 East Hwy 30, Cozad, NE, 69130. Phone: (308) 784-3333.

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