Paulsen Inc
USDOT 68085 · MC-783217 · Cozad, Nebraska · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Paulsen Inc is a corporation based in Cozad, Nebraska, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 158 power units and 123 drivers, which ranks it #29 by fleet size among 91 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Nebraska. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 24 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 55.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 1 fatality, 6 tow-away), or 3.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Paulsen Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 68085 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-783217 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1116 East Hwy 30, Cozad, NE 69130 |
| Phone | (308) 784-3333 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 68085.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 109 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 46 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 117 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.78 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,800,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 30,380 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 123 CDL drivers; 4 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 11 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Nebraska carriers with 50+ units (91).
| Measure | Paulsen Inc | Same size, US | NE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 55.6% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 195% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 0.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 15% lower than average |
| Inspections | 24 | 24 with a driver check, 9 with a vehicle check, 14 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 17, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Nebraska
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Nebraska carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Nim Transportation LLC USDOT 1188659 | Norfolk | 193 | 155 | 265 | 7.1% | 9 |
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Other carriers near Cozad
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Partners Cooperative USDOT 655841 | Gothenburg | 273 | 130 | 41 | 35.7% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Paulsen Inc?
Paulsen Inc is registered with USDOT number 68085 and operating authority MC-783217.
How many trucks does Paulsen Inc have?
It reports 158 power units (46 tractors, 109 straight trucks) and 117 trailers, with 123 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 13, 2026).
Where is Paulsen Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Cozad, Nebraska 69130.
What is the out-of-service rate of Paulsen Inc?
Over 24 months, 55.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.