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PAULSEN INC

1116 EAST HWY 30 · Cozad, NE 69130

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #783217
  • USDOT #68085 USDOT Active
  • 158
    Power Units
  • 123
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PAULSEN INC is a Cozad, NE freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Nebraska. This company has 158 truck(s) in their fleet and 123 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-783217 and their USDOT number is 68085.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/13/2026 · last updated May 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,800,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Nebraska — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: NE (26), IA (2). Home base: Cozad, Nebraska.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 16 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.16 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.05 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 28
    Total
  • 15
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured1× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PAULSEN INC
1116 EAST HWY 30
COZAD, NE 69130
Mailing Address
PAULSEN INC
P O BOX 17
COZAD, NE 69130

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