HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/68085-paulsen-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:59 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
PAULSEN INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average55.6% vs Nebraska average 21.2%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (308) 784-3333, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC783217.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC783217 | Primary | BITCO General Insurance Corporation Policy CAP 3 555 144 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 18, 2012 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 9 · Nebraska avg 21.2%
0 of 24 · Nebraska avg 2.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | NE | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 5, 2026 | NE | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 5, 2026 | NE | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2026 | NE | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 20, 2025 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Nebraska average covers 22,396 vehicle and 49,298 driver inspections of all Nebraska-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 35 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Nebraska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 6 | 64.3% | 62.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 21.4% | 20.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 14.3% | 13.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 3 | 3 |
| Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTFWETL | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABMBCBD | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Not immobilized or secured Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106BC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nebraska column is the mix across all Nebraska-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Not Reported, NE | 0 | 0 |
| May 19, 2026 | Oxford, NE | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Not Reported, NE | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Cozad, NE | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Cozad, NE | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | North Platte, NE | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 68085 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC783217 |
| Legal name | PAULSEN INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 158 |
| Drivers | 123 |
| Annual mileage | 4,800,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 17, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayConstructionOtherSand And Gravel
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PAULSEN INC
What does PAULSEN INC's operating authority allow?
MC783217: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PAULSEN INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking PAULSEN INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 68085. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (308) 784-3333, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC783217, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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