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Carrier profile · USDOT 1330588 · MC-512893 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Paul W Johnston
DBA DAKOTA DENVER EXPRESS
1 power unitavg 12 yrLocal · 2 statesKERSEY, CO50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-512893 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.0Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 moCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
12 yr
Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PAUL W JOHNSTON (USDOT 1330588) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 4, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 18, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PAUL W JOHNSTON's USDOT number?
PAUL W JOHNSTON's USDOT number is 1330588, and its motor carrier number is MC-512893.
Is PAUL W JOHNSTON authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, PAUL W JOHNSTON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PAUL W JOHNSTON's safety record?
PAUL W JOHNSTON has a — vehicle out-of-service rate across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is PAUL W JOHNSTON's fleet?
PAUL W JOHNSTON operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PAUL W JOHNSTON based?
PAUL W JOHNSTON is based in KERSEY, CO, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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