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Carrier profile · USDOT 435455 · MC-260963 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Paul Nielsen
DBA NIELSEN BROTHERS TRUCKING
4 power unitsavg 13.8 yrLocal · 1 statesHAMLIN, IA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-260963 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2022 · 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.
In good standing · 4
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.8 yr
Model years 1998–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PAUL NIELSEN (USDOT 435455) 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 contract 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 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Oct 15, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 1 state, 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 4 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 9, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PAUL NIELSEN's USDOT number?
PAUL NIELSEN's USDOT number is 435455, and its motor carrier number is MC-260963.
Is PAUL NIELSEN authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, PAUL NIELSEN is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PAUL NIELSEN's safety record?
PAUL NIELSEN has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 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: 4 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 NIELSEN's fleet?
PAUL NIELSEN operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PAUL NIELSEN based?
PAUL NIELSEN is based in HAMLIN, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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