FMCSA Carrier Profile
J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C.
Owner / Officer: James Stanley Helwig Jr.
Active
Satisfactory
Authority Active
Active 18 yrs, 11 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0th pct · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Where This Carrier Operates
States where roadside inspections were recorded
KS9
TX8
AR4
GA3
MO3
NE3
and 12 more states
Equipment on Record (84)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1UYVS2537GM416632 | Util | 2 | — |
| 1JJV532B1KL111866 | Wabash Nat | 1 | — |
| 1JJV532B7KL111855 | Wanc | 1 | — |
| 1UYVS2531GM416321 | Util | 1 | — |
| 1UYVS2531GM416612 | Util | 1 | — |
| 1UYVS2532J2308325 | Util | 1 | — |
| 1UYVS2533GM416322 | Utility Tr | 1 | — |
| 1UYVS2533K2725213 | Utility | 1 | — |
| 1UYVS2534GM416507 | Util | 1 | — |
| 1UYVS2534GM416619 | Utility Tr | 1 | — |
Showing 10 of 84 units
Vetting Notes
J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C. is an active FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in Terrell, Texas, operating under DOT 185183. No high-severity flags were found on authority or insurance records. Across 50 FMCSA inspections on record, this carrier shows 24.0% vehicle OOS and 0.0% driver OOS. Authority and safety history are clean as of this page's last update.
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
185183
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 31, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
August 21, 2007
Annual Mileage
42,528,510 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
222 Metro Drive, Terrell, TX 75160
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Stanley Helwig Jr.
Operating Authority
MC152406
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT31823A
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Safety Percentile
0th percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
25
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate24.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (3.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | LA | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR2PSUK2572 | 0 | Clean |
| October 31, 2024 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR6PSUK2557 | 0 | Clean |
| May 31, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR1RSVG0912 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| May 31, 2024 | NM | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR0NSMZ3587 | 0 | Clean |
| May 31, 2024 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7NSMZ3599 | 0 | Clean |
| March 31, 2025 | NE | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR4NSNE1474 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 31, 2024 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 31, 2024 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
| July 31, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR8SSVS9229 | 2 | Passed |
| July 31, 2025 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR9RSUX6597 | 0 | Clean |
| July 31, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR4NSMZ3625 | 0 | Clean |
| July 31, 2025 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR5NSNE1466 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 21, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 21, 2007 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 2, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 2, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 2, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 2, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 14, 2005 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| February 22, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| March 28, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 8, 2005 | BROKER | On Record |
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