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HELM TRUCKING INC
Pinconning, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 368562 · MC 231204
Satisfactory
Active 21 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-231204 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Ins Co. Of Hawaii, Inc.
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 18 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 21 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 19, 2005; first granted June 16, 1992 (34 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC231204
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy HAT 0011554-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
368562
MC Number
MC-231204
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 3, 1989
Authority First Granted
June 16, 1992
Authority Reinstated
April 19, 2005
Annual Mileage
542,760 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3975 N Seven Mile Rd, Pinconning, MI 48650
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dan Helm
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI12
KY2
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
4
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6LD649527 | 5 | — |
| 2004 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNASR64C091135 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W47L020200 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539M6302308 | 2 | — |
| 2014 International L9377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDMAPR2EN021969 | 2 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV14147KA191416 | 1 | — |
| 2007 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D1N3897RM41230 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H2R04828KH037006 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25315M443502 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K6760229 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8JD466465 | 1 | — |
| 2001 International 9900ix | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCKASR31C004134 | 1 | — |
| 1996 International F-9370 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFBASR1TC013673 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Manac Manac Trailer | Dry Van · 52 ft | 2M5941611F1149353 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Manac Manac Trailer | Dry Van · 52 ft | 2M5941614G1153690 | 1 | — |
| Mana | Semi-trailer | 2M59815283108893 | 1 | — |
| Mntr | Semi-trailer | 2M598152831088934 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | PATTM05724 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | 4L FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORS |
1XPBD49X6LD649527 1DTV14147KA191416 |
MI RB54337 MI F236054 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | AZELR00787 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | BETTER MADE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORS |
1XPBD49X6LD649527 1DTV14147KA191416 |
MI RB54337 MI F236054 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | GUTHG02924 | HWY SHOULDER NEAR OLD PORTAGE, MI | II | 6 | — | DAVID J. FLEISCHMAN FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUE |
1XPBD49X6LD649527 1H2R04828KH037006 |
MI RB54337 MI E378617 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 172.400A1-HML | HM (Labeling) - Non-bulk package not labeled as required. | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | LAUEJ02194 | MACKINAC BRIDGE, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MNTR |
1XPBD49X6LD649527 2M598152831088934 |
MI RB54337 MI D790536 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | HOLLM04755 | S MERIDAIN @ LOOMIS RD, MI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2HSCNASR64C091135 1UYVS25315M443502 |
MI RB85158 MI D597598 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLTFC | State/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 29, 2026 | DETGT05661 | I94 W/B @ AIRPORT RD, MI | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
2HSCNASR64C091135 1JJV532W47L020200 |
MI RB85158 MI E257903 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| October 15, 2025 | DEJOS02066 | E I 94 @ SARGENT RD, MI | III | 1 | — | 4L FAMILY FARMS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MANAC |
2HSCNASR64C091135 2M5941614G1153690 |
MI RB85158 MI E598863 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 19, 2025 | 9702004197 | SEYMOUR IN | III | 3 | — | PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X8JD466465 1UYVS2539M6302308 |
MI RB75627 MI E232415 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 22, 2025 | KAATZ00634 | CLIO REST AREA, MI | III | 2 | — | HAMPTON POTATO GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDMAPR2EN021969 1JJV532W47L020200 |
MI RC05626 MI E257903 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 8, 2025 | M836000209 | LOUISVILLE, KY | I | 4 | — | RPE, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X6LD649527 1UYVS2535K6760229 |
MI RB54337 MI F096721 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.34A1 | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| WALTHER FARMS | 2 | April 15, 2025 |
| 4L FARMS | 1 | September 30, 2026 |
| BETTER MADE | 1 | August 13, 2026 |
| DAVID J. FLEISCHMAN FARMS | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| 4L FAMILY FARMS LLC | 1 | October 15, 2025 |
| PEPSI BEVERAGES COMPANY | 1 | September 19, 2025 |
| HAMPTON POTATO GROWERS | 1 | July 22, 2025 |
| RPE, LLC | 1 | July 8, 2025 |
| KEYSTONE MATERIALS | 1 | August 28, 2024 |
| MIDDLETON DIRECT | 1 | May 23, 2024 |
| WALTER FARMS | 1 | March 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 9, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 3, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 30, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 3, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 3, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 3, 1991 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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