J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 846 days Apr 23, 2005 → Aug 17, 2007
- Common (Property) gap · 841 days Inactive May 2, 2005 → reinstated Aug 21, 2007
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C. (USDOT 185183) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): JAMES STANLEY HELWIG JR. (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 846 days — Apr 23, 2005 → Aug 17, 2007 • Common (Property) gap · 841 days — Inactive May 2, 2005 → reinstated Aug 21, 2007 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/185183/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.5% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 20.1% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=1836 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Legal Name J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C. → J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C. · Jul 1, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Legal Name JS HELWIG AND SON LLC → J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C. · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Nov 1, 2024
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC152406ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 433 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 751 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 446 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 2 | 11 | 15 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 9 | 27 | 39 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 9 | 27 | 40 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 1,253 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 798 | 798 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 13 | 75 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.63% | 9.4% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C. is a corporation based in TERRELL, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 185183. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 434 power units and 376 drivers, with 1,253 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
JS HELWIG AND SON LLC is a large fleet, operating 434 power units and 376 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 42 years on FMCSA's records, based in Terrell, TX. Across 822 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.2% out-of-service rate, with 46 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (contract, common, and broker) are currently revoked.
822 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 131% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (133) and KS (95), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 41 times.
The fleet comprises 434 power units (large fleet) and 376 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,836 ACTIVE carriers operating 217–651 power units (±50% of this carrier's 434 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 2, 2005 to Aug 21, 2007 (841 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 23, 2005 to Aug 17, 2007 (846 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record.
Record Changes
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Legal Name J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C. J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C.FMCSA Company Census
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Legal Name JS HELWIG AND SON LLC J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C.Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 112 | 5 | 4.5% | May 26, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 91 | 2 | 2.2% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 80 | 32 | 40.0% | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 53 | 1 | 1.9% | Jul 4, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 50 | 6 | 12.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 37 | 2 | 5.4% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 33 | 6 | 18.2% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 33 | 9 | 27.3% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 32 | 2 | 6.3% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 24 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 22 | 4 | 18.2% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 21 | 2 | 9.5% | May 26, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | May 11, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2025 |
| US (US) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 10, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2024 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 1,112 | |
| Utility | 1,017 | |
| Wabash National | 32 | |
| Kenworth | 24 | |
| Unknown | 10 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 9 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 37 | — | 0.19 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 111 | — | 2.10 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 122 | — | 3.07 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (1,253 rows) View all 1,253 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88423110 | Jul 14, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88407159 | Jul 13, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88391603 | Jul 11, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88387281 | Jul 10, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88383851 | Jul 10, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88356510 | Jul 9, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 172.502A1-HMPP, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8D11-HOSF | No |
| 88350644 | Jul 8, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | No |
| 88350596 | Jul 8, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88360020 | Jul 7, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88355330 | Jul 7, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88340383 | Jul 6, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88326499 | Jul 5, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88326495 | Jul 5, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88324963 | Jul 4, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88285347 | Jun 30, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88297111 | Jun 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88289220 | Jun 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88279586 | Jun 29, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88267508 | Jun 27, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 88265506 | Jun 26, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88263822 | Jun 26, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88259297 | Jun 26, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.60E, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 88258291 | Jun 25, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88238413 | Jun 24, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88218908 | Jun 23, 2026 | MS | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (446 rows) View all 446 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK2603002432 | Mar 11, 2026 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2602004376 | Feb 22, 2026 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0260570280 | Feb 20, 2026 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX7DKEHQE1FK | Feb 14, 2026 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0265006752 | Jan 11, 2026 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000116731 | Dec 19, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0036488 | Dec 9, 2025 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010100323 | Oct 28, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003988207 | Sep 21, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010049739 | Sep 18, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2025554184 | Sep 13, 2025 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX78NFHQE1Y0 | Aug 29, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2025E30503 | Aug 13, 2025 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0225025443 | Jul 13, 2025 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003877438 | Jul 5, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400276382 | Jun 20, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904745014 | Jun 13, 2025 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2025531481 | May 25, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000113506 | May 10, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025063312 | May 6, 2025 | LA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK2505005563 | May 5, 2025 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000125399 | Apr 18, 2025 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2025520485 | Apr 11, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA501742700X | Feb 5, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX72NCHQE1L6 | Jan 29, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Aug 21, 2007 | MC152406-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 16, 2007 | MC152406 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (50 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT31823A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-907962-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-753186-8 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-750890-9 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 17, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-102391-2 | BIPD | — | Nov 1, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 603-102391-2 | BIPD | — | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | REPLACED |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | RM8CA00052201 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | RM8CA00052201 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TL4CA00010-191 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TL4CA00010-191 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200057 | BIPD | — | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 30, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200057 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200057 | BIPD | — | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | ALT 11-9-0071 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | ALT 11-9-0071 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | ALT 11-9-0071 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 27, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 3217430808 | CARGO | — | Nov 1, 2010 | Jun 26, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DAL 010388 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAX5IM0046742 | CARGO | — | Dec 31, 2009 | Nov 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 3217418937 | CARGO | — | Feb 10, 2009 | Dec 31, 2009 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751326-3607-092 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2009 | Nov 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 3217418937 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 3217418937 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2009 | Feb 10, 2009 | REPLACED |
| SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY | 3337657 | SURETY | — | Sep 13, 2007 | Sep 12, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751326-3607-071 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 29, 2007 | Aug 17, 2007 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 18, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 17, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 30, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 26, 2018insuranceCANCEL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Nov 27, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Nov 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
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Sep 12, 2011insuranceCANCEL — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 31, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 10, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 15, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 21, 2007
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Aug 17, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2005
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May 2, 2005
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May 2, 2005
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May 2, 2005
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May 2, 2005authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 2, 2005authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 2, 2005authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 841 days (through Aug 21, 2007)
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Apr 23, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 23, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 23, 2005insurance gapCoverage gap: 846 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 17, 2007)
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Mar 23, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 14, 2005
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Mar 14, 2005authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE | TX | 49 | 0 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 27 | 18 |
| IH 30 WESTBOUND MT PLEASANT | TX | 25 | 1 |
| IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE | TX | 22 | 1 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 18 | 8 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 16 | 0 |
| LOVE COUNTY POE | OK | 15 | 0 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 14 | 2 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 13 | 5 |
| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 13 | 8 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 138 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 29 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 11 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 13 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 4 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 |
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Docket MC152406
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SURETY policy on file
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CARGO policy on file
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SURETY policy on file
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CARGO policy on file
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CARGO policy on file
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LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CARGO policy on file
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VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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1,253 inspections
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446 reportable crashes
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How to verify J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C.
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
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