- Common authority is currently revoked as of Dec 26, 2024 · Docket MC995022.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 522 days (since Dec 19, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
HELPING HANDS TRANSPORTATION LLC
BLACKVILLE, SC
Uninsured since Dec 19, 2024
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HELPING HANDS TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in BLACKVILLE, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2941754. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 1 driver, with 10 roadside inspections on file. 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.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
HELPING HANDS TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, with 6 years on FMCSA's records, based in Blackville, SC. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (3) and GA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (76.7% of violations); top code 393.45(d) (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, International, and Pola are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 282,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 3, 2019 to Jan 12, 2023 (1136 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 27, 2019 to Jan 6, 2023 (1136 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 13, 2024 to May 21, 2024 (8 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 16, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 3 | |
| Bld | 2 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Benso | 1 | |
| Mtc | 1 | |
| Polar | 1 | |
| Sterling T | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2024 | MC995022 | Common | REVOKED | Dec 3, 2019 |
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | MC995022-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jan 12, 2023 | MC995022-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 18, 2016 | MC995022-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007432-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007432-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007432-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007432-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2024 | Jul 2, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007432-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 8 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 13, 2024 to May 21, 2024 | |||||
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA964859594 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2023 | May 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 1136 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 27, 2019 to Jan 6, 2023 | |||||
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8270715 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2018 | Nov 27, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-07464-17 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2018 | Oct 17, 2018 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-07464-17 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2017 | Feb 25, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS069592 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2017 | Oct 17, 2017 | REPLACED |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS069592 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS069592 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2017 | Jun 29, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS069592 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2016 | Mar 8, 2017 | REPLACED |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS069592 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2016 | Mar 15, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 26, 2024
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Dec 26, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 19, 2024insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 30, 2024
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Jul 2, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2024
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May 21, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 20, 2024
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May 20, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 13, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 13, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 8 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 21, 2024)
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Dec 3, 2019
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Dec 3, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 3, 2019authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 1136 days (through Jan 12, 2023)
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Nov 27, 2019insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 27, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 1136 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 6, 2023)
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Oct 17, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Feb 26, 2018
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Feb 25, 2018insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Oct 25, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2017
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Oct 17, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 3, 2017
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Jun 29, 2017insuranceCANCEL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 15, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 9, 2017
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Mar 8, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 1 | 1 |
| MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY | GA | 1 | 1 |
| STATESBORO GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 WB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 1 |
| ORANGEBURG SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| US 321 BAMBERG COUNTY | SC | 1 | 1 |
| US 521 SUMTER COUNTY | SC | 1 | 1 |
| US 601 ORANGEBURG COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| WILLISTON SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC995022
Common · REVOKED · MC
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EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify HELPING HANDS TRANSPORTATION LLC
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- 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.
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