HELU EXPRESS LLC
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 · 51 days Aug 4, 2022 → Sep 24, 2022
- Common (Property) gap · 56 days Inactive Aug 10, 2022 → reinstated Oct 5, 2022
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 38.5% vs 23.4% national (+15.1 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HELU EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3652767) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): HELEN TSEGAY (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 51 days — Aug 4, 2022 → Sep 24, 2022 • Common (Property) gap · 56 days — Inactive Aug 10, 2022 → reinstated Oct 5, 2022 • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 38.5% vs 23.4% national (+15.1 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3652767/ As of: Jul 25, 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 A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
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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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 11, 2025
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1259694ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.88% | 23.53% | — |
| 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
HELU EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in DALLAS, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3652767. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 38.5%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
HELU EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Dallas, TX. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 26.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 73% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (7) and CO (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
26.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 10, 2022 to Oct 5, 2022 (56 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 4, 2022 to Sep 24, 2022 (51 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 6, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 (5 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 |
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| Texas (TX) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 11, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 1.65 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 8.99 | 9 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 8.45 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87828972 | May 11, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87583624 | Apr 15, 2026 | MO | 3 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87349834 | Mar 18, 2026 | LA | 1 | LIVONIA LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87304401 | Mar 12, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-16121--tx114-eb |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9, 396.3A1B, 393.11TU | No |
| 87210671 | Mar 3, 2026 | CO | 2 | LIMON CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 86775915 | Jan 12, 2026 | KY | 3 | KUTTAWA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 86728319 | Dec 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0020-in-tarrant-co.-(424-45 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11UR, 395.22G, 395.8 | No |
| 86509358 | Nov 21, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 45 NB 218 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3, 396.17C | Yes |
| 86126570 | Oct 21, 2025 | CO | 2 | EADS CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.13C3-CSURR | No |
| 85982489 | Oct 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | 21M IH35 NB SVC RD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3, 393.9TS, 393.45B2UV | Yes |
| 85924065 | Sep 25, 2025 | IN | 3 | LOWELL IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85381854 | Jul 31, 2025 | MS | 2 | OSYKA INSPECTION STATION |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Yes |
| 84163023 | Mar 18, 2025 | WV | 2 | MOUNT HOPE WV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 83820053 | Feb 8, 2025 | IL | 3 | T3 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83228502 | Nov 2, 2024 | TX | 1 | IH45 NB WILMER SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.5B | No |
| 82960341 | Oct 21, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 82478900 | Aug 24, 2024 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82121201 | Jul 12, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-tw-0130-in-travis-co.-(426-461 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 393.11 | No |
| 82032607 | Jun 29, 2024 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2, 395.3(a)(3)(i) | No |
| 81772302 | May 29, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-tw-0130-in-travis-co.-(426-461 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | No |
| 81362149 | Apr 15, 2024 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
| 81396705 | Apr 9, 2024 | TX | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.8, 393.48(a), 393.9(a) | No |
| 81233538 | Mar 25, 2024 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 395.8E1PC, 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 80530909 | Jan 3, 2024 | MO | 3 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80452453 | Dec 18, 2023 | TX | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23A2, 392.2RG, 396.17C | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX736GHQE1D7 | Feb 3, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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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| Oct 5, 2022 | MC1259694-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 28, 2021 | MC1259694-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 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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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91000555 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 11, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000932 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 5 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 6, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 | ||||||
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000002238-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 13, 2024 | Sep 6, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000002238-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000002238-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2023 | Feb 13, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000002238-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 24, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000002238-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 24, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA003836-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 51 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 4, 2022 to Sep 24, 2022 | ||||||
| PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PWR0000432 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 22, 2021 | Aug 4, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 11, 2025
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Sep 11, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 11, 2024
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Sep 6, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Sep 6, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 5 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 11, 2024)
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Mar 1, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Feb 14, 2024
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Feb 13, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Nov 15, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Oct 18, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Sep 25, 2023
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Sep 24, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 5, 2022
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Aug 10, 2022
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Aug 10, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 10, 2022authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 56 days (through Oct 5, 2022)
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Aug 4, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Aug 4, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 51 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 24, 2022)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1259694
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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31 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify HELU EXPRESS LLC
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- 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.
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