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  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 619 days (since Sep 5, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

HELM TRUCKING INC

PINCONNING, MI

USDOT 368562 Active CORPORATION Based in PINCONNING, MI

HELM TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in PINCONNING, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 368562. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 6 drivers, with 35 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.

Carrier Overview

HELM TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Pinconning, MI. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Power Units
9
Drivers
6
Inspections
35
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
2
19 all-time
Authorities
3
2 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (7) and KY (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; International, Utility, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Common 1 active
Broker
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Sep 5, 2024 (619 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 127,947 carriers
Location & Contact
3975 N SEVEN MILE RD
PINCONNING, MI 48650
Phone: 9898793250
Registration
USDOT 368562
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 542,760 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 114,471 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 114,471 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 114,471 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 2026-04

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 8 0 0.0% Apr 28, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 2 0 0.0% Jul 8, 2025
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Sep 19, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 9
Peterbilt 4
Utility 4
Mntr 3
Wabash National 3
East 1
Freightliner 1
Mana 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (35 rows) View all 35 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87713347 Apr 28, 2026 MI 2
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
6 2-SLLS2, 400A1-HML, 2-SLLIFTA No
HOLLM04755 Feb 5, 2026 MI 2
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
DETGT05661 Jan 29, 2026 MI 3
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
DEJOS02066 Oct 15, 2025 MI 3
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
9702004197 Sep 19, 2025 IN 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
KAATZ00634 Jul 22, 2025 MI 3
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 No
M836000209 Jul 8, 2025 KY 1
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
3 No
MANIJ01839 Apr 15, 2025 MI 3
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
HINCA00572 Jan 28, 2025 MI 3
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
HAMIZ01136 Aug 28, 2024 MI 3
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
S170000785 May 23, 2024 KY 3
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
ARCHH01099 Mar 7, 2024 MI 2
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
ROLLJ02404 Mar 4, 2024 MI 3
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
sms-87283785 Jan 1, 2020 MI 3 MACKINAC BRIDGE 1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
sms-86967109 Jan 1, 2020 MI 2 2 393.23-LEU, 392.2-SLTFC No
sms-86923956 Jan 1, 2020 MI 3 mi-i94-w/b-@-airport-rd 2 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLLR No
sms-86070138 Jan 1, 2020 MI 3 mi-e-i-94-@-sargent-rd 1 392.2-SLLLR No
sms-85876745 Jan 1, 2020 IN 3 SEYMOUR IN 3 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.24, 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
sms-85309266 Jan 1, 2020 MI 3 CLIO REST AREA 2 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR No
sms-85152116 Jan 1, 2020 KY 1 LOUISVILLE 4 396.17C, 396.3A1B, 395.34A1 No
sms-84418093 Jan 1, 2020 MI 3 REST AREA 1 392.2-SLLS1 No
sms-83730173 Jan 1, 2020 MI 3 1 392.2-SLTFC No
sms-82559169 Jan 1, 2020 MI 3 TOPINABEE REST AREA 1 392.2 No
sms-82243711 Jan 1, 2020 OH 3 ROADSIDE INSPECTION 0 No
sms-81703304 Jan 1, 2020 KY 3 SPARTA 1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003740191 Feb 5, 2026 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0003263245 Aug 14, 2024 MI 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MI0002921655 Jun 30, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0213159148 Aug 26, 2021 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0215001313 Jan 5, 2021 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0002145927 Nov 24, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001517681 Oct 26, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0009649376 Mar 12, 2016 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN0902082181 Sep 11, 2013 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NC0103321266 Dec 5, 2011 NC 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IN0901611124 Mar 17, 2011 IN 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
KY0070965865 Feb 15, 2011 KY 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0086253620 Aug 17, 2008 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0048185590 Jun 28, 2004 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0005499657 Jan 14, 2004 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN0000294462 Dec 30, 2002 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH-991260953 Aug 18, 1999 OH 0 1 No Yes Injury
MI000602816A Mar 28, 1994 MI 0 1 No Yes Injury
WI0000005895 Jan 16, 1994 WI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (3 dockets)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC231204 Broker DISMISSED
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 19, 2005 MC231204-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (80 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY QHI-E4212-211751-00 BIPD/Primary Sep 5, 2023 Sep 5, 2024 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CA034374682 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2023 Sep 5, 2023 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CA03437468 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CA03437468 BIPD/Primary Nov 4, 2022 Jul 31, 2023 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CA3437468 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2021 Nov 4, 2022 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 96-655010-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2018 Mar 30, 2021 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0027225 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2016 Mar 30, 2018 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0033519001 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2015 Mar 30, 2016 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07363902 BIPD/Primary Feb 21, 2015 Mar 30, 2015 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07363902 BIPD/Primary Dec 19, 2014 Feb 21, 2015 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07363902 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2014 Dec 19, 2014 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07363902 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2014 Dec 20, 2014 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07363901 BIPD/Primary Dec 21, 2013 Mar 30, 2014 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07363901 BIPD/Primary Sep 6, 2013 Dec 21, 2013 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA07363901 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2013 Sep 6, 2013 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06638502 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2013 Mar 30, 2013 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06638502 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2013 May 10, 2013 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06638502 BIPD/Primary Nov 6, 2012 Feb 1, 2013 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06638502 BIPD/Primary Sep 12, 2012 Nov 6, 2012 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06638502 BIPD/Primary Jun 30, 2012 Sep 12, 2012 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06638502 BIPD/Primary May 26, 2012 Jun 30, 2012 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06638502 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2012 May 26, 2012 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06638501 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2011 Mar 30, 2012 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL487768 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2010 Mar 30, 2011 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL487768 CARGO Mar 30, 2010 Mar 30, 2011 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 6, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Sep 5, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Sep 5, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Sep 5, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 31, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 31, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Nov 4, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Oct 21, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Mar 30, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Mar 30, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Mar 30, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  12. Mar 30, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Mar 30, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Mar 30, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Mar 30, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Feb 21, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Dec 20, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  18. Dec 19, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  19. Dec 9, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Mar 30, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  21. Dec 21, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  22. Dec 5, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Sep 9, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. Sep 6, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. May 10, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  26. Apr 24, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Mar 30, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  28. Feb 4, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  29. Feb 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  30. Nov 7, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. Nov 6, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  32. Sep 12, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  33. Aug 31, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  34. Jun 30, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  35. Jun 29, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  36. May 26, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  37. May 25, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  38. Mar 30, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  39. Mar 31, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  40. Mar 30, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 13 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 8 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.110(b) Cargo securement - logs Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(d) Brake actuators/chambers defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(c)(1) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a) Tires/tubes - general defects Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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Frequently asked questions about HELM TRUCKING INC

Is HELM TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. HELM TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 368562 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is HELM TRUCKING INC's safety rating?
HELM TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has HELM TRUCKING INC had?
35 roadside inspections are on file for HELM TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is HELM TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate?
HELM TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 35 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is HELM TRUCKING INC based?
HELM TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3975 N SEVEN MILE RD, PINCONNING, Michigan 48650. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HELM TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. HELM TRUCKING INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC231204, MC231204). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does HELM TRUCKING INC operate?
HELM TRUCKING INC self-reports 9 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has HELM TRUCKING INC had any crashes?
19 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HELM TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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