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HOWARD HELMS JR

DOT 1161857
MC 467221
Entity Carrier
105 DEERFIELD TRAIL, GROVE HILL, AL 36451 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
1161857
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Overview

HOWARD HELMS JR is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jul 2025, based in Grove Hill, Alabama. It operates a fleet of 1 power unit. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
0%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJul 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 100
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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3 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

2
Inspections, 24 mo
1
Violations, 24 mo
0
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2024-10-07
383.71H — License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units1
Drivers1
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-467221

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HOWARD HELMS JR authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 1161857 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does HOWARD HELMS JR carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is HOWARD HELMS JR's safety rating?
HOWARD HELMS JR does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does HOWARD HELMS JR operate?
It runs 1 power units with 1 drivers on file.

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Contact HOWARD HELMS JR

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Physical Address
105 DEERFIELD TRAIL
GROVE HILL, AL 36451
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