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Carrier profile · USDOT 1796126 · MC-653932 · Updated 06/13/2026

CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC

46 power unitsavg 7.4 yrMulti-region · 12 statesHOUGHTON LAKE, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-653932 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkschrishelmstransportation.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
46Power units
33 observed · MCS-150
39Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.4Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(989) 240-1003Email dispatchchris@CHRISHELMSTRANSPORTATION.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority18 yr active
since 2008
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo29.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

46 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.4 yr

Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

18 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 18-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1796126, MC-653932) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, operating 46 power units and 46 drivers. Operating authority has been active 18 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 105 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 29.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 1796126, and its motor carrier number is MC-653932.

Is CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC has a 29.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 105 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC operates 46 power units and 46 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC based?

CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC is based in HOUGHTON LAKE, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.