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Carrier profile · USDOT 752256 · Updated 06/13/2026

ERIC HELMS

DBA ERIC HELMS TRUCKING

6 power unitsavg 7.3 yrRegional · 3 statesREDDING, CA
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCall
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(530) 941-1388

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 28 yearsOut-of-service rates below national average
Watch · 0

Nothing flagged.

USDOT registration28 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo16.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.3 yr

Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

28 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 28-yr registration, 16% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is ERIC HELMS safe to work with?

Is ERIC HELMS safe to load? ERIC HELMS (USDOT 752256) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in REDDING, CA, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 47 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). 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 ERIC HELMS's USDOT number?

ERIC HELMS's USDOT number is 752256.

Is ERIC HELMS authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, ERIC HELMS is active in the FMCSA register.

What is ERIC HELMS's safety record?

ERIC HELMS has a 16.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 47 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is ERIC HELMS's fleet?

ERIC HELMS operates 6 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is ERIC HELMS based?

ERIC HELMS is based in REDDING, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.

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