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J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C.

USDOT 185183 · MC-152406 · 222 METRO DRIVE, TERRELL, TX 75160

88Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 9, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Fatal crash on record — 15 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 4

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 52 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1974.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1250 inspections.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
Inactive
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Dec 8, 2010)
Authority age
52 yr
Registered
Jun 1, 1974
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(888) 771-3331
Email
dkellen@jshelwig.com
Website
jshelwig.com
Address
222 METRO DRIVE, TERRELL, TX 75160

Fleet

Power units
433
Drivers
376
Observed units
848
Avg fleet age
4.8 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$750k
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
$750k
Bond on file
No
Lapses
4

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
20.1% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
1.5% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
825
Crashes
43
Fatal crashes
15
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving2.177%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.1964%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness0.0951%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance3.0742%Vektor est.