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

DOT 185183 MC 152406 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
1275 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.75% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 13.3% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
434 units

Drivers: 376

Trailers: 751 (751 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

222 METRO DRIVE, TERRELL, TX, 75160

Phone Number

(888) 771-3331

Mailing Address

222 METRO DRIVE, TERRELL, TX, 75160

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(469) 474-2940

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
45 years

Contract Carrier

Active
44 years

Broker

Inactive
28 yrs, 4 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2007-08-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-08-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-05-02 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-05-02 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-05-02 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-05-02 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-05-02 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-03-14 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2005-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-02-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2001-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1996-09-01 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1991-09-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1989-10-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1989-10-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1989-09-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1989-08-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1984-09-22 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-09-22 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC152406 2005-05-02
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC152406 2005-03-14

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-11-01 BIPD/Primary GRT31823A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2023-11-01 BIPD/Primary 506-907962-1 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2024-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-11-01 BIPD/Primary 133-753186-8 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2023-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-11-17 BIPD/Primary 133-750890-9 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2022-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-11-01 BIPD 603-102391-2 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2021-12-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2020-11-01 BIPD/Primary RM8CA00052201 $750,000 EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2020-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-11-01 BIPD/Primary TL4CA00010-191 $750,000 EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2019-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-11-01 BIPD HMB200057 $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-11-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2011-11-01 BIPD/Primary ALT 11-9-0071 $750,000 COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY… 2011-11-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-11-01 CARGO 3217430808 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2018-06-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-11-01 BIPD/Primary DAL 010388 $750,000 IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-12-31 CARGO MAX5IM0046742 $750,000 MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-02-10 CARGO 3217418937 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2009-12-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-01-15 BIPD/Primary CT751326-3607-092 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-01-01 CARGO 3217418937 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2009-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-09-13 SURETY 3337657 $750,000 SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-09-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-08-29 BIPD/Primary CT751326-3607-071 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2007-08-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-08-17 CARGO 6641414 $750,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2009-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-08-17 BIPD/Primary CT751326-3607-071 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2009-01-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-02-25 BIPD/Primary 1080491500 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2005-04-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-02-25 CARGO 1080499323 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2005-04-23 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.75%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

1275 inspections · 137 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

13.3%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

203 inspections · 27 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

5 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 1275 Last inspection: Jul 22, 2026 Total crashes: 450

FMCSA Inspection Records (1275 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 22, 2026

8380000293

1 viol.
Level 3 AR FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 19, 2026

1378531810

Level 2 CO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 18, 2026

W600172183

1 viol.
Level 2 OK FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 17, 2026

5008710093

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 17, 2026

X200173224

Level 3 OK FRHT 3AKJJHDR...

Jul 15, 2026

V262432794

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 15, 2026

I3A1592465

Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 15, 2026

I033BH0121

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 15, 2026

I5Z3012800

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 14, 2026

9336000004

Level 3 KS FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 13, 2026

0686000307

Level 3 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 12, 2026

8647004487

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 11, 2026

I038E40107

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 10, 2026

I037060079

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 10, 2026

0915000963

Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

1275

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

1275

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (450 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 7, 2026

KS • KS2026E31746

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 23, 2026

OH • OH0265077310

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 2, 2026

TX • TX7ENFHQE1DF

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 29, 2026

OH • OH0263058920

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2026

OK • OK2603002432

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 22, 2026

OK • OK2602004376

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 20, 2026

VA • VA0260570280

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Feb 14, 2026

TX • TX7DKEHQE1FK

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 11, 2026

OH • OH0265006752

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2025

MO • MO0000116731

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 9, 2025

MA • MATBC0036488

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 28, 2025

GA • GA0010100323

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 21, 2025

IL • ILX003988207

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 18, 2025

GA • GA0010049739

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2025

AR • AR2025554184

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

19

Injury Crashes

239

Total Crashes

450

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

410

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Alert
Violations: 130
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 44
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 223
OOS: 102

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Driver Fitness

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 12

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

1275
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

434
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

434

433 owned

Trailers

751

751 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

376

CDL Drivers: 376
Interstate: 376
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

203

Out of Service: 27
OOS Rate: 13.3%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 376
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Passengers Chemicals Refrigerated Beverages

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

434

Power Units

433

Trucks

1

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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