Authorized for HireChris Helms Transportation Inc is a trucking company based in HOUGHTON LAKE, Michigan, registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under USDOT Number 1796126. According to the latest FMCSA records, the company is currently listed as an Active carrier and operates as an Interstate motor carrier. The company profile provides publicly available FMCSA registration details, including carrier status, operating classification, and other information reported through FMCSA records.
Company Details
- MC#
- 653932
- Entity Type
- Carrier
- Fleet Size
- 46 units
- Drivers
- 46 total
Contact Information
- Phone
- (989) 240-1003
- [email protected]
Operation Summary
- Operating Status
- Active
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
- Cargo Carried
- General Freight, Metal Sheet, Logs/Poles, Building Materials
- Annual Mileage
- 3,964,484 miles (2024) as of Oct 7, 2025
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BI&PD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Auto Owners Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $750,000
- Policy Number
- 50-841059-00
- Effective Date
- Aug 21, 2016
Physical Address
1000 SHORELINE DRHOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629
US
Mailing Address
1000 SHORELINE DRHOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629
US
Fleet Details
| Vehicle Types | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Tractors | 35 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 65 | 4 | 0 |
Safety Violations
| Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 7 | 0 | 6.2 | 0.00% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| HOS Compliance | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Accident Reports
Results for 24 months prior to Aug 7, 2026
| Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash Reports | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Inspections
Results for 24 months prior to Aug 7, 2026
| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | IEP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 71 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS Inspections | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS Percentage | 0.00% | 27.50% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| National Average as of Jul 8, 2026 | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% | N/A |
Insurance
| Insurance Type | Insurance Required | Insurance on File |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD (Primary) | $0 | $750,000 |
Safety Rating
- Rating Date
- Apr 21, 2023
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Review Date
- Apr 18, 2023
- Type
- Compliance Review
Company Details
- MC#
- 653932
- Entity Type
- Carrier
- Fleet Size
- 46 units
- Drivers
- 46 total
Physical Address
1000 SHORELINE DRHOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629
US
Contact Information
- Phone
- (989) 240-1003
- [email protected]
Mailing Address
1000 SHORELINE DRHOUGHTON LAKE, MI, 48629
US
Operation Summary
- Operating Status
- Carrier Operation
- Operation Classification
- Cargo Carried
- Annual Mileage
- Active
The entity's USDOT number is active. - Interstate
- Authorized for Hire
- General Freight, Metal Sheet, Logs/Poles, Building Materials
- 3,964,484 miles (2024) as of Oct 7, 2025
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- Company Name
- Policy Limit
- Policy Number
- Effective Date
- BI&PD (Primary)
- Auto Owners Insurance Company
- $750,000
- 50-841059-00
- Aug 21, 2016
Fleet Details
| Vehicle Types | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Tractors | 35 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 65 | 4 | 0 |
Safety Violations
| Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 65 | 7 | 0 | 6.2 | 0.00% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0.45 | 0.00% |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Accident Reports
Results for 24 months prior to Aug 7, 2026
| Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash Reports | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Inspections
Results for 24 months prior to Aug 7, 2026
| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | IEP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 71 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS Inspections | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS Percentage | 0.00% | 27.50% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| National Average as of Jul 8, 2026 | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% | N/A |
InsuranceThe below insurance information is based on FMCSA Licensing and Insurance Public data. Hey Bubba! updates these statistics as they are released by the FMCSA.
| Insurance Type | Insurance Required | Insurance on File |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD (Primary) | $0 | $750,000 |
Safety RatingThis is a measure of the carrier's compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). A Compliance Review is a statistical sampling or audit of required records to determine a motor carrier's compliance with the FMCSR. An in-depth review of the motor carrier's records is made to check different categories of drivers, vehicles and trips. This review may be limited to specific problems and may include a detailed investigation of a problem area. The compliance status determination is based on FMCSR violations discovered during the review. The below safety rating information is based on SAFER Web data. Hey Bubba! updates these statistics as they are released by the FMCSA.
- Rating Date
- Rating
- Review Date
- Type
- Apr 21, 2023
- Satisfactory
- Apr 18, 2023
- Compliance Review
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