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Chris Helms Transportation INC (USDOT 1796126)

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DOT number
USDOT 1796126
Docket (MC) number
MC653932
Operating authority
Contract carrier authority: active.
Authority granted
2008-08-27
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision 2023-04-21)
Fleet on file
46 power units, 46 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
1000 SHORELINE DR, HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629
MCS-150 last filed
2025-10

Findings

  • Multiple carriers at this address (Caution): One other active carrier is registered at this physical address. Shared addresses are common for freight offices and registered agents.

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Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 1796126?

DOT 1796126 (USDOT 1796126) is Chris Helms Transportation INC, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 653932?

MC 653932 is the docket number of Chris Helms Transportation INC, USDOT 1796126.

What is Chris Helms Transportation INC's MC number?

Chris Helms Transportation INC's docket number is MC 653932. Its USDOT number is 1796126.

Is Chris Helms Transportation INC currently authorized to operate?

Contract carrier authority: active. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Chris Helms Transportation INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.

Who provides Chris Helms Transportation INC's insurance?

Chris Helms Transportation INC's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Auto Owners Insurance Company.

What is Chris Helms Transportation INC's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show a 27.3% vehicle out-of-service rate for Chris Helms Transportation INC, from 9 of 33 vehicle inspections, against a national average of 22.9% (fleetfax-computed from FMCSA inspections, as of 2026-08-28). FMCSA records also show 5 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Chris Helms Transportation INC's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Chris Helms Transportation INC's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Chris Helms Transportation INC's FMCSA safety rating?

Chris Helms Transportation INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided 2023-04-21.

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