J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C.
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC152406
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (888) 771-3331, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC152406.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC152406 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT31823A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · —. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
75 of 355 · Texas avg 25.1%
12 of 803 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | KY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2026 | AR | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 3, 2026 | AR | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | WV | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | PA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
363 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 96 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 484 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 186 | 84 | 51.2% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 124 | 0 | 34.2% | 4.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 43 | 2 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 9 | 9 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 48 | 47 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 22 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 20 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 17 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 13 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 10 | 10 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 10 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 9 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 8 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Rural(Monroe County), AR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Rural(St Francis County), AR | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 2026 | Wichita, KS | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Butler (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | West Jefferson (Corporate, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Tulsa, OK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Nowata, OK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 185183 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC152406 |
| Legal name | J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C. |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 434 |
| Drivers | 376 |
| Annual mileage | 42,528,510 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 8, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 31, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProducePassengersMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeverages
Questions about J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C.
Is J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C. a broker or a carrier?
Both. J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C. holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C.'s operating authority allow?
MC152406: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C. is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C.?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 185183. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (888) 771-3331, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC152406, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.