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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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J. S. HELWIG & SON, L.L.C.
USDOT 185183 · MC152406 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
222 METRO DRIVE, TERRELL, TX, 75160
(888) 771-3331 · JAMES STANLEY HELWIG JR.
85
Low risk
Risk factors
44 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
434 / 376
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
802 / 3393
Crashes (24 mo)
44
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT31823A · eff 11/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2022 pts
Unsafe Driving1043 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance281 pts
Other138 pts
Driver Fitness62 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance15 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Not in SMS11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 53 | 1048 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 155 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 144 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 140 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 140 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 133 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 130 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 88 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 87 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 84 |
Most inspected states
TX111
KS89
TN86
AR53
IL49
IN44
OK35
NE34
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.08 | 1.93 | ≈41–48% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.22 | ≈68–75% (over 60) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.07 | ≈55–59% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.08 | 3.22 | ≈45–49% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 21 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 46% · False log / RODS 20% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 17%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 53% · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Other 10%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (7 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 65% (68 OOS) · Brakes 19% (12 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 9% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 86 inspections, 48 violations, 10 OOS, 51 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance21 viol · 10 OOS · 44%
393.75A3-TAOL ×8, 393.75A2-TAOTLM, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 71 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.31).
2. Unsafe Driving12 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS3 ×3, 392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 154 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.56).
3. Other12 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLED ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.47E ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×8, 392.2-SLLS3 ×3, 392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 395.24C2II-ELDTN ×2, 392.2-SLLED ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.47E ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 44 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/18/2026 | RURAL(MONROE COUNTY), AR | ✓ | ||
| 08/16/2026 | RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY), AR | ✓ | ||
| 05/07/2026 | WICHITA, KS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/23/2026 | BUTLER (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 04/02/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 03/29/2026 | WEST JEFFERSON (CORPORATE, OH | ✓ | ||
| 03/11/2026 | TULSA, OK | ✓ | ||
| 02/22/2026 | NOWATA, OK | ✓ | ||
| 02/20/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 1 |
Equipment — 112 vehicles seen in inspections
58 truck54 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JAMES STANLEY HELWIG JR.
Annual mileage
42.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
376
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
42.5M mi reported (2025)
11/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT31823A
11/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy GRT31823A
11/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-907962-1
11/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-753186-8
11/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 133-750890-9
12/18/2021 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-102391-2
11/17/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 603-102391-2
11/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy RM8CA00052201
11/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TL4CA00010-191
11/30/2019 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200057
11/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200057
11/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TL4CA00010-191
06/26/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 3217430808
11/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ALT 11-9-0071
11/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy HMB200057
11/27/2011 — Insurance cancelled — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ALT 11-9-0071
11/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DAL 010388
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