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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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HELM LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 3148309 · MC103399 · EIN 82-5170438
6683 KERRY LANE, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92509
(909) 422-0776 · TOM KAY
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
33 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
43 / 304
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance174 pts
Driver Fitness74 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance56 pts
Other11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
CA37
NV3
AZ2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.70 | 0.64 | ≈61–68% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.97 | 0.84 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.39 | 2.08 | ≈25–29% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-18. “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
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 100% (1 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Riverside County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Riverside County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 44% (1 OOS) · Brakes 26% (1 OOS) · Suspension / axle 21% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 16 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: 13 inspections, 7 violations, 3 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 43%
393.47E, 390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TB1-MC
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 29%
383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.11B2-Q
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.728).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 14%
395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.525).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2026 | HALETHORPE, MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 27 vehicles seen in inspections
15 truck6 trailer4 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
TOM KAY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
17
Registered since
2018-06-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR FILTER PLUS INC | 1070409 | officer | strong |
| HELM LOGISTICS INC | 3382678 | email, phone | strong |
| HELM TRANSPORTATION | 1739249 | email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/22/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2023)
06/13/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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