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Carrier profile · USDOT 1898748 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Jacob Helsel

Grayling, MI · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2009
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberFirewood
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (989) 390-0712
2
Power units
1
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberFirewood
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1898748
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Jacob Helsel
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 5, 2009
Last MCS-150
Oct 23, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Jacob Helsel's USDOT number?

Jacob Helsel's USDOT number is 1898748.

Is Jacob Helsel authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Jacob Helsel's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Jacob Helsel's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 23, 2025.

Where is Jacob Helsel located?

Jacob Helsel is located at 3207 W 5 Mile Rd, Grayling, MI, 49738-9763. Phone: (989) 390-0712.

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