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Carrier profile · USDOT 1083640 · MC555258 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James M Helt

DBA Jim Helt & Sons · Dane, WI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2002
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (608) 513-6611
6
Power units
9
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
117K
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 4.27 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC555258
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 26, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
9
Drivers
9
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionFarmer
Annual mileage
117,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1083640
MC / docket
MC-555258
Legal name
James M Helt
DBA
Jim Helt & Sons
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 30, 2002
Last MCS-150
Oct 20, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
9 (9)
Hazmat
Yes
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 James M Helt's USDOT number?

James M Helt's USDOT number is 1083640 and its docket number is MC555258.

Is James M Helt authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James M Helt's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James M Helt's fleet?

6 power units and 9 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 20, 2025.

What insurance does James M Helt carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is James M Helt located?

James M Helt is located at 8249 Helt Rd, Dane, WI, 53529. Phone: (608) 513-6611.

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