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Carrier profile · USDOT 1225408 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Helms

DBA Tri-Lakes Services Inc · Gillham, AR · Interstate carrier · Since 2004
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPassengersConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (870) 386-2451
9
Power units
8
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
53K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
9
Power units
8
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
14
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPassengersConstruction
Annual mileage
52,685 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1225408
MC / docket
None
Legal name
John Helms
DBA
Tri-Lakes Services Inc
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 19, 2004
Last MCS-150
Apr 24, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
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 John Helms's USDOT number?

John Helms's USDOT number is 1225408.

Is John Helms authorized to operate?

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

What is John Helms's safety record?

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

How big is John Helms's fleet?

9 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 24, 2026.

Where is John Helms located?

John Helms is located at 111 North Second, Gillham, AR, 71841. Phone: (870) 386-2451.

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