Carrier profile · USDOT 594124 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Mechanical Inc

DBA Helm Mechanical and Helm Service · Freeport, IL · Interstate carrier · Since 1995
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large Objects+1 more
19
Power units
8
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
65K
Annual miles
31 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS above average: 28.6% 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
28.6%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 10 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
10
Vehicle inspections
7
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
19
Power units
19
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
39
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Annual mileage
65,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
594124
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Mechanical Inc
DBA
Helm Mechanical and Helm Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 16, 1995
Last MCS-150
Mar 19, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
8 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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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 Mechanical Inc's USDOT number?

Mechanical Inc's USDOT number is 594124.

Is Mechanical Inc authorized to operate?

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

What is Mechanical Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections, a 28.6% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Mechanical Inc's fleet?

19 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 19, 2026.

Where is Mechanical Inc located?

Mechanical Inc is located at 2279 Yellow Creek Road, Freeport, IL, 61032. Phone: (815) 235-1955.

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