CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC
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8 events tracked · latest Sep 9, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- Aug 7, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Aug 5, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Aug 3, 2026Roadside inspection, 5 violations (no OOS).
- Jul 10, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
- Mar 26, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Oct 2, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Aug 3, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($750,000).
Company Information
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Operation Classification
SMS BASIC Scores
Mileage
Drivers
Safety Summary
Insurance
Quick Facts
Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Aug 2026, 59 inspections, 10 resulted in out-of-service (16.9% OOS rate).
Crash Records (9)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2026 | CLEARCREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | OH | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dawn |
| 10/02/2025 | KOCHVILLE TWP | MI | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 08/03/2025 | FLINT TWP | MI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Dawn |
| 07/08/2025 | UNINCORPORATED | FL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dawn |
| 09/19/2024 | GRAYLING TWP | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dusk |
| 07/16/2024 | MORNING VIEW | KY | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Clear | Dry | Dawn |
| 05/23/2024 | SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP | PA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 04/30/2024 | CLARKSVILLE(CLARK) | IN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 03/04/2024 | FLINT TWP | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dawn |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
97 roadside violations across 59 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (100)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/05/2026 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | PIQUA OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/03/2026 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | WARREN IN | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/10/2026 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | SAINT MARYS OH | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/27/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | DAYTON OH | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/26/2026 | GA | Full (Level I) | FORSYTH GA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/18/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/10/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/21/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/18/2026 | MI | Full (Level I) | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2026 | AL | Driver-Only (Level III) | CULLMAN AL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/08/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/03/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/23/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | BOWLING GREEN OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/16/2026 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | WINDHAM OH | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/09/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | 9 MILE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/02/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MONROE SCALE S/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/03/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MONROE SCALE N/B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/08/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | E/B M-55 NEAR M-66 (SOUTH) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/07/2025 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | BATH NY | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/04/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | I69 S @ KINDERHOOK | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/23/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | S/B US-23 @ CARPENTER | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/09/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | I75 NB @ DODGE RD RA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2025 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | WAPAKONETA OH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/01/2025 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | CAJON SCALES | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/22/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | US-23 NB NEAR US-12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/13/2025 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | ST MARYS OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/04/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | M66 @ JOHN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/22/2025 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | LONDON | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/01/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | N US-23 WELCOME CENTER | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/29/2025 | KY | Full (Level I) | HENDERSON | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/11/2025 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHURCHVILLE NY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/24/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | WB I-96 @ KENT LAKE RD. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/01/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE SCALE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/23/2025 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | LAFAYETTE IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/07/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I76 E 752 FEET WEST OF GRAH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/24/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | NW M115 @ M55 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/13/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/29/2025 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | WADSWORTH OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/28/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MT HOPE HWY | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/17/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/17/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/16/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | I 75 SB 21MM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/07/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | SWARTZ CREEK REST AREA | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/30/2024 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | LITTLE SUAMICO WI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/03/2024 | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | KNOXVILLE TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/02/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | POWERS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/19/2024 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | LITTLE SUAMICO WI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/15/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | LONDON | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/11/2024 | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | KNOXVILLE TN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/09/2024 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | HURON OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/30/2024 | WI | Full (Level I) | HUDSON WI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/21/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-75 S/B & 8 MILE ROAD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/09/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | OSHTEMO REST AREA, TEXAS TWP | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/04/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | I75 NB @ M57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/03/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | M-142 @ BROWN RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/27/2024 | OH | Full (Level I) | ROADSIDE | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/24/2024 | TN | Full (Level I) | ARDMORE TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/23/2024 | FL | Driver-Only (Level III) | GRAND RIDGE FL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/30/2024 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | JACKSON GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/21/2024 | FL | Driver-Only (Level III) | JASPER FL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/20/2024 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LONDON | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/18/2024 | TN | Full (Level I) | ARDMORE TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/11/2024 | AL | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROADSIDE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/10/2024 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | ODOT WAPAK | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/08/2024 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | ODOT WAPAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/26/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | EDDYVILLE | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/19/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | YORKTOWN IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/22/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I83 SB MM 34.1 NEWBERRY TWP - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2024 | FL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-10 SNEADS WIM WB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/01/2024 | OH | Full (Level I) | ROADSIDE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/24/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | E/B SCALE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/14/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CHESTERTON IN | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/03/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | HUNTINGTON IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/02/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/25/2024 | AL | Driver-Only (Level III) | NANAFILIA, AL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/21/2024 | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | I80 EB MM 194 GREENE TWP - EAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/14/2024 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LONDON | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/12/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-75 NB & COUNTY LINE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/04/2024 | AL | Walk-Around (Level II) | PARKING LOT | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/27/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | BAY CITY REST AREA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/21/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | DODGE RD REST AREA (I-75 NB) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/19/2024 | IN | Full (Level I) | CHESTERTON IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/15/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | WB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/30/2024 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROADSIDE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/10/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | TERRE HAUTE IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/03/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROAD | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/26/2023 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | TIFTON GA | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/20/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | E/B SCALE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/13/2023 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | TYRE | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/13/2023 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | HAYWOOD COUNTY WEL CTR, I-40, | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/12/2023 | WI | Full (Level I) | SOUTH RANGE WI | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/07/2023 | TN | Full (Level I) | GILES COUNTY SCALES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/06/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-75 NB 6 MILE REST AREA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/07/2023 | MI | Full (Level I) | I-94 W/B GRASS LAKE SCALE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/25/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/28/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/13/2023 | FL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I75 WHITE SPRINGS WIM-SOUTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/30/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | COVERT REST AREA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/25/2023 | MI | Full (Level I) | E/B SCALE | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | - | ▲Detail |
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X23961 | $750,000 | 10/23/2012 | 08/21/2016 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6567585 | $0 | 08/22/2008 | 10/16/2009 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X23961 | $750,000 | 08/21/2011 | 10/23/2012 | Name Changed |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP65102A | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2009 | 08/21/2011 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP65102A | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2009 | 09/26/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6567585 | $1,000,000 | 08/21/2008 | 08/21/2009 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC653932 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | 10/30/2012 | - | - |
| MC653932 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 08/27/2008 | REVOKED | 10/23/2012 |
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