J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C.

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier & Broker · InterstateHazmat

USDOT185183
MC152406
LocationTerrell, TX
Phone(888) 771-3331
Fleet434 power units · 376 drivers

J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C. (USDOT 185183, MC-152406) is an interstate motor carrier based in Terrell, Texas with 434 power units and 376 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 805 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 12, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-152406Broker of Property Liability insurance$1,000,000 on fileNo federal filing requirement listed Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Dec 8, 2010 Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Mar 31, 20267 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)On fileTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 12, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-152406	Broker of Property (except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)	Active

First granted on August 5, 1981 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 13, 2026

Liability (BIPD) required$0
Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileYes / No

Filings on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91X	Great West Casualty Co	$1,000,000	Nov 1, 2024

Insurance history: 36 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	United States Fire Insurance Co.	Nov 1, 2023	Nov 1, 2024	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	United States Fire Insurance Co.	Nov 1, 2022	Nov 1, 2023	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	United States Fire Insurance Co.	Nov 17, 2021	Nov 1, 2022	Replaced
Form 82	United States Fire Insurance Co.	Nov 1, 2021	Dec 18, 2021	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Everest National Insurance Company	Nov 1, 2020	Nov 1, 2020	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Everest National Insurance Company	Nov 1, 2019	Nov 1, 2020	Replaced
Form 82	Hudson Insurance Company	Nov 1, 2012	Nov 1, 2019	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Hudson Insurance Company	Nov 1, 2012	Nov 1, 2012	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Companion Property & Casualty Ins. Co.	Nov 1, 2011	Nov 1, 2012	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Imperium Insurance Company	Nov 1, 2010	Nov 1, 2011	Replaced
Cargo	North River Insurance Co.	Nov 1, 2010	Jun 26, 2018	Cancel
Cargo	Max Specialty Insurance Company	Dec 31, 2009	Nov 1, 2010	Replaced
Cargo	North River Insurance Co.	Feb 10, 2009	Dec 31, 2009	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Jan 15, 2009	Nov 1, 2010	Replaced
Cargo	North River Insurance Co.	Jan 1, 2009	Jan 1, 2010	Term / cancl
Broker surety bond	Suretec Insurance Company	Sep 13, 2007	Sep 12, 2011	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Aug 29, 2007	Aug 17, 2007	Replaced
Cargo	Federal Insurance Co.	Aug 17, 2007	Jan 1, 2009	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Aug 17, 2007	Jan 15, 2009	Replaced
Cargo	Continental Casualty Co.	Feb 25, 2005	Apr 23, 2005	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Continental Casualty Co.	Feb 25, 2005	Apr 23, 2005	Cancel
Broker surety bond	Western Surety Co.	Feb 17, 2005	Mar 9, 2005	Cancel
Broker surety bond	Western Surety Co.	Mar 18, 2002	Feb 17, 2005	Cancel
Cargo	Continental Casualty Co.	Oct 1, 2001	Feb 25, 2005	Cancel
Form 83	Lexington Insurance Company	Oct 1, 2000	Nov 1, 2001	Term / cancl
Cargo	Lexington Insurance Company	Oct 1, 2000	May 2, 2001	Cancel
Broker surety bond	Western Surety Co.	Feb 23, 2000	Mar 18, 2002	Cancel
Cargo	Continental Casualty Co.	Oct 1, 1999	Oct 1, 1999	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Continental Casualty Co.	Oct 1, 1999	Feb 25, 2005	Cancel
Broker surety bond	Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.	Jan 30, 1998	Feb 23, 2000	Cancel
Cargo	Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.	Oct 1, 1997	Oct 1, 1999	Replaced
Cargo	Bankers Standard Insurance Company	Oct 1, 1996	Oct 1, 1997	Replaced
Cargo	Travelers Casualty and Surety Company	Oct 1, 1995	Oct 1, 1996	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Liberty Insurance Corporation	Oct 1, 1995	Oct 1, 1999	Replaced
Cargo	Washington International Insurance Company	Oct 1, 1994	Oct 1, 1995	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Vanliner Insurance Company	Sep 20, 1989	Oct 1, 1995	Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc., Fargo, ND

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

805
Inspections: 1.5%
Driver out-of-service: 22.5%
Vehicle out-of-service: 40
Crashes

Inspected most often in: Texas (108), Tennessee (92), Kansas (86), Arkansas (56), Indiana (46).

Most recent inspection on file: November 10, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated December 8, 2010)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

August 21, 2007Reinstated — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority; Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)
May 2, 2005Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority
March 14, 2005Involuntary revocation — Broker authority
January 31, 2005Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 22, 2005
January 21, 2005Involuntary revocation — Broker authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 7, 2005
May 29, 2001Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 8, 2001
March 25, 1998Granted — Property BrokerRevoked on March 14, 2005
September 1, 1996Dismissed — Property Broker

Show 13 earlier events

September 3, 1991Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on September 18, 1991
December 12, 1990Granted — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityRevoked on May 2, 2005
September 20, 1989Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 11, 1989
August 14, 1989Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 25, 1989
August 14, 1989Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on September 5, 1989
March 8, 1985Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on May 2, 2005
April 16, 1984Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on May 2, 2005
November 30, 1983Granted — Common carrier authorityTransferred on September 22, 1984
August 6, 1982Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on May 2, 2005
June 28, 1982Granted — Common carrier authorityTransferred on June 27, 1983
May 14, 1982Granted — Common carrier authorityTransferred on September 22, 1984
September 28, 1981Granted — Common carrier authorityTransferred on September 22, 1984
August 5, 1981Granted — Common carrier authorityTransferred on June 27, 1983

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated March 31, 2026

Power units: 434
Trucks: 433
Tractors owned: 433
Trailers owned: 751
Buses: 1
Drivers: 376
CDL drivers: 376
Interstate drivers: 376
Miles traveled: 42,528,510 (2025)
Classification: Private property; Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: Yes
USDOT registered: June 1, 1974
Address: 222 Metro Drive, Terrell, TX 75160
Phone (registered with FMCSA): (888) 771-3331

Cargo carried

General freight
Fresh produce
Passengers
Meat
Chemicals
Refrigerated food
Beverages

Key facts

USDOT number 185183 was registered on June 1, 1974.
Operating authority MC-152406 was first granted on August 5, 1981.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on March 31, 2026.
It reported 42,528,510 vehicle miles traveled in 2025.
One insurance filing is on file, including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Great West Casualty Co.
It had 805 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 483 inspections recorded no violations.
FMCSA records list 40 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on December 8, 2010.
Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Truck Process Agents of America, Inc..

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