Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 752256 ·
Eric Helms
DBA ERIC HELMS TRUCKING
6 power unitsavg 6.1 yrRegional · 3 statesREDDING, CA100/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.1 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
52 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
ERIC HELMS (USDOT 752256) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026.
The carrier received 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 25 vehicle-level and 24 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 14, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 11, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ERIC HELMS's USDOT number?
ERIC HELMS's USDOT number is 752256.
Is ERIC HELMS authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026. ERIC HELMS is active in the FMCSA register.
What is ERIC HELMS's safety record?
ERIC HELMS has a 12.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 52 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ERIC HELMS's fleet?
ERIC HELMS operates 6 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ERIC HELMS based?
ERIC HELMS is based in REDDING, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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