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Eric Helms

DBA: ERIC HELMS TRUCKING

DOT# 752256 | Est. 1998 (27 yrs)

6

Power Units

6

Drivers

Est. 1998 (27 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

ERIC HELMS is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1998. Based in REDDING, CA, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN and Power Only.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Eric Helms appears to operate the following equipment types:

Flatbed Step Deck / RGN Power Only

Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 6 0 0 6

Fleet Size Classification: 3-5 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

Eric Helms is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:

Logs/Poles/Beams Machinery (Large) Other

Operations Scope

Interstate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 6

MCS-150 Mileage: 90,000 miles (2024)

Driver Information

6

Total Drivers

6

CDL Drivers

6

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in CA

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Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

26

Inspections

24 months

11

Violations

Total found

2

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-7.0%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 7.7%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-13.8%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
04/02/2026 CA Walk-Around 1
03/20/2026 CA Full 0
01/20/2026 CA Full 0
12/17/2025 CA Full 0
10/28/2025 CA Full 0
10/28/2025 CA Walk-Around 0
09/25/2025 CA Full 0
09/24/2025 CA Full 3 1
09/23/2025 CA Full 0
09/04/2025 CA Walk-Around 0
06/02/2025 CA Walk-Around 0
04/24/2025 CA Full 0
04/22/2025 CA Full 0
04/22/2025 CA Full 0
01/13/2025 CA Driver Only 0

Showing 15 of 26 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

11 Total Violations 26 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
0
0 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
8
0.31 violations per inspection 2 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 7.7% (2 / 26)

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does ERIC HELMS operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, ERIC HELMS is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN and Power Only.

Is ERIC HELMS's authority currently active?

ERIC HELMS currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has ERIC HELMS been in business?

ERIC HELMS has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1998, making their authority approximately 27 years, 10 months old.

Where is ERIC HELMS located?

ERIC HELMS is physically located at 21076 OLD ALTURAS RD, REDDING, CA 96003.

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