Robert E Helms
Phone (620) 429-3028Columbus, KS
Find this carrier by: USDOT 496564 · MC 256125 · 620-429-3028 · 6204293028 · Columbus, KS
Carrier information from FMCSA records. See dates and record coverage. How to verify an FMCSA record.
- USDOT
- USDOT496564
- MC
- 256125
- Registered
- 1992 · 34 yrs
- Location
- Columbus, KS
- MCS-150 filed
- Mar 26, 2008
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Not listed active
Legacy record; verify in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Robert E Helms is an active motor carrier based in Columbus, KS, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 496564 and MC 256125. Phone: (620) 429-3028. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Mar 26, 2008). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 496564 was first registered with FMCSA on Sep 2, 1992 (34 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Mar 26, 2008. FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC256125 effective Jul 21, 2008 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (CARGO with Northland Insurance Company) took effect Jul 15, 2008, recorded as "CANCEL".
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Mar 26, 2008
- Registration record changed
- Sep 5, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 496564: safety rating or scores, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Robert E. Helms
- Legal name
- Robert E Helms
- Doing business as
- Helms Trucking
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire · Exempt For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 496564
- Docket numbers
- MC 256125 (active)
- Registered
- Sep 2, 1992 (34 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Mar 26, 2008
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- April 2026 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Columbus, KS
- USDOT registrations in Columbus
- 111
- Currently active
- 31 (28%)
- One-truck operations
- 75 (68%)
- With for-hire authority
- 46 (41%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 4
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 11, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 3.6.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 496564
- Docket numbers
- MC 256125
- Phone
- (620) 429-3028620-429-30286204293028
- Officers
- Robert E. Helms
- Legal name
- Robert E Helms
- DBA
- Helms Trucking
- Address
- 325 2Nd Street, Columbus, KS 66725
- Mailing address
- 407 S Florida Ave, Columbus, KS 66725
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 496564 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- Check: Shares an officer with 1 inactive USDOT number
See Connected companies below.
- No data: Inspection summary not available
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Lazy Sh Cattle LLCUSDOT 4042301 · Spray, ORSame officerActivePossible link
- Mostly Montana Construction And Building Components LLCUSDOT 2571435 · Eureka, MTSame officerNot activePossible link
- Robert Edward HelmsUSDOT 1295435 · Columbus, KSSame phoneNot activePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 11, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 11, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 11, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 11, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Inactive | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 256125
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- Not on file
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARGO | Northland Insurance Company | TN518345 | Oct 5, 2006 | Jul 15, 2008 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | TN518345 | Oct 5, 2006 | Jul 15, 2008 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| CARGO | Continental Western Insurance Co. | MCP2540758(U) | Oct 5, 2004 | Nov 7, 2006 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Continental Western Insurance Co. | MCP2540758(U) | Oct 5, 2004 | Nov 2, 2006 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| CARGO | Continental Western Insurance Co. | MCP2540758(U) | Oct 5, 2004 | Oct 5, 2006 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Continental Western Insurance Co. | MCP2540758(U) | Oct 5, 2004 | Oct 5, 2006 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Continental Western Insurance Co. | 9 RP 08 | Jul 24, 1997 | Aug 16, 1999 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| CARGO | Continental Western Insurance Co. | 9RP08 | Jul 24, 1997 | Aug 16, 1999 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| CARGO | Northland Insurance Company | T 206819 | Oct 20, 1992 | Aug 27, 1997 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | TN213168 | Apr 24, 1996 | Aug 27, 1997 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 history records.
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC256125 | Common | Involuntary revocation | Jun 18, 2008 | Jul 21, 2008 |
| MC256125 | Common | Involuntary revocation | Sep 10, 1999 | Aug 16, 1999 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 1
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 1
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 1
- Trucks
- 1
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 103,246 (2005)
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerMCS-150 1 tractor and 1 trailer filed on its MCS-150
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Revocation effective: Common authority MC256125.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Northland Insurance Company (MC256125) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC256125) — CANCEL.
- Revocation served: Common authority MC256125 (involuntary revocation).
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Continental Western Insurance Co. (MC256125) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Continental Western Insurance Co. (MC256125) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Northland Insurance Company (MC256125).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC256125).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Continental Western Insurance Co. (MC256125) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Continental Western Insurance Co. (MC256125) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Continental Western Insurance Co. (MC256125).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Continental Western Insurance Co. (MC256125).
- Revocation served: Common authority MC256125 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Continental Western Insurance Co. (MC256125) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Continental Western Insurance Co. (MC256125) — CANCEL.
- Revocation effective: Common authority MC256125.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Northland Insurance Company (MC256125) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC256125) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Continental Western Insurance Co. (MC256125).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Continental Western Insurance Co. (MC256125).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC256125).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Northland Insurance Company (MC256125).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 496564.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Sep 2, 1992
- Last MCS-150 update
- Mar 26, 2008
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Robert E Helms an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 496564 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Robert E Helms's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 496564; docket number MC 256125.
How do I contact Robert E Helms?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (620) 429-3028; address 325 2Nd Street, Columbus, KS 66725; mailing address 407 S Florida Ave, Columbus, KS 66725.
What insurance does this record show for Robert E Helms?
No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 256125. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Robert E Helms's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Robert E Helms have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Mar 26, 2008).
What does Robert E Helms haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, grain/feed/hay.
What equipment does Robert E Helms operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 tractor and 1 trailer filed on its MCS-150).
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Robert E Helms?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives April 2026. The latest filing stored here is Mar 26, 2008. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
Reviews
From brokers, shippers and drivers who worked with this carrier.