License Plate CA EP16513 (California) — Eric Helms
USDOT 752256 · 2023 Peterbilt 389
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | 1NPXL49X8PD864206 | CA EP16513 | ERIC HELMS · USDOT 752256 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Eric Helms Active
- USDOT
- 752256
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Redding, CA
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 6
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 28
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 11.5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-08-05). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate CA-EP16513 appears in FMCSA inspection records 7 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1NPXL49X8PD864206 (2023 Peterbilt 389). Most recent operating carrier: Eric Helms (USDOT 752256). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (PTRB) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate CA-EP16513 (California) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2024-11-27 to 2026-08-05. The latest inspection was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2023 Peterbilt 389 — VIN 1NPXL49X8PD864206 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 7 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 7 inspections. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (3), then Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Eric Helms (USDOT 752256) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |