License Plate MI RC38279 (Michigan) — Chris Helms Transportation Inc
USDOT 1796126 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-22 | 1XPXD49X7PD861283 | MI RC38279 | CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC · USDOT 1796126 |
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
Chris Helms Transportation Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1796126
- MC
- 653932
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Houghton Lake, MI
- Power units
- 46
- Drivers
- 46
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 58
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 4
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 26.7%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-22). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate MI-RC38279 appears in FMCSA inspection records 1 time. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1XPXD49X7PD861283 (2023 Peterbilt 389). Most recent operating carrier: Chris Helms Transportation Inc (USDOT 1796126). Vehicle make on file: Peterbilt (PTRB) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 1 out-of-service result across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate MI-RC38279 (Michigan) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2025-08-22. The latest inspection was in Kentucky, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Michigan).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2023 Peterbilt 389 — VIN 1XPXD49X7PD861283 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 1 inspection on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Chris Helms Transportation Inc (USDOT 1796126) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |