License Plate MI RC42406 (Michigan) — Chris Helms Transportation Inc
USDOT 1796126 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | 1NPXGGGG70D138741 | MI RC42406 | 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 (2026-08-07). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
License plate MI-RC42406 appears in FMCSA inspection records 3 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 1NPXGGGG70D138741 (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-RC42406 (Michigan) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-10-23 to 2026-08-07. The latest inspection was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a Peterbilt 389 — VIN 1NPXGGGG70D138741 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 3 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. 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 |