Freight Carrier · Houghton Lake, MI
CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC
1000 SHORELINE DR · Houghton Lake, MI 48629
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(989) 240-1003
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- MC #653932
- USDOT #1796126 USDOT Active
- 46Power Units
- 46Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC is a Houghton Lake, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 46 truck(s) in their fleet and 46 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-653932 and their USDOT number is 1796126.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/07/2025 · last updated Jul 11, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 10/07/2025
- MCS-150 Mileage 3,964,484 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: MI (30), OH (9), KY (5), TN (4), WI (3), AL (2), NY (2), FL (2), CA (1), IN (1), PA (1), GA (1). Home base: Houghton Lake, Michigan.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 3Injury
- 3Tow
- 6Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.9
10
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.65
8
Vehicle Maintenance
4.25
17
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0
0
Inspection Summary
- 61Total
- 29Clean
- 32With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 40 unique codes
Critical 13
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.120(d)(1)Improper securement of metal coil transported with eye lengthwise
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
Unsafe Driving 5
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
Hours of Service 5
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device
Vehicle Maintenance 17
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
Locations
Physical Address
CHRIS HELMS TRANSPORTATION INC1000 SHORELINE DR
HOUGHTON LAKE, MI 48629
Mailing Address
Same as physical.