Safety Measurement System - Inspection OH1706000214 (U.S. DOT# 1796126)

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Use of SMS Data/Information

FAST Act of 2015:

Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating under part 385 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is authorized to operate on the Nation's roadways.

Safety Measurement System:

The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

The symbol is not intended to imply any federal safety rating of the carrier pursuant to 49 USC 31144. Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier in the SMS has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating pursuant to 49 CFR Part 385, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA, it is authorized to operate on the nation's roadways.

Motor carrier safety ratings are available at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and motor carrier licensing and insurance status are available at http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

Detailed Inspection Report as of 2/27/2026

Carrier Information

Carrier Name: Chris Helms Transportation Inc
U.S. DOT#: 1796126
Carrier Address: 1000 Shoreline Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Time/Location

Report #: OH1706000214
Report State: OH
State: OH
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 2208
End Time: 2335
Level: II. Walk-Around
Facility: Roadside
Post Crash Inspection: No
Hazmat Placard Required: No

Vehicle Information

Unit	Type	Make	Plate State	Plate Number	VIN
1	Semi-Trailer	MCKT	MI	D977129	5MAPA2959FA031894
2	Semi-Trailer	MCKT	MI	E550178	5MAPA2932FA031895
3	Truck Tractor	FRHT	MI	RC38274	3ALXFB009LDLW1011

Carrier Violations

Vio Code	Section	Unit	OOS	Description	Included in SMS	BASIC	Reason Not Included in SMS
392.2-SLLEWG3	392.2	3	No	State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight - More Than 5000 Lbs Over On Allowable Gross Weight	No		Not used in SMS Calculation
393.120D1	393.120(d)(1)	1	Yes	Improper Securement Of Metal Coil Transported With Eye Lengthwise	Yes	Vehicle Maint.
393.120D1	393.120(d)(1)	2	Yes	Improper Securement Of Metal Coil Transported With Eye Lengthwise	No		Multiple Cites
393.55E	393.55(e)	2	No	No Or Defective Abs Malfunction Indicator Lamp For Trailer Manufactured After 03/01/1998	Yes	Vehicle Maint.