FRANCIS R HELM JR
AUTHORIZEDDBA: HELM SALVAGE AND TRUCKING
USDOT
816374
MC Number
853864
Fleet Size
14
Total Drivers
5
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
FRANCIS R HELM JR is a small interstate motor carrier based in CHATEAUGAY, New York, operating 14 power units with 5 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 6 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in New York is 15.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.7% across 126,091 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
6
Total
50%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 4, 2020
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is FRANCIS R HELM JR authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for FRANCIS R HELM JR (USDOT #816374) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is FRANCIS R HELM JR's safety record?
FRANCIS R HELM JR has 6 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does FRANCIS R HELM JR operate?
FRANCIS R HELM JR operates 14 power units with 5 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does FRANCIS R HELM JR transport hazardous materials?
No. FRANCIS R HELM JR does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is FRANCIS R HELM JR located?
FRANCIS R HELM JR is based in CHATEAUGAY, New York at 909 COUNTY LINE RD, 12920. Phone: (518) 497-6620.
What are FRANCIS R HELM JR's out-of-service rates?
FRANCIS R HELM JR's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.