D Helmling Trucking INC Safety Record

DOT# 3007987 · Kent, OH 44240 · 3302213639

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/20/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, D Helmling Trucking INC (DOT# 3007987) in Kent, Ohio has 21 inspections on record with 55 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

21 Inspections
14.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
26 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3%
Carrier: 14.3% (3 of 21) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 21) National: 6.4%
50% OOS rate better than 50% of carriers in Ohio
34% crash rate better than 34% of carriers in Ohio

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

55 total violations across 21 inspections
12 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (22%)
Vehicle Maintenance
38
Unsafe Driving
15
Driver Fitness
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Level 1: 1 (5%) Level 2: 14 (67%) Level 3: 6 (29%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/20/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/06/2026 OH 3 0 0
01/21/2026 OH 3 0 0
12/04/2025 OH 2 0 0
10/08/2025 OH 2 0 0
09/23/2025 OH 2 1 0
09/02/2025 OH 3 0 0
08/08/2025 OH 3 0 0
05/09/2025 OH 2 0 0
01/27/2025 OH 2 0 0
1 injury crash
25-SEP-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
25-SEP-24 OH 0 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC073271
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company $1,000 02/10/2026

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 26
Drivers 26
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/15/2017
MCS-150 Filed 20260312 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 250,000
Address 4378 Mogadore Rd, Kent, OH 44240