--- title: "JOHN HELMS | DOT 1225408 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/ar/1225408/john-helms description: "JOHN HELMS is a interstate carrier based in GILLHAM, AR. Fleet size: 9 power units, 8 drivers. DOT# 1225408." lang: en --- Active Interstate # JOHN HELMS DBA: TRI-LAKES SERVICES INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 1225408 Location GILLHAM, AR Phone 8703862451 Power Units 9 Drivers 8 Trailers 3 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type N/A MCS-150 Date Apr 24, 2026 ## Risk Signals — JOHN HELMS Scanning active / 10 NOT RATED The full report explains each signal below with the underlying FMCSA records, linked carriers, and news sources, plus… Historical patterns Included in the full report… LOCKED Chameleon connections Included in the full report… LOCKED Recent news No news coverage on file… LOCKED Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Crash Summary Crashes (24 Months) 0 FMCSA-reportable Fatal Crashes 0 0 fatalities Injury Crashes 0 0 people injured Tow-Away Crashes 0 No injury or fatality All records since Jul 2013 2 crashes · 0 fatal Most recent crash Feb 18, 2016 Based on FMCSA crash data. Includes all reportable crashes regardless of fault; each crash is counted once by its most severe outcome. ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with JOHN HELMS. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with JOHN HELMS? Be the first to report how it went. ## About JOHN HELMS John Helms is a trucking company based in Gillham, Arkansas, operating a fleet of 9 power units and 14 trailers with 8 drivers. The company provides interstate transportation services for a diverse range of cargo types, including metal sheets, motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, passengers, and construction materials. While specific operating authorities are not disclosed, the company functions as a common carrier within its operational scope. ### Related Companies 1 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 1 states Top states: OK Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority N/A Contract Authority N/A Broker Authority N/A ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 8703862451 Physical Address 111 NORTH SECOND GILLHAM, AR 71841 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried Metal Sheet Motor Vehicles Building Materials Machinery Passengers Construction ### Violations by Category 4 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 50% of violations across 3 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 3 trucks Top manufacturers FORD RAM CHEVROLET Sample units 3C7WRSCL6EG3XXXXX 2014 RAM 5500 HD 1GB4CZC80EF1XXXXX 2014 CHEVROLET KODIAK C4500 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. Are you JOHN HELMS? 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