J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C.
- USDOT
- 185183
- Docket
- MC152406
- Website
- J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C.
Updated October 10, 2026
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Claim this profileCarrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
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10.0
- Communication
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10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
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The driver tracked throughout, and gave text updates regularly, including a BOL after loading and at delivery. Very good service.
Overview
At J.S. Helwig & Son, we understand the importance of top-of-the-line equipment for both drivers and customers. When selecting a freight carrier, customers want to know the company has equipment that is ready to hit the road with a low risk of breakdowns that delay pickups and deliveries.
As of today, we are operating a fleet of over 350 tractors and 500 refrigerated trailers. All of our trucks are equipped with a number of options and technology to help provide route planning, fuel planning, uninterrupted communication, and safety.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 433 | 751 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Fresh Produce
- Passengers
- Meat
- Chemicals
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
Truck Types
- Reefer
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Hazardous Materials
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 42,528,510 (2025)
- Electronic Tracking
- 100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C.
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 08/21/2007 (19 years, 1 month)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 190 | 78 | 0 | 3.08 | 23.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 121 | 28 | 0 | 2.08 | 29.6% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 44 | 12 | 0 | 0.21 | 14.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0.08 | 6.5% |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 3 | 11 | 15 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 4 | 10 | 29 | 43 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 823 | 11 | 1.34% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 366 | 73 | 19.95% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Great West Casualty Co
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- GRT31823A
- Effective Date
- 11/01/2024
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from Florida
“Full Truckload from Atlanta, GA to Dallas, TX”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Js Helwig & Son did a great job for us under a dry van shipment. We require electronic tracking, and they complied with that request. Good service. No issues at pickup for delivery. We look forward to working with Eddy and Glen again.
- Lanes
- Atlanta, GA to Dallas, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Easy to Onboard
- 1
- Clean Equipment
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
- Knowledgeable
- 1
