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Carrier Profile · DOT 2285163

Bruce Helm

DBA: Helm Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HirePerryville, KY 40468
Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Bruce Helm has a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameBruce Helm
DBAHelm Farms
DOT #2285163
MC #—
CityPerryville
StateKentucky
ZIP40468
Authority age14.2y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/19/2012
Company officerBruce L Helm
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections on record

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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Location

609 E 2ND STREET, Perryville, KY, 40468

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Mar 2012
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Bruce Helm

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Bruce Helm authorized to operate?

Bruce Helm's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Bruce Helm's safety record?

Bruce Helm does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Bruce Helm operate?

Bruce Helm operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Bruce Helm insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Bruce Helm had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Bruce Helm as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Bruce Helm?

Bruce Helm's DOT number is 2285163. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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James Rodriguez
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