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0/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
The Helping Hand
DOT 1609414 · Peru, IN
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

The Helping Hand (DOT 1609414) is a Indiana-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Peru, IN. As of June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Edward Weidner
Operating as: The Helping Hand
DOT Number1609414
MC Number—
Street42 W LOVERS LANE
City / StatePeru, IN 46970
Phone7653957149
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age19 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed02/20/2007
Company officerPatricia Weidner
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
19 yr 3 mo
Since 2007
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
42 W LOVERS LANE, Peru, IN, 46970 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedFeb 2007
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edward Weidner authorized to operate?

Edward Weidner'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 Edward Weidner's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Edward Weidner operate?

Edward Weidner operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Edward Weidner insured?

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

Has Edward Weidner had any risk indicators?

Edward Weidner has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Edward Weidner?

Edward Weidner's DOT number is 1609414. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). The Helping Hand Safety Record, DOT 1609414. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1609414
MLA
"The Helping Hand Safety Record, DOT 1609414." Truck Graph, Jun 5, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1609414
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"The Helping Hand Safety Record, DOT 1609414." Truck Graph. Last modified June 5, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1609414