DBA John Brandon Helton Trucking
West Liberty, KY
DOT 2458697MC 611482801 trucks1 drivers
A free check of this company's FMCSA filings shows what's missing and how to fix it. Our dispatchers also take carriers with a new MC.
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 13 days (since November 1, 2026)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed October 19, 2026. Next update due by July 2027.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
| Form | Class | Insurance carrier | Policy # | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985536861 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Coverage | On record with FMCSA |
|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) required | $750,000 |
| Liability (BIPD) on file | $1,000,000 |
| Cargo insurance | Not on file |
FMCSA insurance file as of November 14, 2026.
Filings are the active or pending insurance policies FMCSA lists for this company; our copy refreshes nightly. Coverage amounts are not shown per policy.
From FMCSA's authority history (its current Motus system, plus the older L&I history it froze on May 14, 2026). "First granted" is the earliest grant on record; "on record since" is the earliest action FMCSA has when the grant itself is older than its electronic records. "Active since" is the latest grant or reinstatement, so a lapse that FMCSA reinstated restarts the clock.
From FMCSA's Safety Measurement System files, October 2024 to October 2026. Crash counts include crashes the carrier didn't cause. Out-of-service rates use only inspections that checked the driver or the vehicle.
Every roadside inspection in FMCSA's file for USDOT #2458697: when, where, and which vehicles (type, make, VIN) the inspector recorded.
THC compares FMCSA's files every night and keeps what changed. Tracked since October 30, 2026, last compared November 14, 2026.
Noticed by THC November 3, 2026 (changed after our November 2, 2026 copy)
MC number added
None → MC 61148280
Why it may matter: The MC (docket) number is what brokers and shippers use to check operating authority.
What it doesn't show: Having an MC number does not mean its authority is active.
Next step: Check the authority status for the new MC number.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 2, 2026 (changed after our November 1, 2026 copy)
Authority granted
FMCSA dates the grant November 1, 2026
Why it may matter: Newly granted authority means the company is just starting that kind of work.
What it doesn't show: A grant date says nothing about how the company operates.
Next step: Check that insurance (or a broker's bond) is on file.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 2, 2026 (changed after our November 1, 2026 copy)
Motor carrier operating authority changed
Pending → Active
Why it may matter: Authority status decides what interstate for-hire work a company may legally do.
What it doesn't show: FMCSA's daily file shows the status, not the reason (for example missing insurance, a request by the company, or an order).
Next step: Run a live check, and confirm with the company using the phone number on its FMCSA record.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Dates are when THC noticed the change in FMCSA's files, not when it happened, unless FMCSA's file gives the date. FMCSA's files can lag behind FMCSA's own systems. Check this record on FMCSA SAFER · Daily FMCSA change reports
Yes. USDOT 2458697 (John B Helton) is active, with active for-hire carrier operating authority under MC 61148280 (FMCSA authority file, November 14, 2026).
FMCSA's authority history shows John B Helton's common carrier authority was first granted on November 1, 2026 and is active.
Our daily record doesn't include John B Helton's safety rating. Run a free live check to see FMCSA's current rating. Most carriers are "Not Rated", which is normal: it means FMCSA has never done a full audit.
In FMCSA's safety data for October 2024 to October 2026, John B Helton had 6 roadside inspections. 0.0% of driver inspections (all carriers: 6.1%) and 0.0% of vehicle inspections (all carriers: 22.6%) ended out of service. It had no reportable crashes.
Yes, it looks up to date. FMCSA's records show it was last filed October 19, 2026. The next update is due by July 31, 2027.
Yes. FMCSA's records show liability (BIPD) insurance on file for John B Helton ($1,000,000 on file). Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you before the load.
From public FMCSA records (the Company Census File, FMCSA's daily authority and insurance file and its monthly Safety Measurement System inspection and crash files). Trucking Help Center is not FMCSA and is not affiliated with this company. Records can change daily: run a live check, and confirm every load by calling the phone number on file. Is this your company and something looks wrong? Update your MCS-150 with FMCSA; our copy refreshes nightly.
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 13 days (since November 1, 2026)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed October 19, 2026. Next update due by July 2027.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
