HELMS & SONS EXCAVATING INC
DBA: HSX
HELMS & SONS EXCAVATING INC (USDOT 1531734) is a FINDLAY, Ohio-based motor carrier with 20+ years of FMCSA-registered operations. The company operates 50 power units and employs 38 drivers. Their vehicle out-of-service rate of 0.0% is below the national average of 20.7%, suggesting relatively well-maintained equipment. The carrier is authorized for hazardous materials transportation. The carrier has only 0% of required liability insurance on file — a coverage gap of $750K. Our composite safety score rates this carrier at 60/100, indicating a mixed safety profile that warrants closer review.
Insurance Coverage Gap
This carrier has $0 in liability insurance on file but $750K is required — a shortfall of $750K (0% of required coverage).
Company Details
- Legal Name
- HELMS & SONS EXCAVATING INC
- USDOT Number
- 1531734
- Entity Type
- CARRIER
- Address
- 1753 LIMA AVENUE
FINDLAY, OH 45840 - Phone
- (419) 422-7738
- Carrier Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Last MCS-150 Update
- January 13, 2026
Inspection Record
| Type | Total | OOS | Rate | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 20.7% |
| Driver | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% |
Crash History
BASICs Safety Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance. Scores above 75% may trigger FMCSA intervention.
Location
1753 LIMA AVENUE, FINDLAY, OH 45840
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Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System