Tree Brand Packaging Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Newton, NC.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 31 | 3 | 0 |
| Tractors | 7 | 21 | 0 |
| Trailers | 38 | 68 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 37 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 37 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 84% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 82% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54% | 82% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2026 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 5
Centerline Contractors Llc
Monroe, NC
Chris Helms · also at 5 others
Chris Helms
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Chris Helms · also at 5 others
Chris Helms Transportation Inc
Houghton Lake, MI
Chris Helms · also at 5 others
David Lee Walker Jr
Bivalve, MD
Chris Helms · also at 5 others
Vending Services
Bradon, MS
Chris Helms · also at 5 others
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 2.36 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 3 | 0.16 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2.28 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.13 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 6 states. Top state NC accounts for 36% of activity. Activity outside home state (NC): 64%.
+1 other state with fewer inspections
| Hours-of-Service Compliance |
| 6 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| GA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| May 16, 2026 | AL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 393110CC | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length or fraction thereof | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 39216AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 3922SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 39522GELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 39522H1ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |