Helix Traffic Solutions

What Helix Traffic Solutions does

Helix Traffic Solutions is a privately-held U.S. traffic control and work zone management company headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It operates through a network of 24 wholly-owned subsidiary companies (the "Helix Network") covering 21+ states, providing equipment rental, equipment sales, and on-site traffic control services to general contractors, utility contractors, and public sector agencies. The company serves customers including Verizon (telecommunications infrastructure) and the Buffalo Water Authority (municipal water infrastructure), and operates a 24/7 emergency response capability across its branches.

The company's core technology stack is built around MUTCD-compliant traffic control systems, including Automated Flagger Assistance Devices (AFADs), trailer-mounted arrow boards and message boards, truck-mounted attenuators, cones, barricades, and signage fabrication. Service offerings extend beyond flagging and lane closures into traffic control plan design, pavement markings, permanent ITS installation, guardrails, and construction-site sanitation. Specialized subsidiaries add capabilities such as signal equipment (American Signal Equipment), intelligent traffic solutions (Highway Intelligent Traffic Solutions), data solutions (IDAX Data Solutions), and technology solutions (Keyhole Tech). State-level certifications (ATSSA, MDOT SHA, VDOT, NCDOT, SCDOT) underpin regulatory compliance across operating geographies.

Helix runs a sales-led, project-based go-to-market model with pricing determined by project scope, duration, equipment requirements, and location. Revenue streams include usage-based equipment rental, one-time equipment sales, and professional services for on-site traffic control. Distribution is delivered through direct field sales teams backed by the 24 subsidiary brands and a website storefront for smaller equipment-only buyers. The company is executing an active acquisition strategy, closing the Mels Electric acquisition in February 2025 and the Highway Safety Services acquisition in August 2025, with leadership under CEO Mark Fisher, COO Robby Wood, CCDO Chris Kane, and CHRO Lisa Botz.

Name

Helix Traffic Solutions

Legal name

Helix Traffic Solutions

Website

https://helixtraffic.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Helix Traffic Solutions is a private U.S. traffic control and work zone management company operating a 24-subsidiary network across 21+ states, providing MUTCD-compliant equipment rental, equipment sales, and on-site traffic control services to general contractors, utility contractors, and public sector agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traffic Control Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Control & Work Zone Management (Flagging, Lane Closures) (BPABAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lane Closure, Detour & Diversion Operations (Detour Setup, Route Management, Access Management) (TLAJALAK), Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Planning, Design & Engineering (MOT/TCP Plans) (TLAJALAA)

Keywords

• Traffic control services
• Work zone safety
• Traffic management
• Equipment rental
• Road construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Murfreesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of traffic control equipment including cones, barriers, signs, lighting, and electronic message boards to contractors and government agencies for temporary work zones and events
2. Equipment Sales: Direct sales of traffic control equipment and signage to contractors, municipalities, and transportation departments
3. Traffic Control Services: On-site traffic control services including plan design, setup, maintenance, and monitoring of work zones by certified flagging personnel

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Helix Traffic Solutions provides end-to-end traffic control and work zone management services to contractors, utilities, and government agencies across the United States. The company designs traffic control plans, supplies and rents MUTCD-compliant equipment (cones, barricades, message boards, AFADs), and dispatches certified flaggers and traffic control personnel to install, maintain, and monitor temporary work zones. Operations are delivered through a national Helix Network of 24 wholly-owned subsidiary companies operating in 21+ states.

Product overview

Helix Traffic Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of traffic control and road safety products and services through a platform of 24 divisions across the United States. The core offering consists of two main categories: services (traffic control plan design, traffic control solutions, traffic control maintenance, signage, pavement markings, permanent ITS, guardrails, and sanitation) and equipment products (traffic control devices and trailered traffic control devices available for sale or rental). The company operates as a unified platform under the Helix Network umbrella, with individual division brands including Work Zone Traffic Control, US Traffic Control, Traffic Safety Supplies, Traffic Lane Closures, Traffic Engineering Services, Superior Traffic Control, Southeastern Traffic Supply, Roadway Traffic Control, Road Runner Safety Services, Quail Construction, and PSG Traffic Services, each serving specific geographic regions with consistent service offerings. Equipment is offered through sales, rentals, and flexible rental terms with quality assurance inspection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Helix Network: A network of traffic control companies under the Helix umbrella, providing shared resources, national accounts buying power, and collaborative growth opportunities.
• Helix University
• Work Zone Traffic Control
• US Traffic Control
• Traffic Safety Supplies
• Superior Traffic Control
• Southeastern Traffic Supply
• Roadway Traffic Control
• Road Runner Safety Services
• Quail Construction
• PSG Traffic Services
• Traffic Engineering Services

Products and services

• Traffic Control Plan Design Development of customized traffic control plans aligned with local regulations and industry standards for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Traffic Control Solutions Expert traffic flagging, lane closures, and temporary traffic control services for construction and maintenance projects, ensuring safe, organized, and compliant traffic flow.
• Traffic Control Maintenance Maintenance and servicing of traffic signal systems and traffic control equipment to ensure safe and efficient traffic management.
• Signage Professional fabrication and installation of permanent and temporary signage, including custom highway signs, to meet MUTCD-compliant traffic control needs.
• Pavement Markings Application and installation of road markings for lane delineation and traffic guidance.
• Permanent ITS Installation, maintenance, and repair of permanent roadway signage, LED-lighting, and safety barricade systems for long-term infrastructure.
• Guardrails Installation and maintenance of guardrail systems for roadside safety and vehicle collision protection.
• Sanitation Porta John rentals and servicing for construction sites and events, including delivery, maintenance, and pickup.
• Traffic Control Devices Traffic control equipment including cones, barricades, drums, signage, and other devices for work zone safety, available for sale or rental.
• Trailered Traffic Control Devices Trailer-mounted equipment including arrow boards, message boards, and truck-mounted attenuators for mobile traffic control applications.
• Equipment Rentals Flexible rental terms for traffic control equipment for construction sites, special events, and roadwork applications, with quality assurance and inspection.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Highway Safety ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2023Helix Traffic Solutions expanded its operations through the strategic acquisition of Highway Safety Services, strengthening its presence in the traffic control industry and adding capabilities to its Helix Network of companies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AWP Safety (formerly Area Wide Protective): AWP Safety is the largest North American provider of traffic control and work zone safety services, offering flagging, equipment rental, signage, and traffic management plans to contractors and DOTs. It is the most direct competitor to Helix in scale, service mix, and customer segments.
• RoadSafe Traffic Systems: RoadSafe provides traffic control, pavement markings, signage, and work zone safety services across multiple U.S. states for highway contractors and public agencies. Its multi-state service model and product breadth directly mirror Helix's Helix Network offering.
• Traffic Management Inc. (TMI): TMI delivers temporary traffic control, flagging, equipment rental, and traffic control plan design to contractors and municipalities across the western and southwestern U.S. Its service portfolio overlaps almost entirely with Helix's core offering.
• National Traffic Safety Services (NTSS): NTSS provides traffic control, lane closures, equipment rental, and signage for construction projects and public agencies. It competes head-to-head with Helix subsidiaries for state DOT and contractor work in overlapping geographies.
• 3T Group (Safety Zone): 3T Group / Safety Zone provides traffic control services, equipment, and signage to contractors and government clients across multiple states. It is a comparable regional roll-up-style operator competing for the same DOT and utility contractor contracts as Helix.
• Protection Services Inc. Protection Services Inc. offers traffic control, flagging, equipment rental, and pavement marking services to contractors and municipalities. Its scope and customer base overlap significantly with Helix's general contractor and public sector segments.

Regional players

• Statewide Traffic Safety & Signs: Statewide Traffic Safety provides traffic control, signage, and pavement marking services primarily across California. It competes with Quail Construction and other Helix subsidiaries for West Coast DOT and contractor work, making it a regional comparison point.

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in North America and offers traffic control equipment (cones, barricades, message boards) and adjacent worksite solutions. It competes with Helix's equipment rental business but as part of a much broader industrial rental portfolio.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Sunbelt Rentals provides a broad range of equipment rentals including traffic safety and work zone products alongside power, climate, and tool rentals. It competes with Helix on equipment supply but lacks Helix's dedicated flagging services and traffic plan design.
• Herc Rentals: Herc Rentals is a large North American equipment rental company with a portfolio that includes traffic control and safety equipment. Like United Rentals and Sunbelt, it competes in equipment supply but does not bundle Helix's on-site services and traffic planning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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