DBA: KELLER TRUCKING

THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC

Recently registered DOT 199521 MC 156973 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
416 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 6.01% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 4.48% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
315 units

Drivers: 447

Trailers: 1200 (1200 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

1978 THOMAS E. KELLER BLVD., DEFIANCE, OH, 43512

Phone Number

(419) 784-4805

Mailing Address

1978 THOMAS E. KELLER BLVD., DEFIANCE, OH, 43512

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(419) 386-2751

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
44 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
40 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

Active
28 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2013-07-29 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2003-11-18 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
1998-01-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1997-09-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1997-09-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1985-11-18 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-01-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-03-05 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC156973 2003-08-27

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-05-05 BIPD/Primary 9C586323 $1,000,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. O… - - ACTIVE
2023-02-14 Bond 14979 N/A SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL … - - ACTIVE
2014-03-01 BIPD/Primary HE8409C586323TCT14 $750,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. O… 2026-05-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 13687 $750,000 SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL … 2023-02-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-07-23 SURETY 13687 $750,000 SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL … 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-03-01 BIPD/Primary D200A01079 $750,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2014-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-03-01 BIPD/Primary D200A00984 $750,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2013-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-03-01 BIPD/Primary D200A00888 $750,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2012-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-03-01 BIPD/Primary D200A00797 $750,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2011-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-01 BIPD/Primary D200A00704 $750,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2010-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-07-01 BIPD/Primary D200A00622 $750,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2009-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-07-01 CARGO QT-660-4621M293-PHX-08 $750,000 THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO 2016-05-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-06-21 BIPD/Primary BA 067 93 92 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2008-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-07-01 CARGO MZI 97910519 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2008-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-08-06 CARGO MZI97906827 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2006-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-08-06 CARGO CIM 348 43 84 $750,000 UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-08-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-08-06 BIPD/Primary BA 66 62 60 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2007-06-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-08-06 BIPD/Primary 1080845614 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2002-09-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-05-18 SURETY 5634859 $750,000 OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-08-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-01-06 SURETY 1629749 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2001-05-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-12-01 CARGO CMP0318964 $750,000 CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AME… 2004-08-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-08-06 BIPD/Primary TPP 03 14 189 $750,000 CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AME… 2001-08-06 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.01%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

416 inspections · 25 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

4.48%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

67 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 416 Last inspection: Jul 21, 2026 Total crashes: 165

FMCSA Inspection Records (416 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 21, 2026

S163001100

1 viol.
Level 3 KY VOLV 4V4NC9EG...

Jul 21, 2026

S163001100

1 viol.
Level 3 KY VOLV 4V4NC9EG...

Jul 15, 2026

5005120703

1 viol.
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJJHDR...

Jul 14, 2026

8390000574

1 viol.
Level 3 AR VOLVO 4V4BC9EH...

Jul 14, 2026

W211006366

1 viol.
Level 1 MO VOLVO 4V4NC9EG...

Jul 8, 2026

1532001326

1 viol.
Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EG...

Jun 30, 2026

1796001135

Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 17, 2026

1339001219

Level 3 OH VOLVO 4V4NC9EG...

Jun 12, 2026

1339001208

Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHLDV...

Jun 10, 2026

C4B0617104

3 viol.
Level 3 PA VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 10, 2026

2156C01649

2 viol.
Level 2 MD VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 4, 2026

9138001620

Level 3 VA VOLVO 4V4NC9EG...

Jun 2, 2026

9702004871

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 1, 2026

BURGM07322

1 viol.
Level 3 MI VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

May 31, 2026

4180761033

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EG...
Total Inspections

416

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

416

View all 416 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (165 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 12, 2026

OH • OH0263111816

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 10, 2026

PA • PA605356100X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 28, 2026

IN • IN0904947068

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 19, 2026

OH • OH0265011259

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 29, 2025

IN • IN0904874739

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 29, 2025

MI • MI0003700626

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 14, 2025

OH • OH0253191629

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 10, 2025

IN • IN0904817191

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 3, 2025

OH • OH0258185983

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 5, 2025

OH • OH0253161869

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 22, 2025

MI • MI0003551246

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 20, 2025

WV • WV0202513309

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 18, 2025

OH • OH0255113540

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 7, 2025

OH • OH0255103679

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 4, 2025

TX • TX76CBHQE1SB

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

7

Injury Crashes

74

Total Crashes

165

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

143

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 64
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 17
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 59
OOS: 18

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 3

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

416
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

315
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

315

315 owned

Trailers

1200

1200 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

447

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 190
Intrastate: 257
Driver Inspections

67

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 4.48%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 190
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 257

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Beverages Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

315

Power Units

315

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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