THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC
DBA KELLER TRUCKING · Defiance, OH · MC 156973
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
2 notes
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
- Added to the census within the last 12 months
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 199521 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | KELLER TRUCKING |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 156973 |
| Reported physical address | 1978 THOMAS E. KELLER BLVD., DEFIANCE, OH, 43512, US |
| Reported business phone | (419) 784-4805 |
| Reported power units | 315 |
| Reported drivers | 447 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Sarah Cates |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Sep 02, 2003 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 240 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% (2 of 240) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.6% (13 of 103) |
| Violations | 132 across 99 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 17 |
| Crashes | 22 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 5 / 22 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 6 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation133922SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit123922SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other93922SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit83922SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 10 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Building materials
- Meat
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
- Construction
- Other: IRON CASTINGS
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- May 16, 2026
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Jun 16, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC156973 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $0 | $1,000,000 |
| MC156973 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC156973 | Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut | $1,000,000 | May 05, 2026 | BMC-91X | 9C586323 |
| MC156973 | Southwest Marine And General Insurance Company | $75,000 | Feb 14, 2023 | BMC-84 | 14979 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC156973 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- GrantedMC156973 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 199521. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMetal sheets, coils and rollsRefrigerated foodDry bulk commodities
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