TELS INC
Defiance, OH · MC 826445
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 2402648 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | TELS INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 826445 |
| Reported physical address | 1701 BALTIMORE ST, DEFIANCE, OH, 43512, US |
| Reported business phone | (305) 356-8076 |
| Reported power units | 7 |
| Reported drivers | 7 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Andreja Nikolic |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Not reported |
| Safety rating date | Not reported |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 26 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 8.0% (2 of 25) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.3% (5 of 15) |
| Violations | 26 across 12 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 6 |
| Crashes | 0 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
39375A3TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS339378AWSWashers - Inoperative washing system.239617CPIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection238351ASINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance139115ASINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance1
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
TELS INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 15 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Logs, poles, beams and lumber
- Building materials
- Machinery and large objects
- Fresh produce
- Grain, feed and hay
- Meat
- U.S. mail
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
- Construction
- Other: DRY VAN
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- May 03, 2013
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
Source publication, carrier filing and our observation dates describe different events. An older filing date alone does not establish noncompliance.
Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
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Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC826445 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC826445 | Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Nov 25, 2025 | BMC-91X | S0336CA000142-00 |
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 TELS INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC826445 · 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 2402648. 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 materialsMachinery and large objectsMetal sheets, coils and rollsLogs, poles, beams and lumberRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produce
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