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THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC
DBA: Keller Trucking
Defiance, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 199521 · MC 156973
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-156973 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$75,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
6.5% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $75,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC156973
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Southwest Marine And General Insurance Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 14979
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9C586323
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy HE8409C586323TCT14
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
199521
MC Number
MC-156973
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 16, 2026
Authority Granted
July 29, 2013
Annual Mileage
21,281,898 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1978 Thomas E. Keller Blvd., Defiance, OH 43512
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sarah Cates
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
6.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
230 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
13.5%
Driver OOS Rate
1.1%
Ranks in the 16th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
19
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate1.1% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate13.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | MI | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJJHDR2TSWW2655 | 0 | Clean |
| July 23, 2026 | OH | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZSZR4TN577234 | 0 | Clean |
| July 21, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EG4RN645214 | 1 | Passed |
| July 15, 2026 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJJHDRXTSWW2659 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2026 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4BC9EH2TN716977 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2026 | MO | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EG6PN613877 | 1 | Passed |
| July 8, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EG3PN625632 | 1 | Passed |
| June 30, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH2NN298274 | 0 | Clean |
| June 17, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EG0RN645212 | 0 | Clean |
| June 12, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHLDV9LLLC7783 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH7NN298285 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH3NN298283 | 2 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
Crash History (22)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
22
Crashes
0
Fatalities
6
Injuries
22
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 10, 2026 | PA | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| April 28, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| January 19, 2026 | OH | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| December 29, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| December 29, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Wet |
| October 14, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 10, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 3, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 5, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Showing the 10 most recent of 22 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH22
IN5
IL3
PA3
AR2
MI2
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (92)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~47
of 315 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~45
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
45
Tractor
45
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EGXPN625630 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4NL305717 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSMZ8665 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG3PN625632 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG4RN645214 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XMM102960 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV9LLLC7783 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06224B706686 | 1 | — |
| Wabash Nat | — | 1JJB532D7NL305715 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0HL028746 | 1 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0HL028763 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0RL412902 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0RL412950 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1DL742802 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1RL440756 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2GL891692 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2RL440801 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2RL450244 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3GL891734 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4PL412852 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4PL412883 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5NL305757 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5RL412927 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5RL440758 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5VL701851 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6NL305704 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7ML268466 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7RL412928 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9ML268453 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9ML268467 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9NL305759 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9RL412932 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXDL742801 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXEL807485 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXHL028754 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXML268476 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXRL412907 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2NSMZ8662 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2SSVW6910 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSNZ7042 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSUY0497 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6NSMZ8650 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6NSMZ8664 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6SSVW6912 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSMZ8656 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSNM2313 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSMZ8657 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSUY0495 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSUY0500 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4PSNX6362 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV8KSKH9647 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJJHDR2TSWW2655 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJJHDR3TSWW2647 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJJHDR3TSWW2650 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJJHDR7TSWW2649 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJJHDRXTSWW2659 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZR4TN577234 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH2TN716977 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH2TN716980 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH4TN716978 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH4TN716981 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG0RN645212 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG1RN634588 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG3PN625212 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG6PN613877 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG7PN625214 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0NN298287 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2NN298274 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3NN298283 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6MN271254 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7NN298285 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8NN298280 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9MN269658 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG2TN716843 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG5TN716836 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EGXPN613868 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH7RN645270 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320LM005538 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320PM305845 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321NT216465 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321PM310567 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322LM005511 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322LM005587 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323MM102928 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324MM102937 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324MM102940 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326JM803975 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326KM900563 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327PM305812 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329PM310560 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XJM803946 | 1 | — |
| Frue | — | 7SMFSEJ28RB000431 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2013 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| July 29, 2013 | Active GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 18, 2003 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| January 27, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 22, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 11, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 11, 1984 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 5, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2023 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| May 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 25, 2003 | BROKER | On Record |
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