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KELLER TRANSFER LINE INC
Grand Rapids, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 75812 · MC 82079
Satisfactory
Active 40 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-82079 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 40 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC82079
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC082079
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TRK3888574
Illinois Union Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy I21040617
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
75812
MC Number
MC-82079
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
November 6, 1985
Annual Mileage
304,175 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5635 Clay Ave Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49548-5760
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dave Hendriksen
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI4
IN1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dry Van
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W59L256907 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDV9ALAR6742 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDVXALAN6217 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06226W700172 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629EB701633 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN3GY4NM026801 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X5U333144 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG2SN685801 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4HN972994 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | 3276001484 | BRUNSWICK OH | III | — | — | STORCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EG2SN685801 1GRAA0629EB701633 |
MI RC52925 ME 242692H |
| August 20, 2025 | BRADD01485 | M37, MI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGBDV9ALAR6742 1GRAA06226W700172 |
MI RB45986 ME 5053109 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 16, 2025 | DAUGN04665 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B, MI | II | 2 | 1 | KRC LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN3GY4NM026801 1UYVS253X5U333144 |
MI RC41718 ME 238703G |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| August 2, 2024 | DAWDD03651 | WB I-94 AT REST AREA, MI | I | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJGBDVXALAN6217 1JJV532W59L256907 |
MI RB46542 ME 249578F |
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 24, 2024 | 9511003829 | CHESTERTON IN | I | 1 | 1 | BUTTERBALL FARMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9EH4HN972994 1JJV532W59L256907 |
IL P1041804 ME 249578F |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| March 15, 2024 | SCHMC04975 | SB I275 @ MM1, MI | II | 1 | — | MULTI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT GDAN |
1FUJGBDV4ALAR6731 1GRAA0622EB701635 |
MI RB46953 ME 242695H.LIT |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| STORCK | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
| KRC LOGISTICS | 1 | July 16, 2025 |
| BUTTERBALL FARMS INC | 1 | May 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 23, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 23, 1982 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 14, 1981 | REJECTED | Common Carrier |
| December 16, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 24, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 31, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 23, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| September 1, 2014 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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