THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: KELLER TRUCKING
USDOT
199521
MC Number
156973
Fleet Size
315
Total Drivers
447
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
Broker verification report
Want a verification report for this carrier?
Request your first CarrierOwl report free for THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC. We will use this DOT profile to show authority, insurance, safety, contact consistency, and timestamped notes your team can save before sending a rate con.
Safety overview
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in DEFIANCE, Ohio, operating 315 power units with 447 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.8% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 22 crashes on file (5 with injuries). FMCSA records show 250 inspections for this carrier.
Truck insurance quotes
Need insurance for this carrier?
Enter your details and we'll check whether an eligible licensed insurance partner is available. Submission does not guarantee a quote or coverage.
BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Ohio is 11.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 28.0% across 50,277 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
250
Total
70%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut — eff. May 5, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Southwest Marine And General Insurance Company — eff. Feb 14, 2023
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
22
Total Crashes
Similar carriers in Ohio
Other carriers in the same state with a similar fleet size.
IKM EXPRESS LLC
INTERSTATE-TRUCKWAY INC
BOGG EXPRESS LLC
FLEETMASTER LEASING CORP
ALPHA AND OMEGA DIST INC
Frequently asked questions
Is THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC (USDOT #199521) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC's safety record?
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC has 250 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 22 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC operate?
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC operates 315 power units with 447 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC transport hazardous materials?
No. THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC located?
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC is based in DEFIANCE, Ohio at 1978 THOMAS E. KELLER BLVD., 43512. Phone: (419) 784-4805.
What are THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rates?
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.8%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 13.2%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.