HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/199521-thomas-e-keller-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC
Doing business as KELLER TRUCKING
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC156973
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- USDOT number registered 156 days agoA new registration has no inspection or crash history yet to judge it by.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (419) 784-4805, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC156973.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC156973 | Primary | Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut Policy 9C586323 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 5, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC156973 | — | Southwest Marine And General Insurance Company Policy 14979 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Feb 14, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
13 of 107 · Ohio avg 21.7%
3 of 248 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | NC | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | OH | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | OH | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
134 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 17 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 178 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 61 | 0 | 45.5% | 18.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 14 | 39.6% | 63.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 0 | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 2.2% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 14 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 13 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 9 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 9 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 7 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Wheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205AWRBH | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | New Albany, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | New Albany, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Franklin (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Pine Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Anderson, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Allen (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Byron Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Auburn, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | New Albany, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Whiteland, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 199521 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC156973 |
| Legal name | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| DBA name | KELLER TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 315 |
| Drivers | 447 |
| Annual mileage | 21,281,898 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 2, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | May 16, 2026 · 5 months ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherIron Castings
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC156973: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC156973: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC
Is THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC156973: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 199521. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (419) 784-4805, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC156973, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (419) 784-4805
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLER LOGISTICS LLC Broker · DBA KELLER FREIGHT SOLUTIONS |
Defiance, OH | 2230247 | MC449433 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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