THE KEELING GROUP LLC

DBA: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

USDOT 1142555 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Household Goods Based in ATHENS, GA Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · May 5, 2026
Policy effective · May 5, 2026
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 350 days May 20, 2025 → May 5, 2026
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · CARGO HANOVER INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Cargo: Household Goods
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THE KEELING GROUP LLC (USDOT 1142555)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $2,000,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 350 days — May 20, 2025 → May 5, 2026
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · CARGO — HANOVER INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY  · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1142555/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 44.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 9.5% (better). n=89167 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies · 2 cargo filings

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1142555
In FMCSA records since Jun 20, 2003 (~23y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Household Goods
Fleet size 10 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 96,523 mi
Contact & address
Physical
260 COMMERCE BLVD
ATHENS, GA 30606
Mailing
PO BOX 49552
ATHENS, GA 30604
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1142555
In FMCSA records since Jun 20, 2003 (~23y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 96,523 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 44.4% vs 6.7% +37.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 10 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 12 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 9 9 0
OOS inspections 4 0 0
OOS percentage 44.44% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
10
Drivers
8
Inspections
12
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
44.4%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

THE KEELING GROUP LLC is a motor carrier based in ATHENS, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1142555. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 8 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 44.4%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

THE KEELING GROUP LLC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 8 drivers, based in Athens, GA. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in GA (10 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (28.0% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; International, Custom sco, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 44.4% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 89,167 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
44.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 89,167 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +44.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
9.5%
Median across 89,167 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -9.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 20, 2025 to May 5, 2026 (350 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Georgia (GA) 9 4 44.4% Feb 26, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 7
Custom Scott 1
Hino 1
Isuzu 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 0.50 1 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 3 3.58 4 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 0.33 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 4.40 4 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87172866 Feb 26, 2026 GA 3 VALDOSTA GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLDL, 395.8A No
85934757 Sep 26, 2025 GA 3 JEFFERSON GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLML No
84908495 Jun 3, 2025 GA 3 GROVETOWN GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
6 392.4A-DOSP, 392.5A3-IDUI, 395.30B1-ELDDFR Yes
84761258 May 16, 2025 GA 3 CRAWFORDVILLE GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.4A-DOSU, 392.4A-DOSP, 391.41APC Yes
84450254 Apr 18, 2025 GA 3 GROVETOWN GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.4A-DOSU, 392.2-SLLML Yes
84485208 Apr 17, 2025 GA 3 LEXINGTON GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84485159 Apr 17, 2025 GA 3 WASHINGTON GA
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLS4 Yes
84174968 Mar 13, 2025 GA 3 WARTHEN GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
0 No
83503338 Dec 24, 2024 GA 3 ATHENS GA
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.16B-DPASS, 392.16-D No
81718046 May 28, 2024 GA 2 KENNESAW GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
7 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 395.22(h)(3) No
79156197 Jul 11, 2023 GA 3 MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAY
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 395.8(a)(1), 392.4(a), 392.16(a) Yes
78659282 May 17, 2023 GA 1 HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 395.22(h)(2) No
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC454168 common INACTIVE
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 7, 2017 MC454168 NC REVOCATION NC →
May 25, 2007 MC454168-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. RHE M387779 Cargo May 5, 2026 On file ACTIVE
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 319941 91X $2,000,000 May 5, 2026 On file ACTIVE
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. RHE M387779 34 May 5, 2026 On file ACTIVE
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 319941 BIPD/Primary $2,000,000 May 5, 2026 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 350 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 20, 2025 to May 5, 2026
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP0101294 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2023 May 5, 2025 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP0101294 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2023 May 20, 2025 CANCELLED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP0101294 CARGO Apr 5, 2017 May 20, 2025 CANCELLED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP0101294 BIPD/Primary Apr 5, 2017 May 5, 2023 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP0101294 CARGO Apr 5, 2017 May 5, 2025 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP101294 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2008 May 10, 2017 NAME CHANGED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP101294 CARGO May 5, 2008 Apr 5, 2017 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP101294 CARGO May 5, 2008 May 10, 2017 NAME CHANGED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP101294 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2008 Apr 5, 2017 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP101194 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2007 May 5, 2008 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP101194 CARGO May 5, 2007 May 5, 2008 REPLACED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY MVSP001068800 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2005 May 5, 2007 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY MVSP001068800 CARGO May 5, 2005 May 5, 2007 CANCELLED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRV4352900 BIPD/Primary May 5, 2004 May 5, 2005 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV4352900 CARGO May 5, 2004 May 5, 2005 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 44 329471 00 BIPD/Primary Mar 6, 2003 May 5, 2004 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 44 329471 00 CARGO Mar 6, 2003 May 5, 2004 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 11, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. May 5, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  3. May 20, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  4. May 20, 2025
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 350 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 5, 2026)
  5. May 8, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. May 5, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  7. May 5, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  8. May 10, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  9. Apr 12, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Apr 5, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  11. May 5, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  12. May 14, 2007
    authority
    REVOKED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. May 14, 2007
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  14. May 5, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. May 5, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. May 5, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. May 5, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.22(h)(2) Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet Hours of Service 2 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.4(a) Driver uses or is in possession of drugs Controlled Substances/Alcohol 1 1
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.95(a)(4) 393.95(a)(4) Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.22(h)(3) Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements Hours of Service 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 1 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify THE KEELING GROUP LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about THE KEELING GROUP LLC

Is THE KEELING GROUP LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. THE KEELING GROUP LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1142555 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is THE KEELING GROUP LLC's safety rating?
THE KEELING GROUP LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has THE KEELING GROUP LLC had?
12 roadside inspections are on file for THE KEELING GROUP LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is THE KEELING GROUP LLC's out-of-service rate?
THE KEELING GROUP LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 44.4% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is THE KEELING GROUP LLC based?
THE KEELING GROUP LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 260 COMMERCE BLVD, ATHENS, Georgia 30606. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does THE KEELING GROUP LLC have valid operating authority?
THE KEELING GROUP LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does THE KEELING GROUP LLC operate?
THE KEELING GROUP LLC self-reports 10 power units and 8 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has THE KEELING GROUP LLC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for THE KEELING GROUP LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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