THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 199521 • DBA: KELLER TRUCKING • 1978 THOMAS E. KELLER BLVD., DEFIANCE, OH, 43512
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN | SURETY | 13687 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A01079 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | CARGO | QT-660-4621M293-PHX-08 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2008 | May 5, 2016 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN | SURETY | 13687 | REPLACED | Jul 23, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00984 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00888 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00797 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00704 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00622 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 067 93 92 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2007 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI 97910519 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI97906827 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2005 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CIM 348 43 84 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2004 | Aug 6, 2005 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 62 60 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2002 | Jun 21, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080845614 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2001 | Sep 13, 2002 |
| OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 5634859 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2001 | Aug 27, 2003 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 1629749 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 1998 | May 19, 2001 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | CMP0318964 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1997 | Aug 6, 2004 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TPP 03 14 189 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 1997 | Aug 6, 2001 |
| CELINA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4698542 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 1996 | Aug 6, 1997 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-181-001545-01 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 1995 | Aug 6, 1996 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | PST 21 08 25 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 1993 | Dec 5, 1997 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2181 05315001 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 1993 | Jul 6, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN | 13687 | SURETY | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| CANCEL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | QT-660-4621M293-PHX-08 | CARGO | May 5, 2016 | May 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A01079 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN | 13687 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00984 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00888 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00797 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00704 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00622 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 067 93 92 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI 97910519 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 62 60 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2007 | Jun 21, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI97906827 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CIM 348 43 84 | CARGO | Aug 6, 2005 | Aug 6, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | CMP0318964 | CARGO | Aug 6, 2004 | Aug 6, 2004 |
| CANCEL | OHIO FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 5634859 | SURETY | Aug 27, 2003 | Aug 27, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080845614 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2002 | Sep 13, 2002 |
| CANCEL | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | TPP 03 14 189 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2001 | Aug 6, 2001 |
| CANCEL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | 1629749 | SURETY | May 19, 2001 | May 19, 2001 |
| CANCEL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | PST 21 08 25 | CARGO | Dec 5, 1997 | Dec 5, 1997 |
| CANCEL | CELINA MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 4698542 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 1997 | Aug 6, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-181-001545-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 1996 | Aug 6, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2181 05315001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 1995 | Jul 6, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-156973 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC156973 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC156973 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 4, 1998 | REVOKED | Nov 13, 2003 |
| MC156973 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 1998 |
| MC156973 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 1997 |
| MC156973 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 1997 |
| MC156973 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 18, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC156973 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 11, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC156973 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 5, 1982 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
25 states • 401 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from latest 100 of 401 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:55E-B | 55E-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LIL | 9A-LIL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TALS | Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (401 inspections)
Showing 50 of 401
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALLEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...LKX439 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 29, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BYRON TWP | W M 6 | ...634601 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 29, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURN | I-69 | ...298275 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 14, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW ALBANY | SMITHS MILL RD | ...001522 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 10, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITELAND | WHITELAND RD | ...UY0313 | THOMAS E. KELLER TRUCK INC |
| Oct 3, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 6 | ...MZ8651 | THOMAS E. KELLER TRUCKING, INC. |
| Sep 5, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | SR 315 | ...298288 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC, |
| Jul 22, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | E I 94 | ...MF0547 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 20, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHSIDE | US RT 35, NINE MILE RD | ...MF0555 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 7, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LICK (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 35 | ...UY0498 | THOMAS KELLER TRUCKING |
| Jun 4, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GEORGETOWN | N 1600 IH 35 SR | ...VS2607 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 4, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0895 E | ...298277 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 25, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLAY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...WB4241 | KELLER TRUCKING |
| Feb 4, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(CLARK COUNTY) | I30W | ...UY0494 | KELLER TRUCKING |
| Dec 16, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGE (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 23 | ...NZ7041 | KELLER TRUCKING |
| Nov 3, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WHITELAND | E 500 N | ...MF0542 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 16, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...624771 | KELLER TRUCKING |
| Aug 8, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROUTMAN | 2350 | ...NZ7037 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 11, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0034 N | ...225882 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| May 28, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATHENS (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 50 | ...298270 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| May 26, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JEFFERSONVILLE | TREY ST. | ...UY0313 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| May 18, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | VAN DYKE ST | ...B38336 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| May 16, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0061 N | ...NX6359 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 8, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | STERLING HEIGHTS | HALL | ...613871 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...624769 | THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events