KELLER TRANSFER LINE INC
USDOT 75812 • 5635 CLAY AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49548-5760
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
75,812
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6165311850
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
304,175
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
5635 CLAY AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49548-5760
Contact
Phone: 6165311850
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Sep 1, 2007
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK3888574 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-0713C569-TIL-05 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2010 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK3888574 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK3888574 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2007 | Oct 3, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK3888574 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-0713C569-TIL-05 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| DISCOVER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | D189A00066 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM02103656 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2005 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | DW42569N | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 6300714 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2002 | Jul 8, 2003 |
| CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 6300714 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | DW41888N | CANCELLED | Dec 7, 2001 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP6300690 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | DW41888N | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2001 | Dec 7, 2001 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9897586 | REPLACED | May 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6614870 | REPLACED | May 1, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 22TP1000085 | REPLACED | May 1, 1999 | May 1, 2001 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CARGO | 9109006 | REPLACED | May 1, 1999 | May 1, 2000 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CK02101826 | CANCELLED | May 1, 1996 | May 1, 1999 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK02101826 | CANCELLED | May 1, 1996 | May 1, 1999 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1MP 30115667000 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1995 | May 1, 1996 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | IMP 301156670 00 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1995 | May 1, 1996 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321063751 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1992 | Jul 1, 1995 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 094364 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1991 | Aug 10, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK3888574 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 3, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK3888574 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-0713C569-TIL-05 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-0713C569-TIL-05 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK3888574 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK3888574 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2007 | Sep 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | DISCOVER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | D189A00066 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM02103656 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2005 | Sep 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | TP 6300714 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2003 | Jul 8, 2003 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | DW42569N | CARGO | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | TP 6300714 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CHICAGO INSURANCE CO. | TP6300690 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | DW41888N | CARGO | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | DW41888N | CARGO | Dec 7, 2001 | Dec 7, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | TP9897586 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6614870 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 22TP1000085 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2001 | May 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9109006 | CARGO | May 1, 2000 | May 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK02101826 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 1999 | May 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK02101826 | CARGO | May 1, 1999 | May 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | IMP 301156670 00 | CARGO | May 1, 1996 | May 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 30115667000 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 1996 | May 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 094364 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 1995 | Aug 10, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321063751 | CARGO | Jul 1, 1995 | Jul 1, 1995 |
Authority Action History (38 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC082079 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2005 |
| MC082079 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2005 |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 6, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 23, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REJECTED | Sep 14, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 16, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 16, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 24, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 31, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 23, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 21, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 21, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 13, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 7, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 25, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 13, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 14, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 19, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 15, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 5, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 10, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 14, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 28, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 19, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 25, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 22, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 7, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 26, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 11, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 8, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 4, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 10, 1976 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 10, 1976 | — | Unknown |
| MC082079 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 1976 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
7%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
6
Violations
7
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 6 of 6 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 6 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (7 violations from 6 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+9.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.17vs nat'l 1.80
-0.63 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (6 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | 87074348 | BRUNSWICK OH | OH | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 20, 2025 | 85634428 | M37 | MI | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 393.45D-B | No |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 85245171 | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | MI | Level 2 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 82288728 | WB I-94 AT REST AREA | MI | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.55(d)(3) | No |
| May 24, 2024 | 81713024 | CHESTERTON IN | IN | Level 1 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 81128276 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
5 total · 40.0% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
24
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH OLMSTED | I-480 WB HW | ...032265 | KELLER TRANSFER LINE |
| Mar 10, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MUNSTER | CALUMET AVE. | ...032265 | KELLER TRANSFER LINE INC |
| Sep 6, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERFIELD TWP | 23 MILE | ...AN6217 | KELLER TRANSFER LINE INC |
| Aug 12, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE STATION | I-94 EB | ...AR6742 | KELLER TRANSFER LINE INC |
| Dec 3, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2015 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2015 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2009 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2006 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2005 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2004 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 3, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2014
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2010
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • CARGO
Sep 1, 2010
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • CARGO
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