Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc
USDOT 199521 · MC-156973 · Defiance, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc (dba Keller Trucking) is a corporation based in Defiance, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 315 power units and 447 drivers, which ranks it #69 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 249 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 12.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 23 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 23 tow-away), or 7.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Keller Trucking |
| USDOT number | 199521 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-156973 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1978 Thomas E. Keller Blvd., Defiance, OH 43512 |
| Phone | (419) 784-4805 |
| First registered | May 16, 2026 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 199521.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 315 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,200 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.42 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 3.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 21,281,898 miles reported for 2025 – about 67,562 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 190 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.1% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 34% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 60% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 76% higher than average |
| Inspections | 249 | 249 with a driver check, 107 with a vehicle check, 134 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 2, 2003) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc?
Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 199521 and operating authority MC-156973.
How many trucks does Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc have?
It reports 315 power units (315 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,200 trailers, with 447 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 16, 2026).
Where is Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Defiance, Ohio 43512.
What is the out-of-service rate of Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 12.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.