Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
315 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 199521 · MC-156973 ·
Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc
DBA KELLER TRUCKING
315 power unitsavg 4.8 yrNational · 22 statesDEFIANCE, OH88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-156973 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
315Power units
153 observed · MCS-150
199Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Clear to load
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
0 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2026 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
14 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
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Verification summary
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC (USDOT 199521) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT effective May 5, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 246 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 106 vehicle-level and 246 driver-level — across 22 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 315 power units and 447 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 16, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 2, 2003 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 199521, and its motor carrier number is MC-156973.
Is THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC's safety record?
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC has a 11.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 442 roadside inspections, with 21 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC's fleet?
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC operates 315 power units and 447 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC based?
THOMAS E KELLER TRUCKING INC is based in DEFIANCE, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.
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