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Carrier profile · USDOT 2402648 · MC-826445 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
TELS INC
5 power unitsavg 6.2 yrMulti-region · 13 statesDEFIANCE, OH80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-826445 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
2012–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration1313 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo35.735.7 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.2 yr
Model years 2012–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
13 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2013 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TELS INC (USDOT 2402648) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ACCELERANT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 25, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 35.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 27 driver-level — across 13 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 18, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TELS INC's USDOT number?
TELS INC's USDOT number is 2402648, and its motor carrier number is MC-826445.
Is TELS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, TELS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TELS INC's safety record?
TELS INC has a 35.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is TELS INC's fleet?
TELS INC operates 5 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TELS INC based?
TELS INC is based in DEFIANCE, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.
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