Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc

USDOT 199521MC-156973USDOT activeAuthority active· DBA Keller Trucking· Defiance, OH

Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc (USDOT 199521) runs 315 power units and 447 drivers based in Defiance, OH, with active operating authority as a broker and a motor carrier of property under MC-156973. The earliest grant on file is from March 1982, 44 years, 8 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut.

Operating authority

Docket	Authority	Status	Insurance required	On file
MC-156973	Broker	Active	bond	$1,000,000 liability, bond
MC-156973	Motor carrier of property	Active	$750,000 liability	$1,000,000 liability

Earliest grant on file: Mar 5, 1982 (44 years, 8 months ago).

Insurance and bonds on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective	Cancellation
Liability (BIPD) · form 91X	The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut	$1,000,000	May 5, 2026	—
Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84	Southwest Marine and General Insurance Compan	—	Feb 14, 2023	—

Confirm coverage with the insurer before tendering a load.

Authority history

Date	Docket	Action
Jul 29, 2013	MC-156973	Granted · broker
Jul 29, 2013	MC-156973	Granted · broker
Nov 13, 2003	MC-156973	Revoked · broker
Feb 4, 1998	MC-156973	Granted · broker
Jan 22, 1998	MC-156973	Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Jan 2, 1998	MC-156973	Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Sep 17, 1997	MC-156973	Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Sep 17, 1997	MC-156973	Discontinued revocation · common carrier
Sep 2, 1997	MC-156973	Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
Sep 2, 1997	MC-156973	Involuntary revocation · common carrier
Nov 18, 1985	MC-156973	Granted · motor carrier of property
Jan 11, 1984	MC-156973	Granted · motor carrier of property
Jan 11, 1984	MC-156973	Granted · motor carrier of property
Mar 5, 1982	MC-156973	Granted · motor carrier of property

Revocations

Docket	Authority	Order served	Effective
MC-156973	Broker	Sep 25, 2003	Aug 27, 2003 · involuntary revocation

Registration

USDOT number	199521
USDOT status	Active
Dockets	MC-156973
Legal name	Thomas E Keller Trucking Inc
DBA name	Keller Trucking
Operation	Interstate
Classification	Authorized for hire
Business type	Corporation
Location	Defiance, Ohio 43512
USDOT added	May 16, 2026
Last MCS-150 update	Jun 16, 2026
Safety rating	Satisfactory · Sep 2, 2003

Fleet

Power units	315
Trucks	315
Drivers	447
Annual miles	21,281,898 · 2025

Cargo carried

General freight, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Building materials, Meat, Commodities dry bulk, Refrigerated food, Beverages, Paper products, Construction, iron castings

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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources

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