Tels Inc
FMCSA out-of-service order in force since Aug 12, 2014: New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions. A carrier under an out-of-service order may not operate in interstate commerce.
Tels Inc (USDOT 2402648) is under an FMCSA out-of-service order dated August 12, 2014, reason given: New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions. FMCSA still lists active authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-826445. The earliest grant on file is from May 2013, 13 years, 5 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company. It reported 5 power units and 7 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (October 2026).
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-826445 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: May 28, 2013 (13 years, 5 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Nov 25, 2025 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 31, 2025 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 10, 2025 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 14, 2025 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 12, 2024 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 18, 2024 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 16, 2019 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 3, 2019 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 27, 2018 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 4, 2018 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 11, 2017 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 30, 2017 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 29, 2017 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 1, 2017 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 28, 2016 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 1, 2016 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 28, 2015 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 1, 2015 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 18, 2014 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 3, 2014 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 9, 2014 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 21, 2014 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 17, 2013 | MC-826445 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 18, 2013 | MC-826445 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 28, 2013 | MC-826445 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| May 28, 2013 | MC-826445 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Out-of-service orders
| Date | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2014 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | In force |
Registration
| USDOT number | 2402648 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-826445 |
| Legal name | Tels Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Location | Defiance, Ohio 43512 |
| USDOT added | May 3, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Not rated |
Fleet
| Power units | 5 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 |
| Drivers | 7 · 7 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 791,467 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Logs, poles, beams, lumber, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Fresh produce, Grain, feed, hay, Meat, U.S. mail, Commodities dry bulk, Refrigerated food, Beverages, Paper products, Construction, dry van
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Data as of Nov 14, 2026. Sources
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