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    Thomas E Keller Trucking INC

    DEFIANCE, OH · USDOT 199521 · 315 trucks

    4.383 ratings

    Is Thomas E Keller Trucking INC a good company to drive for?

    Yes. Thomas E Keller Trucking INC is rated well by drivers, holding 4.3/5 across 83 reviews on pay, home time, dispatch, and safety. Drivers rate it highest on home time (4.0/5) and lowest on dispatch (4.0/5).

    Carrier Overview Card
    FMCSA AUTHORIZED• USDOT #199521• MC #156973
    📍 DEFIANCE, OH

    Thomas E Keller Trucking INC

    Driver Reviews
    4.3/ 5.0(83 ratings)
    Home Time Consistency4.0 ★
    Dispatch & Communication4.0 ★
    FMCSA Inspection Stats24-Month Record
    Fleet Census315 Power Units • 447 Drivers

    "Clean professional operations"

    Anonymous• 5.0 ★
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    Company Rating

    Based on 83 driver reviews

    4.3

    83 reviews

    Thomas E Keller Trucking INC rating distribution

    5 ★
    58
    4 ★
    7
    3 ★
    8
    2 ★
    5
    1 ★
    5

    Thomas E Keller Trucking INC driver ratings by category

    Pay & Benefits
    -
    Home Time
    3.6
    Dispatch Support
    2.8
    Safety Culture
    -

    Reviews (83)

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    Anonymous Driver• Jul 15, 2026
    5.0
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    Anonymous Driver

    Jul 15, 2026
    3.0

    good company

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    Anonymous Driver• Jul 15, 2026
    5.0
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    Anonymous Driver

    Jul 15, 2026
    5.0

    Clean professional operations

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    Anonymous Driver

    Jun 17, 2026
    5.0
    Pay
    Home Time
    Dispatch
    Safety

    TruckersReport Review

    Flexible home time, no touch freight, pet and passenger policy, family atmosphere, nice equipment, good with communication, would recommend

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    Anonymous Driver

    May 26, 2026
    5.0
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    Home Time
    Dispatch
    Safety

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    I've had a great experience here. If I've had mechanical issues, I've been compensated for my down time while repairs are done.I communicate clearly with my fleet manager on home time needs, and they are always met. I have my loads a couple days out at a time and after route planning, if I see an issue with making appointment times, it's clarified or changed. My experience has been great. And I get to gabe my pet on board as well!

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    Anonymous Driver

    May 16, 2026
    5.0

    I’ve been with Keller Trucking for almost 6 years and I’ve had nothing but a good experience with them.

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    Anonymous Driver

    May 12, 2026
    5.0
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    Home Time
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    TruckersReport Review

    When you report a problem they on top of it. Call and make sure you ok ask Do you have any questions or concerns. Sends u a birthday card every year. Not a bad company to work for.

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    Anonymous Driver

    Nov 11, 2025
    1.0
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    Home Time
    Dispatch
    Safety

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    I got bit by there trainers dog. The 4th bite They fired me. Then they made me pay them to take me to my car where they picked me up from. Thomas Keller Trucking company is the worst company I've ever worked for in my life. Please read your reviews before you start with this company..

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    Anonymous Driver• Sep 24, 2025
    5.0
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    Carrier Information

    Operating Status

    Authorized

    Power Units

    315

    Total Drivers

    447

    Mileage 2025

    21,281,898

    Freight Types

    General Freight
    Metal: sheets, coils, rolls
    Building Materials
    Meat
    Dry Bulk
    Refrigerated Food
    Beverages
    Paper Products
    Construction
    Common Authority
    StatusActive
    Safety & Inspections Record

    Real-time roadside inspection records, out-of-service rates, and safety violations are maintained by the FMCSA.

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    Thomas E Keller Trucking INC is a trucking company based in DEFIANCE, OH rated 4.3/5 across 83 reviews on Oculus Reviews — ranking #463 of 760 rated OH carriers. The most recent driver review was submitted July 15, 2026. Federal census data lists 315 power units with 447 drivers, logging approximately 21.3 million miles annually. Ratings aggregate reviews posted publicly about this carrier across the web together with reviews written directly on Oculus Reviews, covering pay, home time, dispatch, equipment, and safety. Companies can respond publicly but cannot edit or delete a review. Current operating authority and inspection history live on the carrier's official FMCSA SAFER snapshot linked below.

    Is Thomas E Keller Trucking INC legit?

    Thomas E Keller Trucking INC is an FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in DEFIANCE, OH — USDOT 199521, MC 156973. Check its current operating authority, inspections, and safety record on the official FMCSA SAFER snapshot. On Oculus Reviews it holds 4.3/5 from 83 reviews. Driver resource: how to report a trucking company for unpaid wages.

    Thomas E Keller Trucking INC fleet & operations

    According to FMCSA census data, Thomas E Keller Trucking INC operates 315 power units with 447 drivers, logging approximately 21.3 million miles annually.

    About Thomas E Keller Trucking INC

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