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Carrier profile · USDOT 2402648 · MC826445 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tels Inc

Defiance, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2013
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh Produce+9 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (305) 356-8076
7
Power units
7
Drivers
26
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
791K
Annual miles
13 yr
Registered
88
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 28.6% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS above average: 8.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates8/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
28.6%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 14 inspections
Driver out-of-service
8.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 25 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
26
Driver inspections
25
Vehicle inspections
14
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC826445
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Nov 25, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
7
Trucks
7
Tractors owned
7
Trailers owned
7
Drivers
7
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionDry Van
Annual mileage
791,467 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2402648
MC / docket
MC-826445
Legal name
Tels Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 3, 2013
Last MCS-150
Feb 18, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
7 (7)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address
  • Tels Inc · USDOT 4683436 · Defiance, OH
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  • Tels Inc · USDOT 4683436 · Defiance, OH

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Frequently asked

What is Tels Inc's USDOT number?

Tels Inc's USDOT number is 2402648 and its docket number is MC826445.

Is Tels Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Tels Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 26 roadside inspections, a 28.6% vehicle and 8.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Tels Inc's fleet?

7 power units and 7 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 18, 2026.

What insurance does Tels Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is Tels Inc located?

Tels Inc is located at 1701 Baltimore St, Defiance, OH, 43512. Phone: (305) 356-8076.

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