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Carrier profile · USDOT 4683436 · MC66730477 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tels Inc

Defiance, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2026
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (201) 873-3722
5
Power units
9
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
0 yr
Registered
70
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Registered less than a year ago: New entrants are a common vector for double brokering and fraud.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC66730477
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
8
Trailers owned
9
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4683436
MC / docket
MC66730477
Legal name
Tels Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 19, 2026
Last MCS-150
N/A
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
9 (8)
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 2402648 · Defiance, OH
Sharing this street address
  • Tels Inc · USDOT 2402648 · Defiance, OH

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Tels Inc's USDOT number?

Tels Inc's USDOT number is 4683436 and its docket number is MC66730477.

Is Tels Inc authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Tels Inc's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Tels Inc's fleet?

5 power units and 9 drivers per its MCS-150.

Where is Tels Inc located?

Tels Inc is located at 1701 Baltimore St, Defiance, OH, 43512. Phone: (201) 873-3722.

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