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Keller Logistics Group

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Keller Logistics Group Market Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: Keller Logistics Group

  • Mission Statement: Enrich as many lives as possible by Delivering for our People, Customers, and Community. This is achieved through effective communication of financial workings, fiscal responsibility, and short-term sacrifices for long-term gains.

  • Founded: 1978 as Thomas E. Keller Trucking, evolving into the current form of Keller Logistics Group.

  • Founder: Thomas E. Keller

  • Key People: Bryan Keller (President & CEO), Daryl Mickley (President of Keller Warehousing and Co-Packing)

  • Headquarters: 24862 Elliott Road, Defiance, Ohio, 43512

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Company Recognition: Named among Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies in America. Recognized by Women In Trucking Association as a top company for women to work for in transportation in 2024.


Products and Services



Trucking


  • Description: Provides a range of transportation solutions, holding a large fleet of tractors and trailers for carrier services.

  • Key Features:

  • Vast fleet with over 300 tractors and more than 1,000 trailers.

  • Dedicated trucking services including spotting, shuttling, and yard management.


Freight Solutions


  • Description: Complementary brokerage arm to Keller Trucking, providing specialized shipping solutions.

  • Key Features:

  • 3rd Party Brokerage operation.

  • Provides tailored logistics solutions.


Warehousing & Distribution


  • Description: Offers advanced warehousing and distribution capabilities.

  • Key Features:

  • Seasonal and year-round space.

  • Asset-based transportation support.


Co-Packing


  • Description: Provides contract packaging and repackaging services.

  • Key Features:

  • Shrink bundling, variety packs, display building.

  • Sorting/rework, inspection services.


Recent Developments



  • New Leadership: Appointment of Daryl Mickley as President of Keller Warehousing and Co-Packing (November 5, 2024).

  • New Headquarters: Opened a new state-of-the-art 31,000 square foot facility bringing 125 employees together to enhance internal collaboration.

  • Safety Recognition: Keller Trucking received multiple safety awards from the Ohio Trucking Association.

  • Sustainability Initiatives: Deployment of Orange EV electric yard trucks for more sustainable operations.


Community Engagement



Operation K.A.V.I.C. (Keller Assists Veterans In Crisis)


  • Purpose: Supports local veterans and their families financially, offering assistance such as rent, medical bills, and other services.

  • Fundraising Events:

  • Veterans Appreciation Dinner and Cook-Out.

  • Operation K.A.V.I.C. Golf Outing and 5K Run and Walk.

  • Funds Raised: Over $500,000 since establishment in 2015.


Awards & Accolades



  • Women In Trucking Association: Named a top company for women to work for in transportation in 2024.

  • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2022: Awarded to Bryan Keller.


Environmental Responsibility



  • Sustainability Practices:

  • Recycling programs for various materials.

  • Use of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) to reduce truck idle times.

  • Transition to battery-powered forklifts in their warehousing and co-packing units.


Conclusion



Keller Logistics Group positions itself as a comprehensive, purpose-driven third-party logistics provider with a significant focus on community engagement through Operation K.A.V.I.C. and sustainable practices. It continues to grow its operational capabilities and client satisfaction by leveraging decades of industry expertise and a commitment to innovation and community service.

For further inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact Keller Logistics at 419.780.3767 or via INFO@KELLERLOGISTICS.COM.