Keller Logistics Group Honored with 2026 EBE Hall of Fame Business Excellence Award

Recognition belongs to the employees, customers, and community partners behind the Defiance, Ohio 3PL's 48-year growth

DEFIANCE, Ohio, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Keller Logistics Group (KLG), the family-owned, asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, received a Business Excellence Award and was inducted into the Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence (EBE) Hall of Fame at the 38th annual ceremony on Nov. 5, 2026, in Maumee, Ohio.

Keller was one of four pre-announced honorees at the EBE Hall of Fame, which recognizes businesses that build and sustain growth and create jobs in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The award reflects the work of Keller's roughly 1,000 employees and the approach the company calls the Keller Circle of Life.

Bryan Keller, CEO of Keller Logistics Group, kept his remarks short and put the focus on the company. "At Keller, we often talk about the Keller Circle of Life. The idea is simple: we deliver for our people, they deliver for our customers, and we give back to our community to enrich as many lives as possible," said Keller. "Strong communities create opportunities for the next generation, which in turn helps businesses like ours continue to thrive."

The values were on display that same night. While the award was presented in Maumee, most of the Keller team was hosting about 200 Defiance, Paulding, Henry, and Williams County veterans for dinner through Operation K.A.V.I.C. (Keller Assists Veterans in Crisis), serving the meal themselves. EBE Hall of Fame organizers note that the recognition belongs to the entire company, including its employees, families, and customers; Bryan Keller shares that view.

About Keller Logistics Group

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, Keller Logistics Group (KLG) is a full-service, asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Its family of companies includes Keller Trucking, Keller Warehousing & Co-Packing, Keller Freight Solutions, and Keller Industrial Properties. With more than 1,000 employees, 300 trucks, 470 drivers, and 6.5 million square feet of owned and operated warehousing, KLG delivers transportation, warehousing, co-packing, freight brokerage, and industrial real estate solutions. Learn more at kellerlogistics.com. What is the EBE Hall of Fame?

The Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame is Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan's annual ceremony honoring entrepreneurs and business leaders who build and sustain growing businesses and create jobs in the region. Learn more at https://www.ebehof.com/

Operation K.A.V.I.C. stands for Keller Assists Veterans in Crisis, Keller's program supporting local veterans.

Media Contact

Christine Moen, Director of Marketing
Keller Logistics Group
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