ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC
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Power Units
358
Drivers
370
Trailers
1,000
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
Feb 25, 2025
Out of Service
No
About ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC
Ascend is a full truckload carrier company focused on providing high-performance short-haul shipping services. They operate primarily in the US South, Mid Atlantic, and Midwest, with over 80 drop yards across these regions. Ascend offers a range of services including truckload brokerage, distribution, dedicated contract carriage, and private fleet conversion. The company places a strong emphasis on driver satisfaction, offering top industry pay, the latest safety features, and policies designed to get drivers home frequently. Ascend serves various industries including food and beverage, consumer packaged products, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and general merchandise. The company is committed to professionalism, reliability, and customer-focused service.
Key Features
Risk Signals — ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
35 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
Financial risk indicators detected…
Fraud signals
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
1 risk category flagged — see the evidence before you book
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Related Companies1 found
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Service RegionsActive in 33 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Inspection History65 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 15, 2026 · TN
Clean rate (90d)
49%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
65
Vehicle OOS Rate
15.4%
10 of 65
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
4.6%
3 of 65
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
13
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
164
All time
Fatalities
9
Injuries
88
Tow-Away
161
Operating Authority
Common Authority
No Authority
Contract Authority
Holds Active Authority(39.2 years)
Broker Authority
Inactive Authority(39.8 years)
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
JACKSON, TN 38305
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category585 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 36% of violations
across 10 categories
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Fleet Analytics577 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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