HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/439352-ascend-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC191929
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (800) 844-1612, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC191929.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC191929 | — | Protective Insurance Company Policy B13693 · BMC-82 | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC191929 | — | Protective Insurance Company Policy B13693 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jun 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
103 of 308 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
10 of 677 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | MO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2026 | TN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Tennessee average covers 76,674 vehicle and 133,842 driver inspections of all Tennessee-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
415 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 130 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 554 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 263 | 118 | 63.4% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 76 | 0 | 18.3% | 18.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 69 | 5 | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 3 | 3 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 42 | 37 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 18 | 17 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 18 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 14 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 13 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 11 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 10 | 10 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 8 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 7 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | TN | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Decatur, AL | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Greenwood (Johnson), IN | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Plainfield Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Seymour, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Gaston, IN | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | TN | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Nitro, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Toledo, OH | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 439352 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC191929 |
| Legal name | ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 358 |
| Drivers | 370 |
| Annual mileage | 29,631,193 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 15, 1991) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 15, 1991 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
3 changes
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | — | Liability (BI&PD) Protective Insurance Company 1000000 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Insurance filing | Surety Bond Protective Insurance Company 1000000 | No longer on file |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC191929: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC191929: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC
Is ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC191929: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 439352. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 844-1612, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC191929, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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