Ascend Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3714095 · Jackson, TN 38305 · 7316867428

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/20/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Ascend Trucking LLC (DOT# 3714095) in Jackson, Tennessee has 273 inspections on record with 257 violations and a 13.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

273 Inspections
13.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
25 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 13.9%
Carrier: 13.9% (38 of 273) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.9%
Carrier: 2.9% (8 of 273) National: 6.4%
55% OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in Tennessee
16% crash rate better than 16% of carriers in Tennessee

Violation Categories · 257 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

257 total violations across 273 inspections
48 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
104
Unsafe Driving
94
Hours of Service
50
Driver Fitness
5
Other
4

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 24 states
Level 1: 51 (19%) Level 2: 80 (29%) Level 3: 142 (52%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/20/2026 AL 3 0 0
03/12/2026 AL 2 0 1
03/11/2026 AR 2 1 0
03/09/2026 TX 2 1 0
01/04/2026 TX 2 0 0
12/31/2025 MO 3 0 0
12/18/2025 PA 2 0 0
10/08/2025 AR 1 0 0
10/01/2025 KY 3 0 0
10/01/2025 AR 3 0 0

Crash History · 4 records

31-JAN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-JAN-25 MS 0 0 0
24-OCT-24 GA 0 0 0
18-FEB-25 KY 0 0 0
05-JAN-25 KY 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1304669
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD Protective Insurance Co. N/A 06/01/2022

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 25
Drivers 25
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/01/2021
MCS-150 Filed 20260122 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 4,462,901
Address 31 E L Morgan Drive, Jackson, TN 38305

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Resources

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