Ascend Transportation LLC Safety Record

DOT# 439352 · Jackson, TN 38305 · 8008441612

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 20/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Ascend Transportation LLC (DOT# 439352) in Jackson, Tennessee has 1,113 inspections on record with 860 violations and a 17.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 26 crashes, including 2 fatal. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

1,113 Inspections
17.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
26 Crashes
358 Power Units

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 17.7%
Carrier: 17.7% (197 of 1,113) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.3%
Carrier: 1.3% (15 of 1,113) National: 6.4%
47% OOS rate better than 47% of carriers in Tennessee
26% crash rate better than 26% of carriers in Tennessee

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.

860 total violations across 1,113 inspections
204 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)
Vehicle Maintenance
383
Unsafe Driving
299
Hours of Service
157
Driver Fitness
11
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
9

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 36 states
Level 1: 201 (18%) Level 2: 342 (31%) Level 3: 570 (51%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/23/2026 UT 3 0 0
03/20/2026 MS 3 0 0
03/20/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/18/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/17/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/17/2026 NY 2 0 0
03/16/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/13/2026 GA 3 0 0
03/12/2026 MS 2 0 0
2 fatal crashes
9 injury crashes
30-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-MAY-24 GA 0 3 0
29-OCT-25 VA 0 0 0
28-FEB-25 AL 0 0 0
28-DEC-24 OH 0 0 0
26-JUN-25 GA 0 0 0
25-AUG-24 IL 0 0 0
23-SEP-24 KY 0 1 0
23-MAR-25 MO 0 1 0
21-AUG-24 TN 0 0 0
20-AUG-25 NC 0 0 0

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 MC191929
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
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

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 358
Drivers 370
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 03/15/1991
MCS-150 Filed 20250225 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 29,631,193
Address 31 E L Morgan Drive, Jackson, TN 38305