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Ace Transportation Inc

Interstate
(13 reviews) 4.8 out of 5
1202 Thomas Beck Road Des Moines, IA US 50315
USDOT
3396641
Docket
MC1092611

Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
9.7
Communication
9.5
Timeliness
9.4

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
13
On Time Delivery
11
Consistent Tracking
10
Strong Dispatcher Communication
8
Easy to Work With
8
Strong Driver Communication
7
Friendly
6
Easy to Onboard
6
Good Delivery Condition
6
Knowledgeable
5
Clean Equipment
3

Negative Flags

Late Delivery
1

Overview

Life is a game of chance, and even the most cautious and strong-footed person walks the tightrope of circumstances. But we prefer to create these circumstances and win our game. Cargo transportation is a serious business that requires professionalism, dedication and strong cooperation.
Long term relationship with our partners, owner operators and employees is the proof of our winning in the game called transportation solutions. Join the winners!

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 0 0
Leased 240 265 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Chemicals

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Tanker

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
  • Less than Truckload

Specialized Services

  • Drop Trailer
  • Hazardous Materials
MCS-150 Mileage
5,792,280 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Ace Transportation Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 04/03/2020 (4 years, 9 months)
Pending Common Revocation
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 476 130 176 3.26 27.6%
Unsafe Driving 172 50 0 7.76 72.1%
Hours of Service Compliance 194 94 30 0.56 30.7%
Driver Fitness 9 6 7 0.05 5.2%
Controlled Substances 5 2 5 0.02 2.7%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 3 3
Injuries 2 4 3 9
Tow-away 7 8 20 35
Crash Reports 7 8 20 35

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 1278 36 2.82% 6.67%
Vehicle 777 166 21.36% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Type
BIPD (Primary)
Company Name
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Policy Limit
$1,000,000
Policy Number
DC910087-00
Effective Date
11/15/2024

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MO

Verified Broker from Missouri

July 11, 2024

“Top Tier Work”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

I have worked with Ace Transportation and their dispatcher Lily for several years. Lily does excellent work not only with managing her drivers but in communication with me as well. Her guys are great truckers and she and her drivers have always provided me incredibly dependable service. I recommend a thousand times!


Lanes
Seattle, WA to Boston, MA
Freight Details
Fresh Produce
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
MW

Mahlon W - Verified Broker

April 25, 2024

“Great Carrier!”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Used for the first time yesterday. They are a very large carrier but the dispatchers are personable. Great company from what I can tell.


Lanes
Prince George, VA to Ocala, FL
Freight Details
Building Materials
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

June 05, 2023

“Great carrier”

Timeliness
9/10
Quality of Equipment
8/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard

Very clean and brand new trucks my customers where pleased no problems at all with this carrier, overall a great experience totally recommended.


Lanes
Ellwood City, PA to Bedford Park, IL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

May 09, 2023

“Very good handling”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With

For these load the transport of this cargo it was a very sensitive material, which was handled perfectly and delivered in the best conditions and always on time. Very good service.


Lanes
Texarkana, AR to Newburgh, NY
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

May 03, 2023

“Full Truckload from Ellwood City, PA to Bedford Park, IL”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

This is a driver who was very committed on delivering this load, the load was on time for all the appointments.


Lanes
Ellwood City, PA to Bedford Park, IL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
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