Ascend Transportation LLC
- USDOT
- 439352
- Docket
- MC191929
- Website
- Ascend Transportation LLC
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.6
- Communication
-
9.3
- Timeliness
-
9.3
Positive Flags
- On Time Delivery
- 10
- On Time Pickup
- 9
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 6
- Strong Driver Communication
- 6
- Consistent Tracking
- 5
- Easy to Work With
- 5
- Friendly
- 4
- Easy to Onboard
- 3
- Clean Equipment
- 2
- Good Delivery Condition
- 2
- Knowledgeable
- 2
Related Carriers
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Overview
With operations focused on the US South, Mid Atlantic, and Midwest, and 80 drop yards throughout, Ascend has density and Dry Van capacity in important regional areas where demand for high-performance short-haul shipping is high.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76 | 1511 | 0 |
| Leased | 466 | 913 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Farm Supplies
- Construction
Truck Types
- Dry Van
- Power Only
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 41,349,219 (2023)
- Electronic Tracking
- 64% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Ascend Transportation LLC
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Contract Active — 04/21/1987 (37 years, 5 days)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 333 | 132 | 180 | 2.97 | 24.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 139 | 49 | 0 | 2.04 | 29.7% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 86 | 23 | 13 | 0.24 | 12.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 11 | 6 | 9 | 0.07 | 8.1% |
| Controlled Substances | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.01 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 |
| Tow-away | 6 | 16 | 31 | 53 |
| Crash Reports | 6 | 16 | 32 | 54 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 1190 | 21 | 1.76% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 724 | 159 | 21.96% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Great West Casualty Co.
- Policy limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy number
- MCP59702A
- Effective date
- 12/29/2021
- Address
- 1100 West 29 Th St., P.O. Box 277, South Sioux City, NE, US, 68776
- Phone
- +1-800-228-8602
- Insurance type
- Surety Bond
- Company name
- Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America
- Policy limit
- $0
- Policy number
- 107482967
- Effective date
- 12/29/2021
- Address
- One Tower Square 5 Gs, Hartford,, CT, US, 06183
- Insurance type
- BIPD
- Company name
- Protective Insurance Co.
- Policy limit
- $0
- Policy number
- B-13693
- Effective date
- 06/01/2022
- Address
- 111 Congressional Boulevard, Carmel, IN, US, 46032
- Phone
- +1-3176369800x4728
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Full Truckload from McCalla, AL to Stevenson, AL”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Driver Communication
Driver kept the team updated throughout duration of shipment, didn't have to check where they were as they stayed on top of tracking as well
- Lanes
- McCalla, AL to Stevenson, AL
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Beau N
“Great Carrier!”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
Ascend has ran a few loads for us and they did not disappoint on either load! They were polite and efficient. We look forward to working with them in the future.
- Lanes
- Woodruff, SC to Cookeville, TN
- Woodruff, SC to Knoxville, TN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Full Truckload from Birmingham, AL to Stevenson, AL”
- Timeliness
- 7/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 7/10
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Decent Carrier can be bad at communicating at times. Over all they do a good job with pick ups and delivery's.
- Lanes
- Birmingham, AL to Stevenson, AL
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking not functional
Verified Broker from Oregon
“Always On Time”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Amazing! This carrier is doing weekly almost daily freight for us. All of them are long miles, and must meet appointment times. Drivers are on time, professional and courteous. Yards enjoy having them onsite. Would highly recommend for your freight needs!
- Lanes
- Lewistown, OH to Cherokee, AL
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Indiana
“Great”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
Great carrier! Driver was prompt for his appts and called ahead as required. Dispatcher and driver did a great job communicating with the customers and myself. Tracking worked great
- Lanes
- Louisville, KY to Booneville, MS
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
9.6
- Communication
-
9.3
- Timeliness
-
9.3
Positive Flags
- On Time Delivery
- 10
- On Time Pickup
- 9
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 6
- Strong Driver Communication
- 6
- Consistent Tracking
- 5
- Easy to Work With
- 5
- Friendly
- 4
- Easy to Onboard
- 3
- Clean Equipment
- 2
- Good Delivery Condition
- 2
- Knowledgeable
- 2
Related Carriers
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