Ascend Transportation LLC
- USDOT
- 439352
- Docket
- MC191929
- Website
- Ascend Transportation LLC
Updated November 7, 2026
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
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
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Overview
Ascend Transportation LLC is a 358-truck interstate dry van and power only carrier in Jackson, TN. Rated 4.8/5 by 11 shippers. Carrier authority active since Apr 1987 (MC191929, USDOT 439352), satisfactory safety rating, insurance on file. Lanes: McCalla, AL → Stevenson, AL; Woodruff, SC → Knoxville, TN; Woodruff, SC → Cookeville, TN.
About Ascend Transportation LLC
Provided by the carrier
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 | 3 | 1743 | 0 |
| Leased | 355 | 0 | 0 |
Seen on the road
684 roadside inspections across 38 states
- Tennessee 236
- Kentucky 54
- Mississippi 53
- Georgia 31
- Missouri 29
- Arkansas 25
- Ohio 24
- Indiana 23
- North Carolina 21
- Alabama 19
- Illinois 19
- Maryland 16
- South Carolina 16
- Texas 14
- Virginia 12
- Arizona 10
- California 10
- New Mexico 8
- Florida 7
- Kansas 6
- Oklahoma 6
- Nebraska 5
- Utah 5
- New York 4
- Iowa 3
- Louisiana 3
- Michigan 3
- Minnesota 3
- West Virginia 3
- Wisconsin 3
- Pennsylvania 2
- Wyoming 2
- Colorado 1
- Connecticut 1
- Maine 1
- Massachusetts 1
- New Jersey 1
- Vermont 1
Equipment seen at inspections
- Dry Van 127
Freight
- General Freight
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Meat
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Farm Supplies
- Construction
Truck Types
- Dry Van
- Power Only
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Hazardous Materials
- Drop Trailer
- Team Drivers
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 29,631,193 (2024)
- 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
- Motor Carrier Active — 04/21/1987 (39 years, 6 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 263 | 95 | 0 | 4.93 | 39.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 76 | 17 | 0 | 1.73 | 24.9% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 69 | 27 | 0 | 0.37 | 23.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.03 | 1.4% |
| Controlled Substances | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.03 | 5.9% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 2 | 5 | 14 | 21 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 684 | 10 | 1.46% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 317 | 95 | 29.97% | 22.26% |
Inspections recorded across 38 states. See which states
Bond Coverage
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- Protective Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $75,000
- Policy Number
- B13693
- Effective Date
- 06/01/2026
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from Indiana
“Full Truckload from McCalla, AL to Stevenson, AL”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 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 - Verified Broker
“Great Carrier!”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 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
- Quality of Equipment
- 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
- Quality of Equipment
- 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
- Quality of Equipment
- 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
- Quality of Equipment
-
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
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