Ascend Transportation LLC
USDOT 439352 · MC-191929 · Jackson, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Ascend Transportation LLC is a corporation based in Jackson, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 358 power units and 370 drivers, which ranks it #34 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 684 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 30.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 26 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 2 fatalities, 25 tow-away), or 7.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ascend Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 439352 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-191929 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 31 E L Morgan Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 |
| Phone | (800) 844-1612 |
| First registered | Mar 15, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 439352.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 355 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,743 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.03 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 29,631,193 miles reported for 2024 – about 82,769 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 83% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 370 CDL drivers; 350 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 20 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Ascend Transportation LLC | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.0% | 18.3% | 21.1% | 64% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 27% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.3 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 75% higher than average |
| Inspections | 684 | 684 with a driver check, 317 with a vehicle check, 415 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 15, 1991) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ascend Transportation LLC?
Ascend Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 439352 and operating authority MC-191929.
How many trucks does Ascend Transportation LLC have?
It reports 358 power units (358 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,743 trailers, with 370 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 25, 2025).
Where is Ascend Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Jackson, Tennessee 38305.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ascend Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 30.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.