Ascentek Inc
USDOT 526817 · MC-446529 · Minneapolis, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Ascentek Inc (dba Lube-Tech) is a corporation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 49 drivers, which ranks it #162 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 22 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 11.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, liquids / gases, chemicals, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ascentek Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Lube-Tech |
| USDOT number | 526817 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-446529 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 900 Mendelssohn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55427 |
| Phone | (800) 636-7990 |
| First registered | Jun 9, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 526817.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 23 | 46 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 19 | 1 | 0 |
- 0.70 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 20.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,880,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 26,857 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 47% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 14 CDL drivers; 31 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 16 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Ascentek Inc | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.1% | 20.5% | 19.6% | 46% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.0 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 22 | 22 with a driver check, 18 with a vehicle check, 16 BASIC violations recorded, 14 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 28, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ascentek Inc?
Ascentek Inc is registered with USDOT number 526817 and operating authority MC-446529.
How many trucks does Ascentek Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (1 tractors, 69 straight trucks) and 20 trailers, with 49 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 5, 2025).
Where is Ascentek Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ascentek Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.