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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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ASCEND TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3714095 · MC1304669 · EIN 87-2443114 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
31 E L MORGAN DRIVE, JACKSON, TN, 38305
(731) 686-7428 · RONNIE PRESLEY
27
High risk
Risk factors
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on fileAuthority revocation pending4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
25 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
119 / 804
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authority revocation pendingNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance467 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance261 pts
Unsafe Driving140 pts
Other30 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 140 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 130 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 35 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 35 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 30 |
Most inspected states
TN33
MS16
AR9
KY9
GA8
MO7
IL5
TX5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.01 | 2.73 | ≈45–52% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.09 | 1.13 | ≈92–99% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.12 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.38 | 5.09 | ≈67–71% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 37% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 35% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 28% (3 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Spartanburg County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Spartanburg County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 46% · Speeding 24% · Phone / texting 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 58% (13 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% · Brakes 14% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 45 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 18 inspections, 18 violations, 6 OOS, 11 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance10 viol · 4 OOS · 56%
395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×2, 395.3A1-HOSPD ×2, 395.3A2-HOSPD ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.818).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.258).
3. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 17%
393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×2, 393.53B-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.035).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOLTIS ×2, 395.8E-HOSPDELDT ×2, 395.3A1-HOSPD ×2, 395.3A2-HOSPD ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 | BOWLING GREEN, KY | ✓ | ||
| 01/31/2025 | ALCORN, MS | ✓ | ||
| 01/05/2025 | FRANKLIN, KY | ✓ | ||
| 10/24/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 92 vehicles seen in inspections
54 trailer38 truck
Company profile
Officer
RONNIE PRESLEY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
2021-09-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 114 carriers
Shares identifiers with 114 carriers (111 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCEND TRANSPORTATION LLC | 439352 | 91 VINs | strong |
| GOLDCOAST CARRIERS INC | 3014047 | 4 VINs | strong |
| FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | 3 VINs | strong |
| RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ASCEND DEDICATED LLC | 1219712 | officer | strong |
| DEDICATED TRUCKING LLC | 1466266 | officer, email | strong |
| CLOUDTRUCKS LLC | 3300318 | 2 VINs | medium |
| COLDIRON SPECIALIZED DRIVEAWAY INC | 603605 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/22/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.5M mi reported (2025)
06/08/2025 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13696
05/12/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2025)
06/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP76168A
06/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy B-13696
10/13/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/01/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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