Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
162 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1219712 · MC-484048
ASCEND DEDICATED LLC
DBA DEDICATED TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS
162 power unitsavg 8.2 yrNational · 19 statesGREENVILLE, SC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-484048 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
162Power units
135 observed · MCS-150
167Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-18
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 2
Operating authority2222 yr active
since 2004Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo32.832.8 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal66
25 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is ASCEND DEDICATED LLC safe to work with?
Is ASCEND DEDICATED LLC safe to load? ASCEND DEDICATED LLC (USDOT 1219712, MC-484048) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in GREENVILLE, SC, operating 162 power units and 168 drivers. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 409 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 32.8% (above the 22.26% national average), with 25 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-18.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-18
ADASCEND DEDICATED LLC 81
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Safety
409 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 32.8% (24-mo)134 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 1.6% (24-mo)248 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
20.0% now▼ Improving
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.8 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 162-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 162
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 248
- Annualized
- ≈124 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.8 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving96
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance55 · 15 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance54 · 13 OOS
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance53 · 44 OOS
- 395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance33
- 395.30 ELD — use / data transferHOS Compliance17
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance16 · 8 OOS
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance16
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance15 · 2 OOS
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance12
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$1M BIPD · 8 insurers · 2 lapsesCoverage lapse
+7 earlier
Empire Fire · 05–08
Great West · 08–12
New York · 12–14
Westfield · 14–16
Hudson · 18–22
20042023
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
12 insurer eras · collapsed from 23 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | Jun 2022 → Mar 2023 | $1M | 4 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | Feb 2018 → Jun 2022 | $1M | 1 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | Feb 2014 → Jul 2016 | $1M | 4 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | Feb 2012 → Feb 2014 | $1M | 2 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Feb 2008 → Feb 2012 | $1M | 2 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | Feb 2005 → Feb 2008 | $1M | 3 |
| SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 2004 → Feb 2005 | $1M | 1 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | Sep 2004 → Sep 2004 | $1M | 2 |
| TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2004 → May 2004 | $1M | 1 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | May 2004 → Sep 2004 | $1M | 1 |
| TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2004 → Jun 2004 | $1M | 1 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | Mar 2004 → May 2004 | $1M | 1 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 162
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 135
- Trailers (towed)
- 167
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
04
Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 19 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusNational
revealedStates observed1818
US statesInspections · 24 mo247247
TX busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
GREENVILLE, SC
Top corridor
TX ⇄ SC
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 11 trucks also ran under 7 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 1942937USDOT 16130USDOT 2953733USDOT 1023564USDOT 332295USDOT 86876USDOT 123228Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (61 trucks · 51 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 627654USDOT 2457984USDOT 3685379USDOT 3268673USDOT 3566257USDOT 3644911USDOT 16130USDOT 302173
Shares a company officer with other carriers
ronnie presley — 2 carriers: USDOT 3714095
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)162162
Observed (24 mo)135135
Shared w/ other carriers6262
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 100 AUGUSTA ARBOR WAY, GREENVILLE, SC, 29605-5226
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (800) 457-6199
- Fax
- (864) 312-3286
- Web domain
- dtsolutions.net
Registration
- Officer
- Ronnie Presley
- USDOT / docket
- 1219712 · MC-484048
- First registered
- 03/08/2004
- Last MCS-150
- 02/20/2026 · 11,760,393 mi (2025)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 12/09/2013
- Recordable crash rate
- 1.33
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is ASCEND DEDICATED LLC's USDOT number?
ASCEND DEDICATED LLC's USDOT number is 1219712, and its motor carrier number is MC-484048.
Is ASCEND DEDICATED LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-18, ASCEND DEDICATED LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ASCEND DEDICATED LLC's safety record?
ASCEND DEDICATED LLC has a 32.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 409 roadside inspections, with 25 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is ASCEND DEDICATED LLC's fleet?
ASCEND DEDICATED LLC operates 162 power units and 168 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ASCEND DEDICATED LLC based?
ASCEND DEDICATED LLC is based in GREENVILLE, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.