ASCON GROUP INC
USDOT 3362982 • 2413 GEORGETOWN CIR, AURORA, IL, 60503
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1077266 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 4, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910125-00 | ON FILE | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0213820002 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0213820001 | CANCELLED | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0213820001 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0213820001 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 5, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0213820001 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955716020 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2022 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP65148 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2021 | Feb 5, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL000535-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910125-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0213820002 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0213820001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2024 | Feb 5, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0213820001 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0213820001 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955716020 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0213820001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP65148 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2022 | Feb 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL000535-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2021 | Feb 5, 2021 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1077266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2026 |
| MC1077266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2025 |
| MC1077266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2022 |
| MC1077266 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2021 |
| MC1077266 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 11, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
37 states • 229 inspections
Violation Summary (73 violations from latest 100 of 229 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLOWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle obscured when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (229 inspections)
Showing 50 of 229
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Unknown | I-80 AT MP 81 | ...VD5621 | ASCON GROUP INC |
| Aug 11, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW BRUNSWICK | I-95 Secondary | ...VS9535 | ASCON GROUP INC |
| Jun 3, 2025 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | US 6 WEST and RADAR RD | ...326594 | ASCON GROUP INC |
| Apr 30, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOCKSVILLE | 40 | ...WA6712 | ASCON GROUP INC |
| Mar 17, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I-90SB | ...461966 | ASCON GROUP INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records