LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Texas average 25.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (713) 255-9100, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC681898.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC681898 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WPP 8200105-00 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 28, 2022 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
12 of 30 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 32 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | LA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
58 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 21 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 96 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 17 | 87.9% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 2 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 3.4% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 6 | 0 |
| No or defective automatic trailer brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343D | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIHE | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 2 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1895894 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC681898 |
| Legal name | LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 18 |
| Drivers | 49 |
| Annual mileage | 3,116,331 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 1, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 2009 · 17 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 8, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionWater WellOtherFLATBED MATERIALS
Questions about LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC
What does LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC681898: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1895894. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (713) 255-9100, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC681898, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (713) 255-9100
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIGHTNING FREIGHT BROKERAGE LLC | 2244561 | MC680808 | 0 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.