HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1967751-lightning-ram-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
LIGHTNING RAM INC
Doing business as SHUTTLE TO BIG SKY & TAXI
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
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, (855) 558-4477, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC696847.
- 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) | MC696847 | Primary | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy PHPK2653133-010 · 91X | $5,000,000 | Jan 31, 2026 | 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
1 of 6 · Montana avg 24.2%
1 of 6 · Montana avg 4.1%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | MT | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MT | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MT | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | MT | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2025 | MT | 1 | 2 | Yes |
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 Montana average covers 4,992 vehicle and 8,429 driver inspections of all Montana-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
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 4 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 | Montana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 78.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | 4.1% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPVI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1TAOCV | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps) not securely mounted Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39325AL | 1 | 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 Montana column is the mix across all Montana-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 | 1967751 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC696847 |
| Legal name | LIGHTNING RAM INC |
| DBA name | SHUTTLE TO BIG SKY & TAXI |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 39 |
| Annual mileage | 200,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 24, 2020) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 18, 2009 · 16 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about LIGHTNING RAM INC
What does LIGHTNING RAM INC's operating authority allow?
MC696847: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about LIGHTNING RAM INC 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 RAM INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1967751. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (855) 558-4477, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC696847, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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 on this page (how corrections work).
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