HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2272873-lightning-trucking-services-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Nov 4, 2017. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs West Virginia average 12.8%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (304) 933-3544, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC776233.
- 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) | MC776233 | Primary | Travelers Property Casualty Company of America Policy B3122349 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 31, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 14 · West Virginia avg 12.8%
1 of 16 · West Virginia avg 4.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | PA | 1 | 5 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | PA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| May 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | 3 | No |
| May 18, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | WV | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 28, 2025 | PA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 24, 2025 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 20, 2025 | PA | 1 | 24 | Yes |
| May 12, 2025 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 West Virginia average covers 8,703 vehicle and 10,955 driver inspections of all West Virginia-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
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 62 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | West Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 12 | 90.3% | 76.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 5 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 2 | 2 |
| Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Brakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1EPNCNB | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39323LEU | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the West Virginia column is the mix across all West Virginia-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2272873 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC776233 |
| Legal name | LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 30 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 234,968 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Nov 4, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 13, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 17, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOilfield EquipmentChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkOtherSand-Equipment
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
What does LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC776233: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2272873. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (304) 933-3544, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC776233, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (304) 933-3544
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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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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