HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2926429-lightning-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:23 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC
Doing business as LIGHTNING EXPRESS
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (801) 759-6451, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC987601.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 2 · Utah avg 23.6%
1 of 2 · Utah avg 4.5%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2025 | AL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 23, 2025 | AL | 2 | 3 | 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 Utah average covers 22,730 vehicle and 39,410 driver inspections of all Utah-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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Utah share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | 3.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 25.0% | 9.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 25.0% | 73.3% |
4 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5DNL | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A1NPH | 1 | 0 |
| Failure to Maintain Lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922ML | 1 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 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 Utah column is the mix across all Utah-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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | Attalla, AL | 0 | 2 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Rural Tuscaloosa, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Huntsville, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Rural Cullman, AL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2926429 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC987601 |
| Legal name | LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC |
| DBA name | LIGHTNING EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 180,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 7, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 19, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold Goods
Questions about LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC
What does LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC (MC987601), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2926429. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (801) 759-6451, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC987601, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (801) 759-6451
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIGHTNING DYNAMICS LLC Carrier |
Syracuse, NY | 4451978 | MC1754512 | 6 | Active Last known · 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 on this page (how corrections work).
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