HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/326966-lightning-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC204764
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average35.7% vs Maryland average 20.8%.
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, (301) 582-5700, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC204764.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC204764 | Primary | Obsidian Insurance Company Policy LDT-AL-000001049 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 1, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC204764 | — | SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 5322337 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Nov 21, 2022 | 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
94 of 263 · Maryland avg 20.8%
5 of 380 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | VA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | VA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2026 | SC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | VA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2026 | VA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | VA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | VA | 1 | 4 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | VA | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | VA | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | VA | 1 | 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 Maryland average covers 42,361 vehicle and 51,705 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
477 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 119 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 639 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 406 | 114 | 85.1% | 71.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 53 | 0 | 11.1% | 10.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 0 | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 0.8% | 6.6% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 64 | 0 |
| 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 | 24 | 24 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 24 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 23 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 21 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 18 | 18 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 16 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 15 | 15 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 10 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 10 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Ridgeland, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | La Vale, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Concord, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Concord, NC | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Durham, NC | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Bloomingdale, GA | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Orangeburg, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Norfolk, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Sandersville, GA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 326966 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC204764 |
| Legal name | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 230 |
| Drivers | 230 |
| Annual mileage | 19,689,184 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 28, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 12, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberIntermodal ContainersChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper Products
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC
Is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC204764: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC 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 TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 326966. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (301) 582-5700, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC204764, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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