HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4380127-lightning-express-nj-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
LIGHTNING EXPRESS NJ LLC
No risk signals found
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.
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, (201) 658-9368, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1722590.
- 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) | MC1722590 | Primary | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA872399919 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 9, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 5 · New Jersey avg 22.1%
0 of 7 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Feb 11, 2026 | NY | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Nov 12, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 24, 2025 | MD | 1 | 3 | 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 New Jersey average covers 63,084 vehicle and 96,072 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
8 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 | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 62.5% | 73.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 37.5% | 10.2% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 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 New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-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 | 4380127 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1722590 |
| Legal name | LIGHTNING EXPRESS NJ LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 1 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 19, 2025 · 1 year ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about LIGHTNING EXPRESS NJ LLC
What does LIGHTNING EXPRESS NJ LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1722590: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about LIGHTNING EXPRESS NJ LLC is old or missing?
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 NJ LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4380127. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (201) 658-9368, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1722590, 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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