Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
230 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 326966 · MC-204764 ·
Lightning Transportation Inc
230 power unitsavg 10.6 yrMulti-region · 10 statesHAGERSTOWN, MD74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-204764 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
230Power units
210 observed · MCS-150
302Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
38 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 326966) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 34.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 390 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 273 vehicle-level and 389 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 230 power units and 230 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 5, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 28, 2010 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 326966, and its motor carrier number is MC-204764.
Is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026. LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC has a 34.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 601 roadside inspections, with 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC operates 230 power units and 230 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC based?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC is based in HAGERSTOWN, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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