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Carrier profile · USDOT 326966 · MC-204764 · Updated 06/13/2026

LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC

256 power unitsavg 10.8 yrMulti-region · 11 statesHAGERSTOWN, MD
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-204764 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkslightningtrans.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
256Power units
207 observed · MCS-150
287Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(301) 582-5700Email dispatchmrankin@lightningtrans.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority37 yr active
since 1988
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo34.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal8
22 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

256 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.8 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

37 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 37-yr authority, 34% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 326966, MC-204764) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HAGERSTOWN, MD, operating 256 power units and 247 drivers. Operating authority has been active 37 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 545 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 34.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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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?

As of 2026-06-13, 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 34.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 545 roadside inspections, with 22 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 256 power units and 247 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 11 states.