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Carrier profile · USDOT 871631 · MC-421420 · Updated 06/24/2026

LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC

11 power unitsavg 6.9 yrRegional · 4 statesGARDINER, NY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-421420 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linkslightningexpress.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.9Avg age (yr)
2009–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(845) 883-4343Email dispatchjoe@lightningexpress.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-24

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority26 yr active
since 2000
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo9.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.9 yr

Model years 2009–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

26 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 26-yr authority, 10% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC safe to work with?

Is LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC safe to load? LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC (USDOT 871631, MC-421420) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in GARDINER, NY, operating 11 power units and 15 drivers. Operating authority has been active 26 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 84 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 9.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-24.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-24
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Frequently asked

What is LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC's USDOT number?

LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 871631, and its motor carrier number is MC-421420.

Is LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-24, LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC's safety record?

LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC has a 9.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 84 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC's fleet?

LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC operates 11 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC based?

LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC is based in GARDINER, NY, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.