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Carrier profile · USDOT 3511872 · MC-1162703 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC

DBA LEL

1 power unitsavg 5 yrRegional · 6 statesSACRAMENTO, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1162703 ACTIVE
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.0Avg age (yr)
2017–2023 · vPIC

Carrier verification summary for LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC (USDOT 3511872) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC (USDOT 3511872) holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC (USDOT 3511872) has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 9, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC (USDOT 3511872) has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC (USDOT 3511872) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC (USDOT 3511872) reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 18, 2026.

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC (USDOT 3511872) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
USDOT registration5 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5 yr

Model years 2017–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

5 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Frequently asked

What is LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC's USDOT number?

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC's USDOT number is 3511872, and its motor carrier number is MC-1162703.

Is LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC's safety record?

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC's fleet?

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC based?

LIGHTNING EXPRESS LINES INC is based in SACRAMENTO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.

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