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Carrier profile · USDOT 1895894 · MC-681898 · Updated 06/13/2026

LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC

15 power unitsavg 10.1 yrRegional · 4 statesHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-681898 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkslightning-logistics.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
15Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(713) 255-9100Email dispatchsafety@lightning-logistics.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 authority17 yr active
since 2009
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 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

Small fleet

15 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.1 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

17 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 17-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC safe to work with?

Is LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC safe to load? LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 1895894, MC-681898) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, operating 15 power units and 49 drivers. Operating authority has been active 17 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 41 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), 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 LOGISTICS LLC's USDOT number?

LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC's USDOT number is 1895894, and its motor carrier number is MC-681898.

Is LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC authorized to operate?

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

What is LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC's safety record?

LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 41 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC's fleet?

LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC operates 15 power units and 49 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC based?

LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.