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Carrier profile · USDOT 326966 · MC-204764 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC
256 power unitsavg 10.9 yrMulti-region · 11 statesHAGERSTOWN, MD74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-204764 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
256Power units
209 observed · MCS-150
290Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration3737 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo34.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal88
22 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 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 as of Jun 13, 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 refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 377 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 250 vehicle-level and 376 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 256 power units and 247 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 8, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 28, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 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?
As of Jun 13, 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 549 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.
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