Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4482871 · MC-1770892 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC
1 power unitsavg 11 yrLocal · 2 statesALAMO, TX0/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1770892 ACTIVEOUT-OF-SERVICE ORDER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Do not load
FMCSA has ordered this carrier out of service. It is not authorized to haul freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFederal Out-of-Service Order
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Federal Out-of-Service OrderFMCSA has ordered this carrier out of service. Do not tender freight.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average35.7% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average7.1% vs the 6.7% national average.
USDOT registration00 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo35.735.7 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11 yr
Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
0 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Active federal out-of-service order
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact · ordered Mar 13, 2026
FMCSA has ordered this carrier to cease operations. Verify current status with FMCSA before any tender.
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Verification summary
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 4482871) has a Vektor safety score of 0/100 and a Do not load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has 1 active federal out-of-service order in the FMCSA record as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 35.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 42 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 42 vehicle-level and 42 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier 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.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 17, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 4482871, and its motor carrier number is MC-1770892.
Is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file, but it currently carries an active out-of-service order — verify status before tendering.
What is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 35.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 0/100 (tier: unfit).
How big is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in ALAMO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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