Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1157443 · MC-466804 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
TNK ENTERPRISES INC
DBA LIGHTNING TOWING
12 power unitsavg 7.5 yrLocal · 1 statesSIOUX FALLS, SD74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-466804 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.5Avg age (yr)
2015–2022 · 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 registration2323 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
Crashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.5 yr
Model years 2015–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TNK ENTERPRISES INC (USDOT 1157443) 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 contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 25, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TNK ENTERPRISES INC's USDOT number?
TNK ENTERPRISES INC's USDOT number is 1157443, and its motor carrier number is MC-466804.
Is TNK ENTERPRISES INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, TNK ENTERPRISES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TNK ENTERPRISES INC's safety record?
TNK ENTERPRISES INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is TNK ENTERPRISES INC's fleet?
TNK ENTERPRISES INC operates 12 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TNK ENTERPRISES INC based?
TNK ENTERPRISES INC is based in SIOUX FALLS, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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