LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT 326966 MC 204764 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
558 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 31.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 4.94% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
256 units

Drivers: 247

Trailers: 269 (269 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

16820 UNIT C BLAKE ROAD, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740

Phone Number

(301) 582-5700

Mailing Address

16820 UNIT C BLAKE ROAD, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740

Cell Phone

(240) 329-1316

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(301) 582-5896

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

Active
38 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-11-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2001-08-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2001-05-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1988-02-22 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1988-02-12 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC204764 2001-02-21

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-12-01 BIPD/Primary LDT-AL-000001049 $1,000,000 OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2022-11-21 Bond 5322337 N/A SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2022-11-08 BIPD/Primary MCP91317A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2024-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY B-13004 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2022-11-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-08-01 SURETY B-13004 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-11-08 BIPD B-12066 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2022-11-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-11-08 BIPD/Primary AT2-131-483663-03 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 2009-11-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-12-22 CARGO QT660-5636B608 $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2017-12-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-04-01 BIPD/Primary AT1-131-483663-03 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2007-11-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-10-01 TRUST FUND NONE $750,000 PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION… 2010-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-11-08 BIPD/Primary AT1-131-483663-03 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-12-22 CARGO 0 MS UN1255 42 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2006-12-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-11-08 BIPD/Primary AT7-131-483663-03 $750,000 LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION 2001-11-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-11-08 BIPD/Primary AT213148366303 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 1997-11-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-11-08 CARGO K0113148366304 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2001-02-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
1992-02-01 BIPD/Primary AT2-731-001523-02 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 1996-12-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
1990-01-29 SURETY 11119023320 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2002-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1988-08-24 CARGO KO173100152305 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1996-11-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

31.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

558 inspections · 173 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

4.94%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

81 inspections · 4 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 558 Last inspection: Jul 23, 2026 Total crashes: 236

FMCSA Inspection Records (558 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 23, 2026

0273C00695

1 viol.
Level 2 MD

Jul 22, 2026

1468000576

3 viol.
Level 3 GA

Jul 21, 2026

0406000874

Level 3 SC VOLVO 4VGWDARH...

Jul 17, 2026

0233007465

1 viol.
Level 3 SC KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 14, 2026

0006895149

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDV...

Jul 10, 2026

1457001493

2 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDV...

Jul 8, 2026

0411000617

Level 3 SC VOLVO 4V4NC9RJ...

Jul 6, 2026

0327C01175

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDV...

Jun 30, 2026

6688000765

Level 3 VA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA6CK...

Jun 29, 2026

0327C01152

4 viol.
Level 1 MD VOLVO 4V4NC9UG...

Jun 25, 2026

5443001994

Level 3 VA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLBG...

Jun 22, 2026

0233007405

Level 3 SC KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jun 17, 2026

0396001866

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 SC FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA6CK...

Jun 15, 2026

2404C01649

Level 1 MD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDV...

Jun 12, 2026

0006884701

1 viol.
Level 3 NC FRHT 1FUJGLDR...
Total Inspections

558

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

558

View all 558 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (236 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Mar 10, 2026

MD • MD26A1352445

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 6, 2026

NC • NC0108442597

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Mar 6, 2026

NC • NC0108429106

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 5, 2026

NC • NC0108434105

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2025

GA • GA0010159775

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Nov 21, 2025

SC • SC0025237474

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 29, 2025

VA • VA0253040067

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 9, 2025

GA • GA0010075583

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 9, 2025

MD • MD25A1272418

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 16, 2025

MD • MD25A1265544

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 12, 2025

GA • GA0009931754

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 21, 2025

SC • SC0025251096

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 16, 2025

SC • SC0025240139

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 27, 2025

PA • PA503050800X

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 21, 2025

VA • VA0250815079

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

9

Injury Crashes

144

Total Crashes

236

View all 236 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

483

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 53
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 13
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 413
OOS: 111

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 3

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

558
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

256
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

256

0 owned

Trailers

269

269 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

247

CDL Drivers: 247
Interstate: 247
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

81

Out of Service: 4
OOS Rate: 4.94%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 202
Interstate (<100 mi): 45
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Intermodal Dry Bulk Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

256

Power Units

256

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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