LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC

DOT 526091 MC 208662 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
32 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 6.25% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
7 units

Drivers: 7

Trailers: 17 (17 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

14139 LINCOLN STREET NE, HAM LAKE, MN, 55304

Phone Number

(763) 754-3434

Mailing Address

14139 LINCOLN STREET NE, HAM LAKE, MN, 55304

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 1 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
1988-06-07 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

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

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

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2025-12-18 BIPD/Primary CA864683918 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… - - ACTIVE
2025-11-01 BIPD/Primary CA864683918 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2025-12-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-11-01 BIPD/Primary A0090723002 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2025-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-11-01 BIPD/Primary A0090723001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2024-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-11-01 BIPD/Primary AE-000118-01 $750,000 AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMP… 2022-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-11-01 BIPD/Primary NDP-000217-01 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2016-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-11-01 BIPD/Primary MR-300264-01 $750,000 MAIDEN REINSURANCE COMPANY 2013-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-11-01 BIPD/Primary IN-200507-01 $750,000 INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2010-11-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-11-01 BIPD/Primary GWP25643A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2008-12-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2002-05-01 BIPD/Primary IN-200057-01 $750,000 INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2004-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-11-01 BIPD/Primary TSM-0000014 $750,000 MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. 2000-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-11-01 BIPD/Primary TSM0000014 $750,000 MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. 2002-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-11-01 BIPD/Primary RTP202240 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2000-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-11-01 BIPD/Primary RTP202240 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 1998-12-03 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1993-12-12 BIPD/Primary 725729 6692 928 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 1995-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.25%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

32 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

12 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 32 Last inspection: Jun 17, 2026 Total crashes: 18

FMCSA Inspection Records (32 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 17, 2026

2939005891

Level 3 FL PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jun 16, 2026

CV42257242

2 viol.
Level 1 KY PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jun 16, 2026

CV42257242

2 viol.
Level 1 KY PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Feb 28, 2026

I033AP0060

1 viol.
Level 3 TN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Dec 1, 2025

1675000595

Level 3 MN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Oct 2, 2025

NE28006240

1 viol.
Level 1 CA KW 1XKYDP9X...

Sep 18, 2025

I03GH80146

Level 1 TN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 29, 2025

CV44104960

2 viol.
Level 3 KY KW 1XKYD49X...

Jul 11, 2025

0395000487

1 viol.
Level 3 MN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jun 14, 2025

000P14WSHZ

1 viol.
Level 1 IA PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

May 2, 2025

I032470001

Level 3 TN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Apr 4, 2025

5470002704

Level 3 SD KENWORTH M 1XKYD49X...

Mar 24, 2025

0263000665

4 viol.
Level 3 MN PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Feb 2, 2025

4182870309

Level 3 IL PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jan 7, 2025

2406001377

1 viol.
Level 3 WI KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...
Total Inspections

32

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

32

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (18 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.

Apr 21, 2024

GA • GA0009577374

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 26, 2022

FL • FL2491864202

Fatal

Fatal

3

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 16, 2022

IL • ILX002601358

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 12, 2021

GA • GA0007984479

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 10, 2020

CA • CA4202003272

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2019

MN • MN0190350383

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 24, 2018

FL • FL8727579308

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 13, 2017

TX • TX4YZCHQE12G

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 20, 2016

FL • FL8525182706

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2015

CA • CA0006867017

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 5, 2015

TN • TN0100766880

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 25, 2013

MN • MN0132480197

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 18, 2011

FL • FL8223981501

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Dec 30, 2010

MN • MN0110150303

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 6, 2002

GA • GA2331017001

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

8

Total Crashes

18

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

18

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

32
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

7

1 owned

Trailers

17

17 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

7

CDL Drivers: 7
Interstate: 7
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

12

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 7
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce Refrigerated Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

7

Power Units

7

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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