LIGHTNING COURIER INC

DOT 537983 MC 268238 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
0 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
8 units

Drivers: 2

Trailers: 3 (3 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1017 NNE LOOP 323, TYLER, TX, 75708

Phone Number

(903) 526-8766

Mailing Address

P O BOX 8148, TYLER, TX, 75701

Cell Phone

(903) 343-5300

Email Address

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Fax Number

(903) 526-8765

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
31 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2005-12-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-07 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-05-23 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2004-05-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1996-05-31 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
1995-12-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC268238 2005-05-23

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

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
2009-01-16 BIPD/Primary 753-02-15-99-0000 $1,000,000 THE EMPLOYERS' FIRE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2009-01-16 BIPD/Primary 753-02-16-00-0000 $750,000 THE EMPLOYERS' FIRE INSURANCE… 2009-01-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-01-16 BIPD/Primary 73540081 $750,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2009-01-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-01-16 BIPD C7161849 $750,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-02-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-12-05 BIPD/Primary CTO0101892 $750,000 EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-01-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-05-14 BIPD/Primary CT00101892 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2005-12-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-05-14 BIPD/Primary CTO 0 101887 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2005-05-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-05-14 BIPD/Primary CAG0018243 $750,000 COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURA… 2005-05-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-05-14 BIPD/Primary CAG0017286 $750,000 COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURA… 2004-05-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-01-23 BIPD/Primary CAG 001 63 97 $750,000 COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURA… 2003-05-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-05-14 BIPD/Primary CAG 0016397 $750,000 COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURA… 2003-01-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-05-14 BIPD/Primary CAG0015732 $750,000 COLONIAL COUNTY MUTUAL INSURA… 2002-05-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-05-10 BIPD/Primary STC538682-0 $750,000 SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-05-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-12-26 BIPD/Primary DSST4201044 $750,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 1997-12-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-12-26 BIPD/Primary DSST4201044 $750,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 1999-11-24 NAMECHG CANCELLED
1995-11-08 BIPD/Primary EFM 105167 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 1996-04-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-11-08 BIPD/Primary EFM 10 30 60 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 1995-11-08 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 0 Last inspection: N/A Total crashes: 4

FMCSA Inspection Records

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No inspection records available

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (4 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Apr 28, 2008

TX • TX2454621014

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 9, 2007

TX • TX2454356030

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 27, 2006

TX • TX245410900W

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 31, 2004

TX • TX245330400N

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

4

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

No SMS violation data available

This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations

Industry Benchmark

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

0
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

8
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

8

0 owned

Trailers

3

3 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

2

CDL Drivers: 2
Interstate: 0
Intrastate: 1
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 1
Intrastate (>100 mi): 1
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

8

Power Units

8

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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