LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC

DOT 871631 MC 421420 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
84 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 11.9% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 20.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
15 units

Drivers: 15

Trailers: 6 (6 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

144 MAIN STREET, GARDINER, NY, 12525

Phone Number

(845) 883-4343

Mailing Address

144 MAIN STREET, GARDINER, NY, 12525

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(845) 883-4346

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
17 years

Contract Carrier

Active
24 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

Inactive
19 yrs, 7 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2019-03-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-03-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-11-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-11-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-02-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-02-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-02-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-02-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-02-21 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-02-21 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-02-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-01-25 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC421420 2012-02-21

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: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

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
2025-12-31 BIPD/Primary Q12 8140117 $1,000,000 ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2019-02-13 BIPD/Primary Q02 6340017 $1,000,000 ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-12-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-12-03 BIPD/Primary CA 1360153 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2019-02-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-02-13 BIPD/Primary CA 1360153 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2018-12-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-02-13 BIPD/Primary CTO1386500 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2014-02-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-02-13 BIPD/Primary H08672179 001 $1,000,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2012-02-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-02-13 BIPD/Primary 10NSMTR104463PG01 $1,000,000 SUA INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-02-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-02-13 CARGO CIM 0373691 $1,000,000 ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-03-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-08-26 CARGO TN595158 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-02-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-07-27 BIPD/Primary TN595158 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-08-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-29 CARGO TN595158 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-08-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-02-13 BIPD/Primary TN547862 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-07-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-10-20 TRUST FUND NONE $1,000,000 ULSTER SAVINGS BANK 2007-03-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-01-28 BIPD/Primary 0146859E3052D $1,000,000 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE … 2002-01-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-28 BIPD/Primary 146858-E30-52D $1,000,000 STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE … 2007-02-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

11.9%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

84 inspections · 10 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

20.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

5 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 84 Last inspection: Jul 17, 2026 Total crashes: 12

FMCSA Inspection Records (84 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 17, 2026

SPT3022096

Level 2 NY INTERNATIO 1HTEUMML...

Jul 9, 2026

SPT3022060

Level 2 NY FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

Jun 25, 2026

D808601671

Level 2 NY INTERNATIO 1HTMMMMN...

Jun 15, 2026

SPT3150656

Level 2 NY INTERNATIO 1HTMMMMN...

Jun 3, 2026

D103101671

1 viol.
Level 2 NY INTERNATIO 1HTMMMMN...

May 1, 2026

D808900264

Level 2 NY INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Apr 16, 2026

0L20001844

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 NY INTERNATIO 1HTMMMML...

Mar 23, 2026

3070007798

1 viol.
Level 3 CT INTER 3HSDZTZR...

Mar 19, 2026

8L48000043

Level 1 NY ISUZU JALE5W16...

Mar 17, 2026

8L24000666

Level 3 NY FREIGHTLIN 3ALACWD2...

Mar 11, 2026

SPT3150346

Level 2 NY INTERNATIO 1HTEUMML...

Mar 6, 2026

SPF3011712

Level 1 NY FORD 1FDUF4GY...

Mar 4, 2026

D808601498

1 viol.
Level 2 NY FREIGHTLIN 3AKBGAD4...

Feb 4, 2026

SPF3071120

2 viol.
Level 3 NY FORD 1FDUF4GY...

Feb 2, 2026

D808900090

Level 2 NY INTERNATIO 3HAEUMML...
Total Inspections

84

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

84

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (12 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.

Feb 17, 2025

NJ • NJ0006404670

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 23, 2022

NY • NYSP43633970

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 20, 2020

NY • NY3862024800

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 17, 2020

NY • NYSP39289250

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Jun 3, 2020

NY • NYSP38234350

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 10, 2018

NY • NYSP32247050

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 12, 2017

NY • NY3692771800

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 24, 2017

NY • NY3663161800

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 1, 2013

NY • NYSP16461510

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 12, 2013

NY • NYSP16053850

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 6, 2011

NY • NY3404463900

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 23, 2010

NJ • NJ0010276103

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

4

Total Crashes

12

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

34

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 30
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

84
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

15
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

15

3 owned

Trailers

6

6 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

15

CDL Drivers: 8
Interstate: 15
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 20.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 5
Interstate (<100 mi): 10
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Machinery Chemicals Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products Construction Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

15

Power Units

11

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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