- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 357 days (since May 25, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
LIGHTNER TRANSPORTATION LLC
LIGHTNER TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in JEWETT, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2937159. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
LIGHTNER TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Jewett, TX. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CO (2) and GA (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (88.9% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 4 times, 4 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Peterbilt, Utility, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 12 | |
| Utility | 6 | |
| Fontaine | 3 | |
| Brewer Uti | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Transcraft | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87605243 | Apr 14, 2026 | LA | 1 | GIBSLAND LA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 3A1-BOS, 9A-LSLIWR, 47E | Yes |
| 87046787 | Feb 12, 2026 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 84880837 | Jun 4, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.17C-PI, 393.60C, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 83606787 | Jan 8, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLML | Yes |
| 82913030 | Oct 12, 2024 | TX | 2 | US 190 MP 664 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.48(a), 393.9(a), 393.24(a) | Yes |
| 81989004 | Jun 22, 2024 | GA | 2 | VILLA RICA GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.205A-WRLR | No |
| 80769923 | Feb 1, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-lat:27---10-57.3n |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b), 396.17(c) | No |
| 80428461 | Dec 12, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11, 395.8F01, 396.17C | No |
| 79100998 | Jul 8, 2023 | UT | 3 | PEERLESS PORT OF ENTRY WESTBOU |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78907942 | Jun 12, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0035w-in-tarrant-co.-(39-67 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.209(d), 393.19 | Yes |
| 79089585 | Jun 9, 2023 | TX | 2 | SH36 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11, 392.2 | No |
| 78744524 | May 24, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-us-0087-in-potter-co.-(114-140 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 395.8(k)(2), 393.9(a), 393.11 | Yes |
| 78651262 | May 16, 2023 | WY | 1 | wy-sheridan/dietz-poe |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 78510409 | Apr 26, 2023 | TX | 2 | US 77 RIVIERA |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.17(c), 393.11, 393.9(a) | No |
| sms-78319854 | Jan 1, 2020 | TX | 2 | US 77 RIVIERA | — | 3 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009729484 | Jan 8, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2016 | MC992668-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | GAT0001218 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2024 | May 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT02352A | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2023 | May 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | WRPT2260044 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2022 | May 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | WRPT2150039 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2021 | May 25, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA2833291 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2020 | May 25, 2021 | REPLACED |
| REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | WRPT1930194 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2019 | Oct 30, 2020 | REPLACED |
| REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | WRPT1820195 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2018 | Nov 7, 2019 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42511565-1 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2017 | Nov 7, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42511565 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2016 | Nov 7, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 25, 2025insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2025
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May 25, 2024insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 24, 2024
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May 26, 2023
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May 25, 2023insuranceCANCEL — REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 25, 2022insuranceCANCEL — REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 24, 2022
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May 25, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Oct 30, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2018
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Nov 7, 2018insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2017
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Nov 7, 2017insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 15, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 2 | 1 |
| US 77 RIVIERA | TX | 2 | 0 |
| ATLANTA GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| VILLA RICA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| GIBSLAND LA | LA | 1 | 1 |
| SH36 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US 190 MP 664 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| PEERLESS PORT OF ENTRY WESTBOU | UT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC992668
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify LIGHTNER TRANSPORTATION LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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