RIDE THE LIGHTNING INC
USDOT 3124079 • 668 PINECREST DR APT 201, PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL, 60070
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-089559 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 18, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2025-5554 | ON FILE | Feb 22, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2025-5554 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2025 | Feb 22, 2026 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2025-5554 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2025 | Feb 22, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA966551861 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA966551861 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2023 | Feb 22, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2025-5554 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2025-5554 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA966551861 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA966551861 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2025 | Feb 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2025-5554 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2025 | Feb 22, 2025 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC089559 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2026 |
| MC089559 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2025 |
| MC089559 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 27, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC089559 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | May 24, 2018 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | 84956106 | EUREKA MO | MO | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLLR, 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.75B-TFV | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 82383061 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| Mar 22, 2024 | 81185193 | LONDON | KY | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 79838263 | PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB | ME | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 79706983 | I-57 | IL | Level 3 | GREAT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 79544435 | ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 395.34(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 78884639 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 78441048 | 031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B | IL | Level 3 | FRET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | IH 094 WB | ...KC3651 | RIDE THE LIGHTNING INC |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records