LIGHTNING STAR LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LIGHTNING STAR LLC (USDOT 3196414) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): MOHAMED ESSA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3196414/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=32959 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
3 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 6, 2026
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC152092ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.69% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
LIGHTNING STAR LLC is a motor carrier based in MAINEVILLE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3196414. 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 30 power units and 30 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
LIGHTNING STAR LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 30 power units and 30 drivers, based in Maineville, OH. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 650% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MO (2) and IA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (51.6% of violations); top code 395.24C2III (Driver failed to manually add shipping document number) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 30 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 32,959 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 26, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 2, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Great Dane | 8 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 | |
| Vanguard | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 1.03 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 2.32 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 3.84 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86831476 | Jan 17, 2026 | IN | 3 | POSEYVILLE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8A, 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86664275 | Dec 27, 2025 | OK | 1 | SEQUOYAH POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 86652773 | Dec 24, 2025 | OH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86591363 | Dec 15, 2025 | NC | 3 | US74 WEST NEAR 173MM |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86552386 | Dec 11, 2025 | NM | 3 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.24C2III, 395.24C2II, 395.30B1 | No |
| 86511541 | Dec 5, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-e/b-sr-60-e/of-gilman-springs |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86446798 | Nov 19, 2025 | CA | 3 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86170289 | Oct 28, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86157176 | Oct 26, 2025 | KY | 2 | MOREHEAD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85510881 | Aug 15, 2025 | MO | 2 | JOPLIN MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 83073028 | Nov 2, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.24C2III, 395.22G, 393.11 | No |
| 82830756 | Oct 1, 2024 | WI | 2 | MENOMONIE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.16(a), 393.78(a), 393.203(c) | No |
| 82506227 | Aug 28, 2024 | MO | 3 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82192215 | Jul 18, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81590419 | May 11, 2024 | MI | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2), 393.11 | Yes |
| 79214951 | Jul 24, 2023 | SD | 3 | BIG STONE CITYSD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78478686 | Apr 28, 2023 | MN | 1 | FARIBAULT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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21 | 396.3(a)(1), 395.3(a)(2), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY4070569600 | Feb 25, 2025 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Feb 26, 2026 | MC152092-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 9, 2019 | MC152092-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-2078 | 91X | $750,000 | May 6, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-2078 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 6, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-2078 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Feb 13, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA863316784 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 9, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA863316784 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0002763 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 14, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0002763 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2024 | Sep 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0002763 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2024 | Aug 14, 2025 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP75412A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 20, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP75412A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 20, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP75412A | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2021 | May 20, 2024 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1830104 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2020 | Sep 19, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1830104 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1830104 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1830104 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2019 | Sep 18, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 14, 2026insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 9, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 22, 2025
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Sep 19, 2025insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Sep 19, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Aug 14, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Oct 24, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 20, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 19, 2021insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 17, 2021
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Sep 21, 2020
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Sep 19, 2020insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 18, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 9, 2019
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Sep 19, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| POSEYVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 1 | 0 |
| FARIBAULT | MN | 1 | 1 |
| JOPLIN MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| KANSAS CITY MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| US74 WEST NEAR 173MM | NC | 1 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| SEQUOYAH POE | OK | 1 | 0 |
| BIG STONE CITYSD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC152092
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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17 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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