LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 326966 • 16820 UNIT C BLAKE RD, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (5)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP91317A | ON FILE | Nov 8, 2022 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-13004 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 21, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-12066 | ON FILE | Nov 8, 2009 | Nov 8, 2022 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | QT660-5636B608 | ON FILE | Dec 22, 2006 | Dec 7, 2017 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2002 | Aug 1, 2010 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP91317A | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2022 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-13004 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 10, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-13004 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2010 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-13004 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-131-483663-03 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2007 | Nov 8, 2009 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1-131-483663-03 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2006 | Nov 8, 2007 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1-131-483663-03 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2001 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 0 MS UN1255 42 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2000 | Dec 22, 2006 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AT7-131-483663-03 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 1997 | Nov 8, 2001 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | K0113148366304 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 1996 | Feb 21, 2001 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT213148366303 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 1996 | Nov 8, 1997 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-731-001523-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 1992 | Dec 21, 1996 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 11119023320 | REPLACED | Jan 29, 1990 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO173100152305 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 1988 | Nov 8, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP91317A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP91317A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13004 | SURETY | Dec 10, 2022 | Dec 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13004 | SURETY | Nov 21, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-12066 | BIPD | Nov 8, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | QT660-5636B608 | CARGO | Dec 7, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13004 | SURETY | Nov 27, 2013 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13004 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-131-483663-03 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2009 | Nov 8, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-131-483663-03 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2007 | Nov 8, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 0 MS UN1255 42 | CARGO | Dec 22, 2006 | Dec 22, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-131-483663-03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 11119023320 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT7-131-483663-03 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2001 | Nov 8, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K0113148366304 | CARGO | Feb 21, 2001 | Feb 21, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT213148366303 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 1997 | Nov 8, 1997 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-731-001523-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 1996 | Dec 21, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO173100152305 | CARGO | Nov 8, 1996 | Nov 8, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-204764 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC204764 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2022 |
| MC204764 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 20, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC204764 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 22, 1988 | — | Unknown |
| MC204764 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 12, 1988 | — | Unknown |
| MC204764 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 1988 | REVOKED | May 4, 2001 |
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
12 states • 533 inspections
Violation Summary (181 violations from latest 100 of 533 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 29 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 26 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 13 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 10 | 10 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 6 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 5 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:75A | 75A | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (533 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CONCORD | 85 | ...369743 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 5, 2026 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DURHAM | 40 | ...085015 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 11, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BLOOMINGDALE | I-16 NEAR JIMMY DELOACH PKWY | ...GU8860 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 21, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGEBURG | 154EB | ...768776 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 29, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORFOLK | INTERSTATE 564 WEST AT 0.50M W OF TERMINAL BOULEVA | ...J42438 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 9, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANDERSVILLE | GA HWY 15 | ...K22655 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 9, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | HALFWAY | IS 70 - EISENHOWER MEMORIAL HWY | ...797571 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 16, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FREDERICK | IS 70 - EISENHOWER MEMORIAL HWY | ...HT1184 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 12, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | POOLER | HIGHWAY 80 AT NB POOLER POOLER PARKWAY | ...H10036 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 21, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREER | 56.5 MM SB | ...HJ6457 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 16, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGEBURG | INTERSTATE 26 EAST MM 148 | ...422961 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 27, 2025 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | CAMBRIA TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0022 E | ...GV5450 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 21, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RT 58 | ...176398 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 25, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 4608 CLEBURNE | ...924033 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I 85 N AT COLLECTOR DISTRIBUTOR TO I285 | ...M40729 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 3, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH CHARLESTON | 526 | ...Y88663 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 14, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WISE | 85 | ...193020 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 30, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SWANSEA | I 26 | ...718864 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 6, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEXINGTON | 1 | ...BL9865 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 15, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS 95 - J F K MEMORIAL HWY | ...A82140 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 9, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | POINT SOUTH | FRONTAGE RD | ...311367 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 30, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-95 NORTH | ...336718 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 14, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOORESVILLE | 77 | ...AH1242 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 9, 2024 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CLINTON | LEESVILLE CHURCH RD | ...108650 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 23, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | MURRAY HILL ROAD AT ELLISON BRIDGE ROAD | ...665490 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events