LIGHTNING TOWING AND TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3314902 • 10759 MISTY MEADOWS DR, RENO, NV, 89521
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-1207675 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-01437-01 | ON FILE | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 16, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-01437-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GLA1642785 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2022 | Jan 28, 2023 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP215162 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 2021 | Aug 7, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP110851 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2021 | Aug 7, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-01437-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-01437-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | GLA1642785 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP215162 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2022 | Aug 7, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP110851 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2021 | Aug 7, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1207675 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1207675 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1207675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2025 |
| MC1207675 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 1, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1207675 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 8, 2023 | REVOKED | Feb 26, 2024 |
| MC1207675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2022 |
| MC1207675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2021 |
| MC1207675 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 19, 2021 | REVOKED | Feb 6, 2023 |
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
2 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLT | Steering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records