LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC
AURORA, CO
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 →
- Prior insurance gap · 2389 days Jul 25, 2016 → Feb 8, 2023
- Prior insurance gap · 28 days Mar 19, 2026 → Apr 16, 2026
- Contract (Property) gap · 2383 days Inactive Aug 1, 2016 → reinstated Feb 9, 2023
- 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 EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3976663) 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): CRISTINA VALLE RIVERA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 2389 days — Jul 25, 2016 → Feb 8, 2023 • Prior insurance gap · 28 days — Mar 19, 2026 → Apr 16, 2026 • Contract (Property) gap · 2383 days — Inactive Aug 1, 2016 → reinstated Feb 9, 2023 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3976663/ As of: Jul 18, 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 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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 66.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 11.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281701 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.
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC · 91X · $750,000
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCPolicy effective Apr 16, 2026
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Process AgentSERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 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 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 55.56% | 11.11% | — |
| 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 EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in AURORA, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3976663. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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 EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Aurora, CO. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC, and operating authority is active for contract.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 350% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (2) and CO (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (42.9% of violations); top code 395.3A1-HOSPD (HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Hino and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,701 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 1, 2016 to Feb 9, 2023 (2383 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 20, 2016 to Feb 25, 2016 (5 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 25, 2016 to Feb 8, 2023 (2389 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 19, 2026 to Apr 16, 2026 (28 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Hino | 10 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 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 | 5 | — | 3.18 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 6.31 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 10.00 | 10 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88192390 | Jun 19, 2026 | WY | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86767688 | Jan 10, 2026 | WY | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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21 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Yes |
| 86146548 | Oct 24, 2025 | UT | 2 | EMERY UT |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.9AA2-OA, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 85499489 | Aug 13, 2025 | CO | 2 | RIFLE CO |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85376281 | Jul 31, 2025 | CA | 2 | FONTANA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.81-H, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | No |
| 85375144 | Jul 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-101-nb-n/of-conejo-cvef |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.11B4, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 85188341 | Jul 10, 2025 | OK | 2 | EXIT 21 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85032412 | Jun 19, 2025 | TX | 2 | US287 MM 36 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 395.8A-ELD, 393.11, 393.60D | Yes |
| 82831248 | Sep 27, 2024 | AZ | 2 | LITTLEFIELD AZ |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 82030246 | Jun 27, 2024 | CO | 2 | WHITEWATER CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 395.8(a)(1), 391.11(b)(2), 390.21T(b)(2) | Yes |
| 80289786 | Nov 30, 2023 | CO | 1 | CO |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 390.21TB | Yes |
| 80240688 | Nov 27, 2023 | CO | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.11(b)(5) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| TX76QBHQE1GY | Jun 19, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC804394 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 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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| May 31, 2024 | MC804394-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 9, 2023 | MC804394-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 13, 2013 | MC804394-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 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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| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-294148-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 16, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-294148-01 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 16, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 28 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 19, 2026 to Apr 16, 2026 | ||||||
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-294148-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-25-294148-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-268111-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2024 | Oct 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-268111-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2024 | Sep 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C11164842 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 22, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C11164842 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 22, 2024 | Sep 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C11164842 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | XF0001505-700082 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | XF0001505-700082 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA966047400 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA966047400 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 8, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 2389 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 25, 2016 to Feb 8, 2023 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2894411 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 31, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2894411 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 18, 2016 | Jul 25, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2894411 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02890622 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2894411 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2016 | May 31, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02890622 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2016 | Apr 20, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2894411 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 5 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 20, 2016 to Feb 25, 2016 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN088121 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2014 | Feb 20, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2079167 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 20, 2013 | Feb 20, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 16, 2026insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Mar 19, 2026insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Mar 19, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 28 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 16, 2026)
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Jan 15, 2026insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Oct 3, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Sep 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
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Sep 10, 2025
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Oct 16, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 31, 2024
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May 28, 2024
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May 28, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 4, 2024
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Feb 28, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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May 30, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 23, 2023
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May 23, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2016
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Aug 1, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 1, 2016authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 2383 days (through Feb 9, 2023)
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Jul 25, 2016insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 25, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 2389 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 8, 2023)
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May 31, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 18, 2016insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 28, 2016
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Apr 20, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 29, 2016
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Feb 25, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 25, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 5 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 25, 2016)
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Feb 20, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(e) | Windshield - Obstructed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC804394
common · N · MC
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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
91X policy on file
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SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 16,884 carriers served
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12 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify LIGHTNING EXPRESS 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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