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LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 3976663 • 1336 S JOPLIN ST, AURORA, CO, 80017

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,976,663
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Colorado
Phone
7206012006
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
70,000
BOC-3 Agent
SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
Physical Address
1336 S JOPLIN ST, AURORA, CO, 80017
Contact
Phone: 7206012006

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 72.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 66.0 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 15, 2026
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-804394ACTIVEUnknownSep 10, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-25-294148-01ON FILEJan 15, 2026Mar 19, 2026

Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-25-294148-01CANCELLEDSep 12, 2025Jan 15, 2026
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-24-268111-00CANCELLEDSep 12, 2024Oct 3, 2025
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-24-268111-00REPLACEDSep 12, 2024Sep 12, 2025
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary01-C11164842REPLACEDMay 22, 2024Sep 12, 2024
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary01-C11164842CANCELLEDMay 22, 2024Oct 16, 2024
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary01-C11164842CANCELLEDFeb 28, 2024May 22, 2024
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryXF0001505-700082CANCELLEDMay 23, 2023Mar 28, 2024
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryXF0001505-700082REPLACEDMay 23, 2023Feb 28, 2024
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA966047400REPLACEDFeb 8, 2023May 23, 2023
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA966047400CANCELLEDFeb 8, 2023May 30, 2023
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2894411CANCELLEDMay 31, 2016May 18, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA2894411CANCELLEDMay 18, 2016Jul 25, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2894411CANCELLEDFeb 25, 2016May 18, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2894411CANCELLEDFeb 25, 2016May 31, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA02890622CANCELLEDFeb 25, 2016Apr 20, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA02890622REPLACEDFeb 25, 2016Feb 25, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2894411REPLACEDFeb 25, 2016Feb 25, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN088121CANCELLEDFeb 20, 2014Feb 20, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2079167REPLACEDFeb 20, 2013Feb 20, 2014

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-25-294148-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 19, 2026Mar 19, 2026
CANCELNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-25-294148-01BIPD/PrimaryJan 15, 2026Jan 15, 2026
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-24-268111-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2025Oct 3, 2025
TERM/REPLNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-24-268111-00BIPD/PrimarySep 12, 2025Sep 12, 2025
TERM/CANCLSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY01-C11164842BIPD/PrimaryOct 16, 2024Oct 16, 2024
TERM/REPLSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY01-C11164842BIPD/PrimarySep 12, 2024Sep 12, 2024
CANCELSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY01-C11164842BIPD/PrimaryMay 22, 2024May 22, 2024
TERM/CANCLPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.XF0001505-700082BIPD/PrimaryMar 28, 2024Mar 28, 2024
TERM/REPLPROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.XF0001505-700082BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2024Feb 28, 2024
TERM/CANCLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA966047400BIPD/PrimaryMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA966047400BIPD/PrimaryMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA2894411BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2016Jul 25, 2016
TERM/CANCLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2894411BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2016May 31, 2016
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2894411BIPD/PrimaryMay 18, 2016May 18, 2016
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2894411BIPD/PrimaryMay 18, 2016May 18, 2016
TERM/CANCLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA02890622BIPD/PrimaryApr 20, 2016Apr 20, 2016
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA02890622BIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 2016Feb 25, 2016
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2894411BIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 2016Feb 25, 2016
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN088121BIPD/PrimaryFeb 20, 2016Feb 20, 2016
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2079167BIPD/PrimaryFeb 20, 2014Feb 20, 2014

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-804394INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-804394INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC804394CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 8, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 10, 2025
MC804394MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 31, 2024—Unknown
MC804394CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 1, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 4, 2024
MC804394CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 3, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 23, 2023
MC804394MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 9, 2023REVOKEDMay 28, 2024
MC804394CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 21, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 28, 2016
MC804394CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 25, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 29, 2016
MC804394MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 13, 2013REVOKEDAug 1, 2016

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
95%
Unsafe Driving
59%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
11
Violations
52
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.1%
Driver OOS %
72.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states • 11 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (52 violations from 11 inspections)

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Violation Summary (52 violations from 11 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time50—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Tim40—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1)390.21T(b)(1)20—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service22—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPRNCDriving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA2-OA392.9AA2-OA11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B4Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(e)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2)390.21T(b)(2)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(2)CDL suspended/revoked1010Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10—General/Admin
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualified117Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.3 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
72.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+66.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.73vs nat'l 1.80
+2.93 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (11 inspections)

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Inspection History (11 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 10, 202686767688RoadsideWYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK21395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
Oct 24, 202586146548EMERY UTUTLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.60D, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LHLIYes
Aug 13, 202585499489RIFLE COCOLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 31, 202585376281FONTANACALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.81-HNo
Jul 30, 202585375144101 NB N/OF CONEJO CVEFCALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLSR, 391.11B4Yes
Jul 10, 202585188341EXIT 21OKLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jun 19, 202585032412US287 MM 36TXLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.11, 393.60D, 393.95AYes
Sep 27, 202482831248LITTLEFIELD AZAZLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK7392.2, 393.60(e), 393.60(d)Yes
Jun 27, 202482030246WHITEWATER COCOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK7390.21T(b)(1), 390.21T(b)(2), 393.60(c)Yes
Nov 30, 202380289786COCOLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLYes
Nov 27, 202380240688RoadsideCOLevel 1PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.11(b)(5)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

9 total · 66.7% OOS
2024-062026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LITTLEFIELD AZ1 · 1 OOS
101 NB N/OF CONEJO CVEF1 · 1 OOS
FONTANA1
CO1 · 1 OOS
RIFLE CO1
WHITEWATER CO1 · 1 OOS
EXIT 211
US287 MM 361 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service21 · 8 OOS
Driver Fitness7 · 5 OOS
Unsafe Driving5 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 19, 2025TXTOW00BIG SPRINGE 3300 11TH PL...S56285LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC

Compliance Timeline

22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 19, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Jan 15, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Oct 3, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Sep 12, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Sep 10, 2025
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-804394
Jun 19, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 16, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 12, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 28, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 30, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 23, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 18, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 18, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 20, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 20, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 20, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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