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LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC

HAM LAKE, MN

USDOT 526091 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: ROBERT DICKENSON Company officer 2: RENEE K DICKENSON General Freight Produce Cold Food Other (PLANTS) Based in HAM LAKE, MN Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Dec 18, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 3 fatalities on crash record 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: ROBERT DICKENSON
Company officer 2: RENEE K DICKENSON
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Cold Food, Other (PLANTS)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC (USDOT 526091)
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): ROBERT DICKENSON (Company officer); RENEE K DICKENSON (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 3 fatalities on crash record — 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/526091/
As of: Jul 19, 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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 14.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144050 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 526091
In FMCSA records since Jun 3, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer ROBERT DICKENSON
Company officer 2 RENEE K DICKENSON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Cold Food, Other (PLANTS)
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 766,210 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (763) 754-3434
Email: [email protected]
Physical
14139 LINCOLN STREET NE
HAM LAKE, MN 55304
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 526091
In FMCSA records since Jun 3, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 766,210 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3% vs 23.4% -9.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 6 0
Trailers 17 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 31 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 18 18 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
7
Drivers
7
Inspections
31
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
14.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
18
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in HAM LAKE, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 526091. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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 overview

LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Ham Lake, MN. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 64% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (4) and MN (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (45.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Utility, Kenworth, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 14.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 144,050 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,050 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
14.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,050 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
8 violations
Hours of Service
5 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Tennessee (TN) 3 0 0.0% Feb 28, 2026
Minnesota (MN) 3 0 0.0% Dec 1, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 2 0 0.0% Jun 16, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 2 0 0.0% Jan 7, 2025
Nevada (NV) 1 0 0.0% Nov 8, 2024
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Apr 4, 2025
Utah (UT) 1 0 0.0% Jan 6, 2025
California (CA) 1 0 0.0% Oct 2, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 1 0 0.0% Sep 30, 2024
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% Jun 17, 2026
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Jun 14, 2025
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Feb 2, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 27
Kenworth 19
Peterbilt 5
Freightliner 2
Volvo 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 3 — 0.53 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 6 — 6.20 6 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 — 4.10 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 (31 rows) View all 31 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88187261 Jun 17, 2026 FL 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB1537T · 1XPXD49X3PD862608
0 — No
88161345 Jun 16, 2026 KY 1 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB1537 · 1XPXD49X3PD862608
2 392.2-INAT, 393.207F-SDAS No
87174465 Feb 28, 2026 TN 3 MURFREESBORO TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB7152 · 1XKYD49X6RJ355815
1 392.2-SLLLR No
86501040 Dec 1, 2025 MN 3 CLARKS GROVE MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS3500 · 1XKYDP9X2NJ494786
0 — No
85984663 Oct 2, 2025 CA 1 CORDELIA IF
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN UNKNOWN · 1XKYDP9X2NJ494786
1 392.2-SLLSR No
85830684 Sep 18, 2025 TN 1 MANCHESTER TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV0912 · 1XKYD49XXPJ236713
0 — No
85360333 Jul 29, 2025 KY 3 KUTTAWA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS4500 · 1XKYD49X4PJ263714
2 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLUP No
85240757 Jul 11, 2025 MN 3 WASECA MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB1537 · 1XKYD49X4RJ351858
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84963788 Jun 14, 2025 IA 1 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV3970 · 1XP5DB9XX3D800631
1 393.45D No
84575674 May 2, 2025 TN 3 SOUTH PITTSBURG TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS3500T · 1XKYDP9X2NJ494786
0 — No
84324944 Apr 4, 2025 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS4500 · 1XKYD49X4PJ263714
0 — No
84268598 Mar 24, 2025 MN 3 RAMSEY MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV3970 · 1XP5DB9XX3D800631
4 395.3A2-HOSPRNP, 392.60A-D, 392.2-SLLS2 No
83849574 Feb 2, 2025 IL 3 I-57
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV3970 · 1XP5DB9XX3D800631
0 — No
83571171 Jan 7, 2025 WI 3 GRANTSBURG WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS3500 · 1XKYDP9X2LJ417848
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83542788 Jan 6, 2025 UT 1 WENDOVER UT
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB1537 · 1XKYD49X4RJ351858
6 393.45D-B, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD No
83177823 Nov 15, 2024 WI 3 SPARTA WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB1537 · 1XKYD49X4RJ351858
0 — No
83136568 Nov 8, 2024 NV 3 SLOAN CHECK SITE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS4500 · 1XKYD49X4PJ263714
0 — No
82806640 Sep 30, 2024 WY 3 LUSK POE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV0912 · 1XKYD49XXPJ236713
1 395.26(b) No
82053332 Jul 2, 2024 TN 1 MANCHESTER TN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS4500 · 1XKYD49X4PJ263714
0 — No
81573662 May 9, 2024 CA 2 ca-sr-154-e/-of-sr-246
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS4500 · 1XKYD49X4PJ263714
2 393.9(a), 392.2 No
81421606 Apr 19, 2024 IA 3 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU8538 · 1XKYDP9X4LJ417849
1 392.2 No
81085109 Mar 9, 2024 IA 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU8538 · 1XKYDP9X4LJ417849
3 395.8(e)(1), 392.2, 395.3(a)(3)(i) No
81027117 Mar 4, 2024 IA 1 ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU8538 · 1XKYDP9X4LJ417849
3 393.47(a), 393.48(a), 393.45(b)(2) Yes
80358443 Dec 11, 2023 AZ 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU8839 · 1XKYD49X4RJ351858
2 395.24(d), 392.2 No
80525557 Nov 11, 2023 NM 1 ON I-40 1 MILES E OF WILLIAMS
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
ME PAN1539 · 4V4NC9EH4JN897820
33 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.207(a) No
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0009577374 Apr 21, 2024 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL2491864202 May 26, 2022 FL 3 1 Yes No Fatal
ILX002601358 Apr 16, 2022 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0007984479 Mar 12, 2021 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA4202003272 Sep 10, 2020 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0190350383 Feb 4, 2019 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8727579308 Aug 24, 2018 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX4YZCHQE12G Aug 13, 2017 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8525182706 Jan 20, 2016 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0006867017 Mar 11, 2015 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0100766880 Mar 5, 2015 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0132480197 Aug 25, 2013 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8223981501 Apr 18, 2011 FL 0 2 No No Injury
MN0110150303 Dec 30, 2010 MN 0 2 Yes No Injury
GA2331017001 Aug 6, 2002 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL5898326401 Aug 17, 2000 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0007395725 Sep 11, 1999 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0003780095 Apr 29, 1998 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC208662
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC208662 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA864683918 91X $750,000 Dec 18, 2025 On file ACTIVE
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA864683918 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2025 Dec 18, 2025 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0090723002 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2024 Nov 1, 2025 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0090723001 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2022 Nov 1, 2024 REPLACED
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY AE-000118-01 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2016 Nov 1, 2022 REPLACED
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. NDP-000217-01 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2013 Nov 1, 2016 REPLACED
MAIDEN REINSURANCE COMPANY MR-300264-01 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2010 Nov 1, 2013 REPLACED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200507-01 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2008 Nov 1, 2010 REPLACED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200507-01 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2008 Nov 27, 2010 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP25643A BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2004 Dec 2, 2008 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP25643A BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2004 Nov 1, 2008 REPLACED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200057-01 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2002 Nov 1, 2004 REPLACED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200057-01 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2002 Dec 2, 2004 CANCELLED
MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. TSM-0000014 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2000 Nov 1, 2000 REPLACED
MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. TSM0000014 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2000 May 1, 2002 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP202240 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 1998 Nov 1, 2000 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP202240 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 1995 Dec 3, 1998 NAME CHANGED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP202240 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 1995 Nov 1, 1998 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY 725729 6692 928 BIPD/Primary — Dec 12, 1993 Nov 1, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 18, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Nov 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Nov 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Nov 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Nov 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
  6. Nov 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MAIDEN REINSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Nov 27, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Nov 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Dec 2, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  10. Nov 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  11. Dec 2, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Nov 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. May 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  14. Nov 1, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  15. Nov 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  16. Dec 3, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  17. Nov 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  18. Nov 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jun 7, 1988
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
VALLEY SPRINGS SD SD 2 0
MANCHESTER TN TN 2 0
ST GEORGE PORT OF ENTRY AZ 1 0
ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALE WB CA 1 0
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF CA 1 0
CORDELIA IF CA 1 0
DONNER PASS IF CA 1 1
GRAPEVINE IF CA 1 0
I-57 IL 1 0
KUTTAWA KY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 10 9
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 8 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 6 4
393.203(a) Cab door missing/broken Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
392.9(a) Failing to secure load Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.203 Cab/body parts requirements violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC

Is LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 526091 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC had? ▾
31 roadside inspections are on file for LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 14.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC based? ▾
LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 14139 LINCOLN STREET NE, HAM LAKE, Minnesota 55304. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC self-reports 7 power units and 7 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
18 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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