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  • Broker authority is currently revoked as of Dec 9, 2013 · Docket MC318649.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 411 days (since Apr 1, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC

WICHITA, KS

USDOT 685618 Active CORPORATION Based in WICHITA, KS

LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in WICHITA, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 685618. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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 5 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in Wichita, KS. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common (broker authority is revoked).

Power Units
5
Drivers
4
Inspections
7
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
7 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC318649
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 25% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in KS (3 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.3% of violations); top code 391.41A-MCPVI (Physical qualification - general) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Rntr are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Broker 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Apr 1, 2025 (411 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 33.3% vs 6.7% +26.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 4.00 vs 1.80 +2.20
BOC-3 Process Agent
SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
Serves 16,884 carriers
Location & Contact
5755 SOUTH HOOVER RD #10
WICHITA, KS 67215
Phone: 3163999002
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 685618
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 121,354 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
33.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 199,212 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 199,212 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +16.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 violations
1 OOS · 10.0%
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kansas (KS) 3 1 33.3% Sep 16, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 6
Great Dane 2
Utility 2
International 1
Rntr 1
Stoughton 1
Trail-Eze 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85802216 Sep 16, 2025 KS 2 ks-sumner-county---191
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 236149 · 1FUJGEDV7CLBE4691
3 391.41A-MCPVI, 393.30-B, 393.11A1-CSURR No
83205687 Nov 19, 2024 KS 2 ks-sedgwick-county---173
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 154267 · 1FUJA6CKX7LX34325
6 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.16AD No
82360181 Aug 9, 2024 KS 1 ks-sedgwick-county---173
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 236147 · 1FUJA6CK26LW16431
3 393.75(a), 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1) Yes
80862531 Feb 14, 2024 KS 3 ks-sedgwick-county---173
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 159068 · 3AKJGED6XGSGY7136
0 — No
79674949 Sep 15, 2023 KS 2 ks-sedgwick-county---173
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 236148 · 1FUJA6CG37PY69103
1 392.2 No
79674976 Sep 14, 2023 KS 2 ks-reno-county---155
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 236147 · 1FUJA6CK26LW16431
0 — No
79654018 Sep 12, 2023 KS 3 ks-sedgwick-county---173
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 186065 · 3HCDZAPR8LL814800
0 — No
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
KS2024E29684 Aug 9, 2024 KS 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
KS2015E09803 Jun 24, 2015 KS 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
KS2012E03902 Jan 5, 2012 KS 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
KS2011E01791 Jan 27, 2011 KS 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
KS2010E01984 Jun 10, 2010 KS 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
KS2006012844 Jul 10, 2006 KS 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
KS2001004661 Jul 3, 2001 KS 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (2 dockets)
COMMON
MC318649
Active
—
View full authority record →
BROKER
MC318649
Revoked
Granted Dec 9, 2013 Revoked Dec 9, 2013
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Dec 9, 2013 MC318649 Broker REVOKED Dec 9, 2013
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0248208001 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2024 Apr 1, 2025 CANCELLED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A 3265509 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2017 Apr 1, 2024 REPLACED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CTP1029683 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2012 Apr 1, 2017 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP20430A CARGO Apr 1, 2004 Nov 7, 2013 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP20430A BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2004 May 4, 2012 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP20430A BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2004 Apr 1, 2012 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY PAP2173900499 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 1999 Apr 1, 2004 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY SPF161290499 CARGO Apr 1, 1999 Apr 1, 2004 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. NONE SURETY Feb 20, 1998 Feb 15, 2000 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9RJ01 CARGO Apr 1, 1997 Apr 1, 1999 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9RJ01 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 1997 Apr 22, 1999 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9RJ01 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 1997 Apr 1, 1999 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9RJ01 CARGO Apr 1, 1997 Apr 22, 1999 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 1, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Apr 1, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Apr 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  4. Apr 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  5. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  6. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Nov 7, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  8. May 4, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Apr 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  10. Apr 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Apr 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Feb 15, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  13. Apr 22, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  14. Apr 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  15. May 6, 1997
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.75(a) Tires/tubes - general defects Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general 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 685618 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 S. 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? ▾
7 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 33.3% (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 5755 SOUTH HOOVER RD #10, WICHITA, Kansas 67215. 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? ▾
Yes. LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC318649). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC self-reports 5 power units and 4 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? ▾
7 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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