LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC

USDOT 695876 Active INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: WILLIAM KLINE General Freight Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Based in PLAINWELL, MI Grade A · 94
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Book with caution — review signals below

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

Caution
Coverage resumed · Aug 1, 2013
Common (Property) reinstated · Oct 31, 2014
Policy effective · Feb 1, 2023
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 83 days May 10, 2013 → Aug 1, 2013
  • Common (Property) gap · 81 days Inactive Aug 11, 2014 → reinstated Oct 31, 2014
  • 1 fatality on crash record 2 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: WILLIAM KLINE
Cargo: General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC (USDOT 695876)
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
Officer(s): WILLIAM KLINE (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 83 days — May 10, 2013 → Aug 1, 2013
  • Common (Property) gap · 81 days — Inactive Aug 11, 2014 → reinstated Oct 31, 2014
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 2 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file — FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY  · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/695876/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197584 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 695876
In FMCSA records since Jun 27, 1997 (~29y)
MC / docket MC331795
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner WILLIAM KLINE
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 760,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
14310 KANE RD
PLAINWELL, MI 49080
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 695876
In FMCSA records since Jun 27, 1997 (~29y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 760,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
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 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0
Trucks 4 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 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
5
Drivers
3
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC is a individual based in PLAINWELL, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 695876. 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 5 power units and 3 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Plainwell, MI. Across 4 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 common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MI (4 stops), with Level 5 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, GMC, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 197,584 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,584 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,584 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 11, 2014 to Oct 31, 2014 (81 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 10, 2013 to Aug 1, 2013 (83 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-02 2026-02

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 4 0 0.0% Feb 4, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 2
GMC 1
Peterbilt 1
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86957243 Feb 4, 2026 MI 5
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86957242 Feb 4, 2026 MI 5
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86957241 Feb 4, 2026 MI 5
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86957234 Feb 4, 2026 MI 5
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0001241414 Dec 24, 2017 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI004522176B Jan 22, 2003 MI 1 0 No No Fatal
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 PDF
Oct 31, 2014 MC331795-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 30, 2013 MC331795-C CPL CERTIFICATE CPL →
Dec 24, 2013 MC331795 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (33 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY CAP 0039950 91X Feb 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP317218 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2022 Feb 1, 2023 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP212853 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2021 Feb 2, 2022 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP212853 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2021 Feb 1, 2022 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP10861002/0102/01/2020 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2020 Feb 1, 2021 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP004958 BIPD/Primary Dec 30, 2019 Feb 1, 2020 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP004958 BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2019 Dec 30, 2019 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP004958 BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2019 Feb 1, 2020 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP004958 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2019 Mar 8, 2019 REPLACED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP004958 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2019 Mar 28, 2019 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP901518 BIPD/Primary May 30, 2018 Feb 1, 2019 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP901518 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2018 Jun 12, 2018 CANCELLED
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY K2GP901518 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2018 May 30, 2018 REPLACED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK006413-02 BIPD/Primary Sep 6, 2017 Feb 1, 2018 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK006413-02 BIPD/Primary Jun 2, 2017 Sep 7, 2017 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK006413-02 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2017 Jun 2, 2017 REPLACED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK006413-02 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2017 Jun 7, 2017 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK006413-01 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2016 Feb 1, 2017 CANCELLED
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY PTOWK006413-00 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2015 Feb 1, 2016 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 3227950 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2014 Aug 1, 2014 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 3227950 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2014 Feb 1, 2015 REPLACED
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 613-00-01-22-0000 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2013 Aug 1, 2014 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 83 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 10, 2013 to Aug 1, 2013
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY TIP-CL-0011621-0 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2012 May 10, 2013 CANCELLED
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO TWP DY00589 11 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2011 Aug 1, 2012 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 2, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jan 25, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Feb 1, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 29, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Feb 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Feb 1, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 23, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Dec 30, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Mar 28, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Mar 11, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Mar 8, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Feb 1, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jan 31, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Jun 12, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. May 31, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. May 30, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Feb 1, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Jan 30, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Sep 7, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Sep 7, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jun 7, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Jun 5, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Jun 2, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Feb 2, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Feb 1, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Feb 1, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  29. Feb 1, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Feb 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Oct 31, 2014
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  32. Aug 11, 2014
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  33. Aug 11, 2014
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  34. Aug 11, 2014
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 81 days (through Oct 31, 2014)
  35. Aug 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Aug 1, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. May 10, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
  38. May 10, 2013
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 83 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 1, 2013)
  39. Aug 1, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
  40. Aug 1, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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How to verify LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC

  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 RECOVERY & TOWING LLC

Is LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 695876 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 RECOVERY & TOWING LLC's safety rating?
LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC had?
4 roadside inspections are on file for LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC 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 RECOVERY & TOWING LLC's out-of-service rate?
LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC based?
LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 14310 KANE RD, PLAINWELL, Michigan 49080. 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 RECOVERY & TOWING LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC331795). 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 RECOVERY & TOWING LLC operate?
LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC self-reports 5 power units and 3 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 RECOVERY & TOWING LLC had any crashes?
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC 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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