LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC
USDOT 871631 • 144 MAIN STREET, GARDINER, NY, 12525
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Q02 6340017 | ON FILE | Feb 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CIM 0373691 | ON FILE | Feb 13, 2011 | Mar 27, 2016 |
| ULSTER SAVINGS BANK | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Oct 20, 2006 | Mar 4, 2007 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1360153 | REPLACED | Dec 3, 2018 | Feb 13, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1360153 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2018 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1360153 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2014 | Dec 3, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1386500 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2013 | Feb 13, 2014 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08672179 001 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08672179 001 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 13, 2013 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08672179 001 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10NSMTR104463PG01 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2011 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN595158 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2009 | Feb 13, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN595158 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2009 | Feb 13, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN595158 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2009 | Aug 26, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN595158 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2009 | Aug 26, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN547862 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2007 | Jul 27, 2009 |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0146859E3052D | NAME CHANGED | Jan 28, 2002 | Apr 21, 2002 |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0146859E3052D | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2002 | Jan 28, 2002 |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 146858-E30-52D | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2002 | Feb 13, 2007 |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 146858-E30-52D | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2002 | Feb 21, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | Q02 6340017 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1360153 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1360153 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2019 | Feb 13, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1360153 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2018 | Dec 3, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CIM 0373691 | CARGO | Mar 27, 2016 | Mar 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1386500 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2014 | Feb 13, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08672179 001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2013 | Feb 13, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08672179 001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08672179 001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10NSMTR104463PG01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN595158 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2011 | Feb 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN595158 | CARGO | Feb 13, 2011 | Feb 13, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN595158 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2009 | Aug 26, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN595158 | CARGO | Aug 26, 2009 | Aug 26, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN547862 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2009 | Jul 27, 2009 |
| CANCEL | ULSTER SAVINGS BANK | NONE | TRUST FUND | Mar 4, 2007 | Mar 4, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | 146858-E30-52D | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2007 | Feb 21, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | 146858-E30-52D | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2007 | Feb 13, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | 0146859E3052D | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2002 | Apr 21, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | 0146859E3052D | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2002 | Jan 28, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-421420 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-421420 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-421420 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC421420 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2019 |
| MC421420 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2019 |
| MC421420 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2018 |
| MC421420 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2018 |
| MC421420 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2014 |
| MC421420 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2014 |
| MC421420 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 23, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC421420 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 23, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC421420 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 10, 2009 | REVOKED | Feb 21, 2012 |
| MC421420 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2007 |
| MC421420 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 2006 | REVOKED | Jan 25, 2007 |
| MC421420 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 18, 2002 | REVOKED | Feb 21, 2012 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 81 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from 81 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 14 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (81 inspections)
Showing 50 of 81
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Newark City | I-95 Western Alignment | ...NM6752 | LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC |
| Feb 23, 2022 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: 44 86011153 | ...238674 | LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC |
| Oct 20, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2020 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2013 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2013 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2011 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2010 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events