PRECISION TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 915626 • DBA: LIGHTNING EXPRESS • 2120 LAKE OMEGA ST, EL PASO, TX, 79936
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-396675 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 4, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0189358001 | ON FILE | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 4, 2026 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0189358001 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2022 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0189358001 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2022 | Jan 20, 2024 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0189358001 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 10, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0189358001 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 11, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN301596 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2021 | Feb 11, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN301596 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2021 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTS0004230 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTS0000912 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2016 | Mar 11, 2021 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTS0000912 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 7, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP14697A | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN088108 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2014 | Jan 7, 2015 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTS0000478 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2013 | Jan 7, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05371903 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2012 | Jan 7, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05371902 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2011 | Jan 7, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05371901 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2010 | Jan 7, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC2733783 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2009 | Jan 7, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP18398A | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2004 | Jan 7, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP18398A | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2004 | Jan 7, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP18398A | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2004 | Jan 7, 2004 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 393093 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2003 | Jan 7, 2004 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0000885 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2001 | Dec 19, 2002 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0000885 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 19, 2001 | Mar 31, 2002 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK0000885 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2001 | Dec 19, 2001 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA0677049-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2000 | Dec 19, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0189358001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 4, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0189358001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2024 | Jan 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0189358001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0189358001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN301596 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2022 | Feb 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0189358001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2022 | Feb 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN301596 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | LTS0004230 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | LTS0000912 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2021 | Mar 11, 2021 |
| NAMECHG | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | LTS0000912 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP14697A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2016 | Jan 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN088108 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2015 | Jan 7, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | LTS0000478 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2014 | Jan 7, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05371903 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2013 | Jan 7, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05371902 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2012 | Jan 7, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05371901 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2011 | Jan 7, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC2733783 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2010 | Jan 7, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP18398A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2009 | Jan 7, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 393093 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2004 | Jan 7, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP18398A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2004 | Jan 7, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP18398A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2004 | Jan 7, 2004 |
| CANCEL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000885 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2002 | Dec 19, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000885 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2002 | Mar 31, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK0000885 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2001 | Dec 19, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0677049-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2001 | Dec 19, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-396675 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-396675 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC396675 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2024 |
| MC396675 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2022 |
| MC396675 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2022 |
| MC396675 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2021 |
| MC396675 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 9, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC396675 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2016 |
| MC396675 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2011 |
| MC396675 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 16, 2010 | REVOKED | May 31, 2016 |
| MC396675 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2010 |
| MC396675 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 3, 2001 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2010 |
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 • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.132(c) | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | PUEBLO | I 25 AT MCCULLEY AVE | ...757249 | LIGHTNING EXPRESS |
| May 23, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2009 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events