LIGHTNER & LIGHTNER INC
USDOT 919682 • DBA: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK • 3817 KIPP STREET, MADISON, WI, 53718
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 4170845 | ON FILE | Jun 29, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 316569 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6696111 | ON FILE | Jan 19, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 316569 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | SURETY | 3415734 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2020 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6696111 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 19, 2020 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6696111 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 311578 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 311578 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 39BSBHS8239 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2017 | Jun 29, 2020 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6696111 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 308763 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 308763 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 305954 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 303300 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 300690 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6696111 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 19, 2020 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6696111 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 300681 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6696111 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 043CP00039 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 043CP00039 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | XBA 0304628 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2001 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | XBA 0304628 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2001 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | XIM0304628 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | XIM0304628 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | XBA0304628 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 10, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 316569 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 316569 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | 4170845 | SURETY | Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | 3415734 | SURETY | Jun 29, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6696111 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6696111 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 311578 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 311578 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 39BSBHS8239 | SURETY | Jun 29, 2020 | Jun 29, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6696111 | CARGO | Jan 19, 2020 | Jan 19, 2020 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6696111 | CARGO | Jan 19, 2020 | Jan 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6696111 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6696111 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 308763 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 308763 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 305954 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 303300 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 300690 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 300681 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6696111 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 043CP00039 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 043CP00039 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | XBA 0304628 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | XIM0304628 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | XIM0304628 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | XBA 0304628 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | XBA0304628 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2001 | Jan 10, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | FF-019721 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF019721 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2020 |
| MC397609 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2020 |
| FF019721 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 2017 | REVOKED | Jun 8, 2021 |
| FF019721 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 2017 | REVOKED | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC397609 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2012 |
| MC397609 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC397609 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2001 | — | Unknown |
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
5 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 85838242 | BLAND VA | VA | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 393.95F | No |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 84358959 | MANCHESTER TN | TN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 83805789 | EAU CLAIRE WI | WI | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.81-H, 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 79519806 | I-294 N/B LINCOLN OASIS | IL | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 395.3(a)(2) | No |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 78935717 | I-94 E/B @ RACE RD | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16(a), 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| May 18, 2023 | 78678330 | KENOSHA SWEF | WI | Level 1 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONONA | USH 012 WB | ...MJ9380 | LIGHTNER & LIGHTNER INC |
| Jul 14, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | VERONA | CTH PB NB | ...MZ0878 | LIGHTNER & LIGHTNER INC |
| Oct 15, 2009 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2004 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events