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LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC

DOT 526091
MC 208662
Entity Carrier
14139 LINCOLN STREET NE, HAM LAKE, MN 55304 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
526091
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Overview

LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Apr 2025, based in Ham Lake, Minnesota, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 7 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Reefer.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
0%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedApr 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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25 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

19
Inspections, 24 mo
21
Violations, 24 mo
0
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-04
395.24 — HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-06-16
392.2-INAT — Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving (Unit D)
2026-06-16
393.207F-SDAS — Suspension - Deflated air suspension (Unit 2)
2026-02-28
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2025-10-02
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2025-07-29
392.2-SLLUP — State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway (Unit D)
2025-07-29
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2025-07-11
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-06-14
393.45D — Brake connections with leaks or constrictions (Unit 1)
2025-03-24
395.3A2-HOSPRNP — Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2025-03-24
395.3A2-HOSPRNP — Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation (Unit D)
2025-03-24
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-03-24
392.60A-D — Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV (Unit D)
2025-01-07
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-01-06
395.3A1-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time (Unit D)
2025-01-06
395.3A2-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim (Unit D)
2025-01-06
393.75A3-ATIS — Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)
2025-01-06
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 2)
2025-01-06
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 2)
2025-01-06
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2024-09-30
395.26B — Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units7
Drivers7
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-208662

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 526091 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC operate?
It runs 7 power units with 7 drivers on file.

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14139 LINCOLN STREET NE
HAM LAKE, MN 55304
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