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LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT 326966
MC 204764
Entity Carrier
16820 UNIT C BLAKE ROAD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory22 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
326966
ACTIVE

Overview

LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jun 2026, based in Hagerstown, Maryland, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 256 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed, Tanker and Intermodal / Container.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
1.3404825737265416%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
33.6%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJun 2026
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: 8.6
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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623 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

376
Inspections, 24 mo
618
Violations, 24 mo
136
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-08
393.75A3-TAOLTIS — Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-09-03
392.2-SLLTL — State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation (Unit D)
2026-08-25
391.11B4-CLHA — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-08-25
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-08-25
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-08-20
393.48A-BI-SA — Brake - Inoperative on a steering axle (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-20
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-08-20
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-08-19
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)
2026-08-10
392.2-SLLS1 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-08-10
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-08-07
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-08-07
393.9A-LSLIWR — Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-07
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-07
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-07
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-08-07
393.45D-BAAL — Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-07
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-08-06
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-08-06
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-07-31
396.3A1-F — Fuel - Dripping leak. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-07-31
392.4A-DOSU — Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-07-27
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-07-27
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-07-27
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 2)
2026-07-27
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-07-27
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-07-23
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-23
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-07-23
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)

Fleet Profile

Power units256
Drivers247
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMajor carrier (201+ units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-204764

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 TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 326966 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.3404825737265416% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
It runs 256 power units with 247 drivers on file.

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HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
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