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Carrier profile · USDOT 526091 · MC208662 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lightning Express Inc

Ham Lake, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodPlants, Flowers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (763) 754-3434
7
Power units
7
Drivers
19
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
766K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 6 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 19 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
19
Driver inspections
19
Vehicle inspections
6
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC208662
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Dec 18, 2025Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
7
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
17
Trailers owned
7
Drivers
7
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodPlants, Flowers
Annual mileage
766,210 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
526091
MC / docket
MC-208662
Legal name
Lightning Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 3, 1993
Last MCS-150
Apr 11, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
7 (7)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Lightning Express Inc's USDOT number?

Lightning Express Inc's USDOT number is 526091 and its docket number is MC208662.

Is Lightning Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Lightning Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 19 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Lightning Express Inc's fleet?

7 power units and 7 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 11, 2025.

What insurance does Lightning Express Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is Lightning Express Inc located?

Lightning Express Inc is located at 14139 Lincoln Street NE, Ham Lake, MN, 55304. Phone: (763) 754-3434.

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