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Carrier profile · USDOT 1812871 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lightning Foundations Inc

DBA Lfi · Clearfield, IA · Interstate carrier · Since 2008
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (641) 336-2086
2
Power units
5
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
90K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Annual mileage
90,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1812871
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Lightning Foundations Inc
DBA
Lfi
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 19, 2008
Last MCS-150
May 11, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (641) 336-2086
  • DM2 LLC · USDOT 3573601 · Clearfield, IA
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  • DM2 LLC · USDOT 3573601 · Clearfield, IA
Sharing this street address
  • DM2 LLC · USDOT 3573601 · Clearfield, IA

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Frequently asked

What is Lightning Foundations Inc's USDOT number?

Lightning Foundations Inc's USDOT number is 1812871.

Is Lightning Foundations Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Lightning Foundations Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Lightning Foundations Inc's fleet?

2 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 11, 2026.

Where is Lightning Foundations Inc located?

Lightning Foundations Inc is located at 1209 County Highway J23, Clearfield, IA, 50840. Phone: (641) 336-2086.

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