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Carrier profile · USDOT 592823 · MC286684 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lightning Inc

Menomonie, WI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1995
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+10 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (715) 235-2025
10
Power units
8
Drivers
9
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
797K
Annual miles
31 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 9 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
9
Driver inspections
9
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2000)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC286684
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Mar 1, 2015Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
10
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionFertilizer Ice Melt
Annual mileage
797,309 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
592823
MC / docket
MC-286684
Legal name
Lightning Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 7, 1995
Last MCS-150
Feb 24, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
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.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (715) 235-2025
Sharing this email 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 Inc's USDOT number?

Lightning Inc's USDOT number is 592823 and its docket number is MC286684.

Is Lightning Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Lightning Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 9 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Lightning Inc's fleet?

10 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 24, 2026.

What insurance does Lightning Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Lightning Inc located?

Lightning Inc is located at 670TH Street, Menomonie, WI, 54751-5564. Phone: (715) 235-2025.

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