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Carrier profile · USDOT 6524876 · MC54400257 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lightning LLC

De Soto, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2026
Authority pendingNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (702) 860-6345
2
Power units
4
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
0 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
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Carrier authority pending: FMCSA has not yet granted the application. Registered less than a year ago: New entrants are a common vector for double brokering and fraud.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority5/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Pending
Broker
None
Docket
MC54400257
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
6524876
MC / docket
MC-54400257
Legal name
Lightning LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 12, 2026
Last MCS-150
N/A
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Lightning LLC's USDOT number?

Lightning LLC's USDOT number is 6524876 and its docket number is MC54400257.

Is Lightning LLC authorized to operate?

Its operating authority application is pending with FMCSA.

What is Lightning LLC's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Lightning LLC's fleet?

2 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150.

Where is Lightning LLC located?

Lightning LLC is located at 1006 Linden Street, De Soto, IA, 50069-1300. Phone: (702) 860-6345.

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