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Carrier profile · USDOT 3743013 · MC1325726 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lightning Logistics LLC

Council Bluffs, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2021
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFreight of All Kinds
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (402) 850-1637
48
Power units
45
Drivers
69
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
2.4M
Annual miles
5 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
8.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 24 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.4%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 69 inspections
Crashes
2
1 fatal1 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.42 per 1M mi
Total inspections
69
Driver inspections
69
Vehicle inspections
24
People injured
1
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1325726
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$300K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Old Republic Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
48
Power units
48
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
45
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFreight of All Kinds
Annual mileage
2,367,279 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3743013
MC / docket
MC-1325726
Legal name
Lightning Logistics LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 13, 2021
Last MCS-150
Jun 9, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
45 (3)
Hazmat
Yes
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 · (402) 850-1637
Sharing this email address
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 Logistics LLC's USDOT number?

Lightning Logistics LLC's USDOT number is 3743013 and its docket number is MC1325726.

Is Lightning Logistics LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Lightning Logistics LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 69 roadside inspections, a 8.3% vehicle and 1.4% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (1 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Lightning Logistics LLC's fleet?

48 power units and 45 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 9, 2025.

What insurance does Lightning Logistics LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Old Republic Insurance Company.

Where is Lightning Logistics LLC located?

Lightning Logistics LLC is located at 2441 River Rd, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501. Phone: (402) 850-1637.

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