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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 326966 · MC204764 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lightning Transportation Inc

Hagerstown, MD · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1988
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberIntermodal ContainersChemicals+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (301) 582-5700
256
Power units
247
Drivers
379
Inspections · 24 mo
22
Crashes · 24 mo
20M
Annual miles
38 yr
Registered
74
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 35.2% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
35.2%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 90 of 256 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 5 of 378 inspections
Crashes
22
1 fatal10 injury22 tow-away
Crash rate 0.56 per 1M mi
Total inspections
379
Driver inspections
378
Vehicle inspections
256
People injured
14
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC204764
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Dec 1, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Obsidian Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Suretec Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
256
Power units
256
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
269
Trailers owned
247
Drivers
247
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberIntermodal ContainersChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper Products
Annual mileage
19,689,184 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
326966
MC / docket
MC-204764
Legal name
Lightning Transportation Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 12, 1988
Last MCS-150
Jun 19, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
247 (247)
Hazmat
Yes
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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Lightning Transportation Inc's USDOT number?

Lightning Transportation Inc's USDOT number is 326966 and its docket number is MC204764.

Is Lightning Transportation Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Lightning Transportation Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 379 roadside inspections, a 35.2% vehicle and 1.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 22 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Lightning Transportation Inc's fleet?

256 power units and 247 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 19, 2026.

What insurance does Lightning Transportation Inc carry?

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

Where is Lightning Transportation Inc located?

Lightning Transportation Inc is located at 16820 Unit C Blake Road, Hagerstown, MD, 21740. Phone: (301) 582-5700.

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