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Carrier profile · USDOT 2872386 · MC963557 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

SM Lightning Inc

Turlock, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2016
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. Mail+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (209) 277-8031
6
Power units
6
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1.0M
Annual miles
10 yr
Registered
92
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 37.5% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% 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
11.1%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 9 inspections
Driver out-of-service
37.5%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 8 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
8
Vehicle inspections
9
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC963557
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jun 12, 2026Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
8
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
1,000,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2872386
MC / docket
MC-963557
Legal name
SM Lightning Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 30, 2016
Last MCS-150
Sep 1, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (6)
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 SM Lightning Inc's USDOT number?

SM Lightning Inc's USDOT number is 2872386 and its docket number is MC963557.

Is SM Lightning Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is SM Lightning Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections, a 11.1% vehicle and 37.5% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is SM Lightning Inc's fleet?

6 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 1, 2026.

What insurance does SM Lightning Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is SM Lightning Inc located?

SM Lightning Inc is located at 1950 W Chamberlain Dr, Turlock, CA, 95382. Phone: (209) 277-8031.

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