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LIGHTNIN EXPRESS LLC
Vansant, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2845259 · MC 953788
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-953788 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 16, 2017; first granted February 26, 2016 (10 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC953788
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300282803
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2845259
MC Number
MC-953788
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 4, 2016
Authority First Granted
February 26, 2016
Authority Reinstated
March 16, 2017
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1021 Cranenest Road, Vansant, VA 24656
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Freddie L Newberry
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC4
NC1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLB0X31J876363 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W990 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NK1X4EX3TJ203085 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Kenworth K100 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NK1XPEX6SJ132920 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMBPDV2TLWF3212 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | 0006900019 | HENDERSONVILLE NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NK1XPEX6SJ132920 |
VA 162048D |
| April 29, 2026 | 0325003225 | DORCHESTER SC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBPDV2TLWF3212 |
VA 83075P |
| April 29, 2026 | 0340002759 | DORCHESTER SC | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NK1X4EX3TJ203085 |
VA 83226P |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| February 10, 2025 | 0325002422 | DORCHESTER SC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDLB0X31J876363 |
VA 79935P |
| July 23, 2024 | W393000229 | US 176 @WASSAMASSAW LN, SC | II | — | — | MARTIN MARIETTA | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDLB0X31J876363 |
VA 79935P |
| April 22, 2024 | 5233001565 | MARION VA | II | 4 | — | S&T CONSTRUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS D |
1NPXGGGG60D202672 1PLE045267PH55312 |
VA 45543PZ VA ST140 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| February 12, 2024 | 7836000005 | WYTHEVILLE VA | II | — | — | SPEYSIDE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1NPXGGGG60D202672 5JYCV4523HEP02653 |
VA 45543PZ VA ST154 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MARTIN MARIETTA | 1 | July 23, 2024 |
| S&T CONSTRUCTION | 1 | April 22, 2024 |
| SPEYSIDE | 1 | February 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 6, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 26, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 31, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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