FMCSA Carrier Profile
ROBERT D LIGHTNER
DBA: Rl Trucking
Owner / Officer: Robert D Lightner
Active
No Safety Rating
Authority Active
Active 1 yr, 5 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
33rd pct · 1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting Notes
ROBERT D LIGHTNER is an active FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in Pierceville, Kansas, operating under DOT 2947713. No high-severity flags were found on authority or insurance records. Across 1 FMCSA inspection on record, this carrier shows 0.0% driver OOS. Authority and safety history are clean as of this page's last update.
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2947713
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 17, 2016
Authority Reinstated
February 26, 2025
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Pierceville, KS
Phone
Operating Authority
MC004520
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
1 · $750,000 · Policy CA991138620
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Safety Percentile
33rd percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2025 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X22N577946 | 0 | Clean |
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 4, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| Revocation Order | On Record |
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