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LIGHTNING TRANSPORT LLC
Lyman, SC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2955486 · MC 1609
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1609 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC001609
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP66634A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2955486
MC Number
MC-1609
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 16, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 19, 2016
Authority Granted
January 9, 2017
Annual Mileage
129,466 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Lyman, SC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2024 | UT | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH8KN219475 | 8 | 2 OOS |
| November 13, 2024 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH1GN966987 | 0 | Clean |
| October 4, 2024 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH1GN966987 | 0 | Clean |
| September 18, 2024 | OR | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH1GN966987 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC1
OR1
SD1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1GN966987 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B0EL821829 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W08L130307 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C96T020021 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8KN219475 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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