FMCSA Carrier Profile
LIGHTNING EXPRESS LLC
Aurora, CO
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo
Authority
Active
MC-804394 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
54.5% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
54.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC804394
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy MDX-25-294148-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3976663
MC Number
MC-804394
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
October 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 27, 2022
Authority Reinstated
May 31, 2024
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1336 S Joplin St, Aurora, CO 80017
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cristina Valle Rivera
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Out-of-Service Rate
54.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 93rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service13
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate400.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (394.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNJ7AV5P5T52770 | 1 | Passed |
| June 19, 2026 | WY | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNJ8JV3G4S61007 | 0 | Clean |
| May 26, 2026 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNJ7AV7R5T56046 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| January 10, 2026 | WY | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ8JVXE4S56285 | 11 | 6 OOS |
| October 24, 2025 | UT | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ8JVXE4S56285 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| August 13, 2025 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ8JV3G4S61007 | 0 | Clean |
| July 31, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ8JVXE4S56285 | 2 | Passed |
| July 30, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ8JVXE4S56285 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 10, 2025 | OK | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ8JV3G4S61007 | 1 | Passed |
| June 19, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ8JV3G4S61007 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| September 27, 2024 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ8JV3G4S61007 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| June 27, 2024 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWDTXEDFP7689 | 4 | 1 OOS |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA2
CO2
NY2
WY2
AZ1
OK1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV3G4S61007 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JVXE4S56285 | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDTXEDFP7689 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AV5P5T52770 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AV7R5T56046 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 31, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 28, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 23, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 1, 2016 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 28, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 29, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| April 25, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 28, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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