FMCSA Carrier Profile
LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC
Ham Lake, MN
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 38 yrs, 2 mo
Authority
Active
MC-208662 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 38 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC208662
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA864683918
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
526091
MC Number
MC-208662
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 3, 1993
Authority Granted
June 7, 1988
Annual Mileage
766,210 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
14139 Lincoln Street Ne, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Dickenson
Officer 2
Renee K Dickenson
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Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
18 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th 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
23
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X3PD862608 | 0 | Clean |
| June 16, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXD49X3PD862608 | 2 | Passed |
| February 28, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X6RJ355815 | 1 | Passed |
| December 1, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X2NJ494786 | 0 | Clean |
| October 2, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKYDP9X2NJ494786 | 0 | Clean |
| September 18, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49XXPJ236713 | 0 | Clean |
| July 29, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X4PJ263714 | 2 | Passed |
| July 11, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49X4RJ351858 | 1 | Passed |
| June 14, 2025 | IA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XP5DB9XX3D800631 | 1 | Passed |
| May 2, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X2NJ494786 | 0 | Clean |
| April 4, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH M · 1XKYD49X4PJ263714 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9XX3D800631 | 3 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 23 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA4
TN4
MN3
CA2
KY2
WI2
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
10
Tractor
8
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530M6079608 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4PJ263714 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536HU815002 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4RJ351858 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2NJ494786 | 3 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX3D800631 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K6445811 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534L6867905 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXPJ236713 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3PD862608 | 2 | — |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42223VB090788 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L6157202 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534H6996038 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534HU815001 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538HU815003 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539M6079607 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ2319802 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6RJ355815 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2LJ417848 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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