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Phone (608) 278-0800Madison, WI

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Find this carrier by: Lightner & Lightner · Lightner · USDOT 919682 · FF 19721 · MC 397609 · 608-278-0800 · 6082780800 · Madison, WI

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USDOT
USDOT919682
FF
19721 +1
Registered
2000 · 25 yrs
Location
Madison, WI
MCS-150 filed
Feb 10, 2026

USDOT registration

Active

Registration status; not operating authority

Authority record

Listed active

Common carrier; verify in Motus

Insurance record

$2 Million

Stored BIPD filing + cargo

Safety rating

Not rated

No safety rating available; not a safety verdict

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

Lightner & Lightner INC is an active carrier and freight forwarder based in Madison, WI, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 919682 and MC 397609. Phone: (608) 278-0800. It reports 18 power units and 18 drivers on its MCS-150 (Feb 10, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 6 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.

USDOT 919682 was first registered with FMCSA on Dec 5, 2000 (25 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Feb 10, 2026. FMCSA records a revocation of contract authority FF019721 effective Jun 8, 2021 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company) took effect Feb 1, 2023, recorded as "TERM/REPL". Its vehicles were inspected 6 times on record, most recently on Aug 31, 2026, most often in WI.

18Power units, as filed
18Drivers, as filed
6Inspections (24 mo)
0Crashes recorded (24 mo)
308,108Miles per year (2025)

Equipment on record

Straight TruckInspection

VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier

Dates behind this profile

MCS-150 filing
Feb 10, 2026
Registration record changed
Nov 10, 2026
Latest inspection recorded
Aug 31, 2026
Latest crash recorded
Not available
Latest vehicle observation
Aug 31, 2026

Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.

USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
Timothy Lightner
Company officer 2
Lisa Paley
Legal name
Lightner & Lightner INC
Doing business as
Two Men And A Truck
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Carrier & Freight Forwarder

Registration & filings

USDOT number
919682
Docket numbers
FF 19721 (active), MC 397609 (active)
Registered
Dec 5, 2000 (25 yrs)
D&B (DUNS)
927656579
Last MCS-150
Feb 10, 2026
Usual MCS-150 schedule
February 2028 (see temporary relief below)
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat, as filed
No
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).

Carriers in Madison, WI

USDOT registrations in Madison
1,808
Currently active
1,011 (56%)
One-truck operations
1,066 (59%)
With for-hire authority
576 (32%)
Registered in the last 12 months
56

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 12, 2026. This carrier reports 18 power units against a local average of 7.2.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
919682
Docket numbers
FF 19721, MC 397609
D&B (DUNS)
927656579
Phone
(608) 278-0800608-278-08006082780800
Email
lisa.paley@twomen.com
Officers
Timothy Lightner, Lisa Paley
Legal name
Lightner & Lightner INC
DBA
Two Men And A Truck
Address
3817 Kipp Street, Madison, WI 53718
Plates inspected under this USDOT
GE10651 WI, GE10328 WI, GD84605 WI, GD93819 WI, GD90715 WI

Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.

Legitimacy check

A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.

  • Pass:
    Not on the U.S. sanctions list

    Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.

  • Pass:
    USDOT registration is active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 919682 as active.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    Stored BIPD amount: $2 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.

  • Pass:
    No federal out-of-service orders

    None on record for this USDOT.

  • Pass:
    No prior revocation linked

    No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.

Connected companies

Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.

6connected USDOT numbers
0not active
Officer 6Address 1Phone 1

Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.

Authority & insurance

Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.

FMCSA filing records

Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.

Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.

Operating authority

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance filings

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Suspension and revocation notices

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance history

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Earlier FMCSA filing records

These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.

Stored operating authority

Operating authority by type
Authority typeRecorded statusApplication pendingRevocation pending
CommonActiveNoneNone
ContractInactiveNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

PropertyHousehold goods
FF 19721
Active
MC 397609
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
$2 Million
Cargo
On file
Bond / trust
Not on file

Insurance filings

Stored insurance filings
TypeInsurerFormPolicyCoverageEffective
CargoHanover Insurance Co.34RHE H907637—Feb 1, 2022
Liability (BIPD)Old Republic Insurance Company91XMWTB 316569$2 MillionFeb 1, 2023

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
BIPD/PrimaryOld Republic Insurance CompanyMWTB 316569Oct 1, 2021Feb 1, 2023Replaced (TERM/REPL)
SURETYGreat American Alliance Company4170845Jun 29, 2022Aug 5, 2022Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOFederal Insurance Co.6696111Jan 1, 2020Feb 1, 2022Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryOld Republic Insurance CompanyMWTB 311578Feb 1, 2018Oct 1, 2021Replaced (TERM/REPL)
CARGOFederal Insurance Co.6696111Oct 1, 2013Jan 19, 2020Cancelled (TERM/CANCL)
CARGOFederal Insurance Co.6696111Jan 1, 2020Jan 19, 2020Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOFederal Insurance Co.6696111Jan 19, 2020Jan 1, 2020Replaced (TERM/REPL)
CARGOFederal Insurance Co.6696111Oct 1, 2013Jan 1, 2020Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryOld Republic Insurance CompanyMWTB 308763Feb 1, 2017Feb 1, 2018Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryOld Republic Insurance CompanyMWTB 305954Feb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2017Replaced (TERM/REPL)

Showing the 10 most recent of 21 history records.

Revocations

Revocations
DocketAuthorityTypeServedEffective
FF019721ContractInvoluntary revocationApr 29, 2021Jun 8, 2021

"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.

Safety

FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.

Safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Driver inspections (24 mo)
6 (0 out of service)
Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
3 (0 out of service)

Out-of-service rates (24 months)

Vehicle0%
Better than the 22.9% national average (dark marker)
Driver0%
Better than the 6.3% national average (dark marker)

FMCSA BASICs

FMCSA BASIC scores
CategoryPercentileMeasureInspections with violationAcute / criticalAlert
Unsafe DrivingNot public0.831NoNot available
Hours-of-ServiceNot public42NoNot available
Driver FitnessNot public00NoNot available
Controlled SubstancesNot public00NoNot available
Vehicle MaintenanceNot public1.82NoNot available

Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.

Most-cited violations, in plain English
Most-cited violations
CodeTimesOut of service
395.30B2-ELDDFC2430
395.3A2-HOSPD20
392.2-SLL10
392.2-SLLTCD10
392.2-SLLTL10
393.81-H10

Inspections & crashes

Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.

6Inspections (24 mo)
13Violations (24 mo)
0Out of service (24 mo)
0Crashes (24 mo)
0Fatal crashes
0Deaths
0Injury crashes

Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 12, 2026.

Most recent

Last inspection
Aug 31, 2026

Latest inspections

Latest roadside inspections
DateInspection IDStateLocationLevelDriver viol. / OOSVehicle viol. / OOSViolations
Aug 31, 202688887547WIStoughton WiWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Aug 14, 202688754519MNSaint Paul MnDriver only (Level 3)2 / 00 / 0
2 violations
  • 392.2-SLLTCD392.2-SLLTCD · Driver
  • 395.24395.24 · Driver
Jun 10, 202688100413MOSteele MoDriver only (Level 3)6 / 00 / 0
6 violations
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24395.30B2-ELDDFC24 · Driver
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24395.30B2-ELDDFC24 · Driver
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24395.30B2-ELDDFC24 · Driver
  • 395.3A1-HOSPD395.3A1-HOSPD · Driver
  • 395.3A2-HOSPD395.3A2-HOSPD · Driver
  • 395.3A2-HOSPD395.3A2-HOSPD · Driver
Sep 19, 202585838242VABland VaWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0
2 violations
  • 392.2-SLLTL392.2-SLLTL · Driver
  • Emergency equipment missing or insufficient393.95F · Vehicle
Apr 8, 202584358959TNManchester TnDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Feb 4, 202583805789WIEau Claire WiWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0
3 violations
  • 392.2-SLL392.2-SLL · Driver
  • 393.81-H393.81-H · Vehicle
  • 396.17C-PI396.17C-PI · Vehicle

Browse all available inspection records

Latest crashes

Browse all available crash records

A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.

Where its vehicles were inspected

Roadside inspections by state
StateInspectionsWith OOS
WI · Wisconsin20
MN · Minnesota10
MO · Missouri10
TN · Tennessee10
VA · Virginia10

The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.

Inspections and crashes by year

Inspections and crashes by year
YearInspectionsViolationsOut of serviceCrashes
20263800
20253500

Fleet & drivers

Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
VehicleOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Trucks1800

Drivers

Total drivers
18
CDL drivers
0
Interstate, over 100 mi
9
Interstate, within 100 mi
0
Intrastate, over 100 mi
9
Intrastate, within 100 mi
0
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
18
Trucks
18
Buses
0
Annual miles
308,108 (2025)
Seen at inspections
5 trucks

Vehicles inspected under this USDOT

5Power units / trucks inspected
Most recently inspected vehicles
VINYearMake & modelTypePlateInspectionsLast seenViolations / OOS
3ALACWFC5MDMJ93792021Freightliner M2Straight TruckGE10651 WI1Aug 31, 20260 / 0
3ALACWFC8SDVS11122025Freightliner M2Straight TruckGE10328 WI1Aug 14, 20262 / 0
3ALACWFC1MDMJ93802021Freightliner M2Straight TruckGD84605 WI1Jun 10, 20263 / 0
1FDNX6AY5HDB059512017Ford F-650Straight TruckGD93819 WI1Sep 19, 20251 / 0
3ALACWFC5NDNN03762022Freightliner M2Straight TruckGD90715 WI2Apr 8, 20252 / 0

Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.

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Equipment evidence

  • Straight TruckInspection 5 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections

Cargo carried, as filed

General FreightHousehold Goods

Changes & history

Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.

Timeline of this registration

  1. Record updated: docket2 19721 → 397609; docket2prefix FF → MC.
  2. Record updated: docket2 397609 → 19721; docket2prefix MC → FF.
  3. Record updated: docket1 397609 → 19721; docket1prefix MC → FF.
  4. Record updated: docket2 19721 → 397609; docket2prefix FF → MC; docket1 19721 → 397609; docket1prefix FF → MC.
  5. Record updated: docket2 397609 → 19721; docket2prefix MC → FF.
  6. Record updated: docket2 19721 → 397609; docket2prefix FF → MC.
  7. Record updated: docket2 397609 → 19721.
  8. Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
  9. Most recent roadside inspection on file.
  10. MCS-150 filing on record.
  11. First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
  12. Earliest roadside inspection on file.
  13. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
  14. Insurance cancelled: SURETY with Great American Alliance Company (MC397609) — CANCEL.
  15. Insurance filed: SURETY with Great American Alliance Company (MC397609).
  16. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
  17. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609).
  18. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
  19. Revocation effective: Contract authority FF019721.
  20. Revocation served: Contract authority FF019721 (involuntary revocation).
  21. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609) — TERM/CANCL.
  22. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609) — CANCEL.
  23. Insurance filed: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609).
  24. Insurance filed: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609).
  25. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
  26. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609).
  27. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
  28. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609).
  29. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
  30. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609).
  31. Insurance filed: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609).
  32. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 919682.

Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.

Recent changes to the record

Recent changes to the FMCSA record
DateFieldBeforeAfter
Nov 10, 2026Docket219721397609
Nov 10, 2026Docket2prefixFFMC
Nov 8, 2026Docket239760919721
Nov 8, 2026Docket2prefixMCFF
Nov 5, 2026Docket139760919721
Nov 5, 2026Docket1prefixMCFF
Nov 4, 2026Docket219721397609
Nov 4, 2026Docket2prefixFFMC
Nov 4, 2026Docket119721397609
Nov 4, 2026Docket1prefixFFMC
Nov 3, 2026Docket239760919721
Nov 3, 2026Docket2prefixMCFF
Nov 2, 2026Docket219721397609
Nov 2, 2026Docket2prefixFFMC
Nov 1, 2026Docket239760919721

MCS-150 filings on record

  1. MCS-150 filed

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
Dec 5, 2000
Last MCS-150 update
Feb 10, 2026

Questions & answers

Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.

Is Lightner & Lightner INC an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 919682 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.

What is Lightner & Lightner INC's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 919682; docket numbers FF 19721, MC 397609.

How do I contact Lightner & Lightner INC?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (608) 278-0800; email lisa.paley@twomen.com; address 3817 Kipp Street, Madison, WI 53718.

What insurance does this record show for Lightner & Lightner INC?

The stored legacy record shows $2 Million liability (BIPD), plus a cargo filing. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is Lightner & Lightner INC's safety rating?

No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.

How many trucks and drivers does Lightner & Lightner INC have?

Power units: 18; drivers: 18, as filed on its MCS-150 (Feb 10, 2026).

What does Lightner & Lightner INC haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, household goods.

What equipment does Lightner & Lightner INC operate?

On government records: Straight Truck (5 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).

How many inspections and crashes has Lightner & Lightner INC had?

Inspections: 6; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.

What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Lightner & Lightner INC?

The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives February 2028. The latest filing stored here is Feb 10, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.

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