Lightner & Lightner INC
Phone (608) 278-0800Madison, WI
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.
Equipment on record
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
- 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
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 3ALACWFC5MDMJ9379, 3ALACWFC8SDVS1112, 3ALACWFC1MDMJ9380, 1FDNX6AY5HDB05951, 3ALACWFC5NDNN0376
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.
- Jr Msn LLCUSDOT 4100634 · Madison, WIOfficers (2)Same addressSame phoneActiveStrong match
- Jr Sew LLCUSDOT 4218600 · New Berlin, WISame officerActivePossible link
- Forward Fdl LLCUSDOT 4008963 · Fond Du Lac, WISame officerActivePossible link
- Lightner Trucking Mke LLCUSDOT 3471412 · Milwaukee, WISame officerActivePossible link
- Lightner Trucking Jw LLCUSDOT 3368205 · New Berlin, WISame officerActivePossible link
- Lightner Trucking Rk LLCUSDOT 2185995 · Racine, WISame officerActivePossible link
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
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | Inactive | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- FF 19721
- Active
- MC 397609
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $2 Million
- Cargo
- On file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | Hanover Insurance Co. | 34 | RHE H907637 | — | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Liability (BIPD) | Old Republic Insurance Company | 91X | MWTB 316569 | $2 Million | Feb 1, 2023 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company | MWTB 316569 | Oct 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2023 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| SURETY | Great American Alliance Company | 4170845 | Jun 29, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| CARGO | Federal Insurance Co. | 6696111 | Jan 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2022 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company | MWTB 311578 | Feb 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2021 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| CARGO | Federal Insurance Co. | 6696111 | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 19, 2020 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| CARGO | Federal Insurance Co. | 6696111 | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 19, 2020 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| CARGO | Federal Insurance Co. | 6696111 | Jan 19, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| CARGO | Federal Insurance Co. | 6696111 | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2020 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company | MWTB 308763 | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company | MWTB 305954 | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2017 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
Showing the 10 most recent of 21 history records.
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF019721 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Apr 29, 2021 | Jun 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)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0.83 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 4 | 2 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 1.8 | 2 | No | Not 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
| Code | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | 3 | 0 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLL | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | 1 | 0 |
| 393.81-H | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
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
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 88887547 | WI | Stoughton Wi | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 88754519 | MN | Saint Paul Mn | Driver only (Level 3) | 2 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 88100413 | MO | Steele Mo | Driver only (Level 3) | 6 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 6 violations
|
| Sep 19, 2025 | 85838242 | VA | Bland Va | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Apr 8, 2025 | 84358959 | TN | Manchester Tn | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 83805789 | WI | Eau Claire Wi | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 3 violations
|
Latest crashes
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
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| WI · Wisconsin | 2 | 0 |
| MN · Minnesota | 1 | 0 |
| MO · Missouri | 1 | 0 |
| TN · Tennessee | 1 | 0 |
| VA · Virginia | 1 | 0 |
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
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 18 | 0 | 0 |
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
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3ALACWFC5MDMJ9379 | 2021 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | GE10651 WI | 1 | Aug 31, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALACWFC8SDVS1112 | 2025 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | GE10328 WI | 1 | Aug 14, 2026 | 2 / 0 |
| 3ALACWFC1MDMJ9380 | 2021 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | GD84605 WI | 1 | Jun 10, 2026 | 3 / 0 |
| 1FDNX6AY5HDB05951 | 2017 | Ford F-650 | Straight Truck | GD93819 WI | 1 | Sep 19, 2025 | 1 / 0 |
| 3ALACWFC5NDNN0376 | 2022 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | GD90715 WI | 2 | Apr 8, 2025 | 2 / 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.
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckInspection 5 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Record updated: docket2 19721 → 397609; docket2prefix FF → MC.
- Record updated: docket2 397609 → 19721; docket2prefix MC → FF.
- Record updated: docket1 397609 → 19721; docket1prefix MC → FF.
- Record updated: docket2 19721 → 397609; docket2prefix FF → MC; docket1 19721 → 397609; docket1prefix FF → MC.
- Record updated: docket2 397609 → 19721; docket2prefix MC → FF.
- Record updated: docket2 19721 → 397609; docket2prefix FF → MC.
- Record updated: docket2 397609 → 19721.
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: SURETY with Great American Alliance Company (MC397609) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: SURETY with Great American Alliance Company (MC397609).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
- Revocation effective: Contract authority FF019721.
- Revocation served: Contract authority FF019721 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Old Republic Insurance Company (MC397609).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Federal Insurance Co. (MC397609).
- 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
| Date | Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Docket2 | 19721 | 397609 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | Docket2prefix | FF | MC |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Docket2 | 397609 | 19721 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Docket2prefix | MC | FF |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Docket1 | 397609 | 19721 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Docket1prefix | MC | FF |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Docket2 | 19721 | 397609 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Docket2prefix | FF | MC |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Docket1 | 19721 | 397609 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Docket1prefix | FF | MC |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Docket2 | 397609 | 19721 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Docket2prefix | MC | FF |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Docket2 | 19721 | 397609 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Docket2prefix | FF | MC |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Docket2 | 397609 | 19721 |
MCS-150 filings on record
- 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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