FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
Lightning Express
Phone (863) 680-1980Lakeland, FL
Find this carrier by: USDOT 891179 · MC 387996 · 863-680-1980 · 8636801980 · Lakeland, FL
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- USDOT
- USDOT891179
- MC
- 387996
- Registered
- 2000 · 26 yrs
- Location
- Lakeland, FL
- MCS-150 filed
- Not available
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
Not listed active
Legacy record; verify in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Unsatisfactory
Failed an FMCSA review
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Lightning Express is an inactive motor carrier based in Lakeland, FL, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 891179 and MC 387996. Phone: (863) 680-1980. It reports 2 power units and 3 drivers. No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 891179 was first registered with FMCSA on Jul 3, 2000 (26 years ago). FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC387996 effective Oct 14, 2002 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with State National Insurance Co., INC.) took effect Oct 14, 2002, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 891179 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.
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
- Not available
- Registration record changed
- Not available
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
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.
Not on file for USDOT 891179: connected companies, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Legal name
- Lightning Express
- Organization
- Individual
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 891179
- Docket numbers
- MC 387996 (active)
- Registered
- Jul 3, 2000 (26 yrs)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Lakeland, FL
- USDOT registrations in Lakeland
- 3,781
- Currently active
- 2,069 (55%)
- One-truck operations
- 2,871 (76%)
- With for-hire authority
- 1,671 (44%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 206
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 12, 2026. This carrier reports 2 power units against a local average of 13.1.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 891179
- Docket numbers
- MC 387996
- Phone
- (863) 680-1980863-680-19808636801980
- Fax
- (863) 687-2468863-687-24688636872468
- Legal name
- Lightning Express
- Address
- 1536 Arlington Road, Lakeland, FL 33805
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.
- Problem: USDOT registration is not active
FMCSA lists USDOT 891179 as inactive.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. 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.
- No data: Inspection summary not available
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
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 | Inactive | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 387996
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- Not on file
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | State National Insurance Co., INC. | RPF 411 398 | Jul 16, 2002 | Oct 14, 2002 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| CARGO | Adriatic Insurance Company | MC 4089 | Jul 12, 2002 | Oct 11, 2002 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| CARGO | Underwriters At Lloyds London | R04144OL/110 | Aug 21, 2000 | Aug 21, 2001 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Underwriters At Lloyds London | R002160/31 | Aug 21, 2000 | Aug 21, 2001 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Underwriters At Lloyds London | 002160/31 | Aug 21, 2000 | Aug 21, 2000 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC387996 | Common | Involuntary revocation | Nov 8, 2002 | Oct 14, 2002 |
| MC387996 | Common | Involuntary revocation | Sep 17, 2001 | Aug 21, 2001 |
"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
- Unsatisfactory
- Rated on
- Apr 27, 2003
- Last review
- Aug 15, 2000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 3
- CDL drivers
- 3
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 3
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 2
- Trucks
- 2
- Buses
- 0
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerMCS-150 2 tractors and 4 trailers filed on its MCS-150
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory.
- Revocation served: Common authority MC387996 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with State National Insurance Co., INC. (MC387996) — CANCEL.
- Revocation effective: Common authority MC387996.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Adriatic Insurance Company (MC387996) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with State National Insurance Co., INC. (MC387996).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Adriatic Insurance Company (MC387996).
- Revocation served: Common authority MC387996 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC387996) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC387996) — CANCEL.
- Revocation effective: Common authority MC387996.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC387996).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC387996).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC387996) — TERM/REPL.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 891179.
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.
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jul 3, 2000
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Lightning Express an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 891179 as inactive.
What is Lightning Express's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 891179; docket number MC 387996.
How do I contact Lightning Express?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (863) 680-1980; fax (863) 687-2468; address 1536 Arlington Road, Lakeland, FL 33805.
What insurance does this record show for Lightning Express?
No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 387996. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Lightning Express's safety rating?
Unsatisfactory, rated Apr 27, 2003.
How many trucks and drivers does Lightning Express have?
Power units: 2; drivers: 3, as filed on its MCS-150.
What does Lightning Express haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, other, plus dry freight.
What equipment does Lightning Express operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (2 tractors and 4 trailers filed on its MCS-150).
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