Lightning Transportation INC
Hagerstown, MD
Profile data updated Jul 24, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
256
Power Units
247
Drivers
FMCSA since 1988 (37 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since September 1988. Based in Hagerstown, MD, they operate a fleet of 256 power units with 247 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Hopper / Grain, Movers, Intermodal and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Lightning Transportation INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 256 | 0 | 256 |
| Trailers | 269 | 73 | 0 | 342 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Lightning Transportation INC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 247
MCS-150 Mileage: 18,072,643 miles (2025)
Driver Information
247
Total Drivers
247
CDL Drivers
247
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC
464 trucks and 29 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Cheetah Chassis, Cimc Vehicles Group Co. Equipment breakdown: 255 INTERMODAL CHASSIS, 202 TRUCK TRACTOR, 29 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 24.7% — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (5 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 255 | 52% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 202 | 41% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 29 | 6% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 1% |
| OTHER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (29 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 29 |
| Cimc Vehic | 7 |
| Dorsey Tra | 4 |
| Dors | 3 |
| Cheetah Ch | 2 |
| Ajax Trail | 2 |
| Othr | 2 |
| Picl | 1 |
| Tere | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| OT | 1 |
| Cimr | 1 |
| Hercules | 1 |
| HRI | 1 |
| Jind | 1 |
| Hercules C | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 123 | 26% |
| Cheetah Chassis | 78 | 16% |
| Cimc Vehicles Group Co | 69 | 14% |
| Pitts Trailers | 48 | 10% |
| Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | 33 | 7% |
| International | 31 | 6% |
| Kenworth | 20 | 4% |
| Peterbilt | 19 | 4% |
| Hercules Enterprises Llc. | 13 | 3% |
| Volvo Truck | 11 | 2% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 7 | 1% |
| Hercules Ajax | 6 | 1% |
| CIMC | 5 | 1% |
| Mack | 3 | 1% |
| Strick Commercial Trailer | 3 | 1% |
| Cimc Vehic | 3 | 1% |
| HRI | 2 | 0% |
| Hyundai Steel Industries, Inc. | 2 | 0% |
| Jindo | 1 | 0% |
| Jind | 1 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XA19501 | VA | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 862F93 | MD | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| VV8858 | NC | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| U983192 | TN | Unknown INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 2 | May 2026 |
| NE9188 | NC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 5201582 | ME | Pratt Inte INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| 128721T | TN | Cimc Vehic INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| 981F39 | MD | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 0896F5 | MD | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| U983166 | TN | Cheetah Ch INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| 5141077 | ME | Dorsey Tra INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| XA15036 | VA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| LZ6853 | NC | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 256836T | TN | Hercules INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| UN14324 | VA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 370230T | TN | Unpublishe INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| 73894PY | VA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 232796T | TN | Cimc Vehic INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| VV6369 | NC | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 34947PZ | VA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 12 states: ME (133) · TN (120) · SC (85) · MD (56) · GA (32) · NC (30) · VA (27) · PA (6) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 493)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
373
Inspections
24 months
616
Violations
Total found
130
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.7%)
✗ Worse than national average (+12.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | MD | Full | 2 | 2 |
| 06/30/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | MD | Full | 4 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/22/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | SC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/15/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/12/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/04/2026 | MD | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 06/01/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 373 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Self-Insured / N/A
SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | LDT-AL-000001049 | $1 Million | 12/01/2024 |
| Bond / Surety | SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY | 84 | 5322337 | Self-Insured / N/A | 11/21/2022 |
View Insurance History (19 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP91317A | 11/08/2022 | 12/27/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 0 MS UN1255 42 | 12/22/2000 | 12/22/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-731-001523-02 | 02/01/1992 | 12/21/1996 | CANCEL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13004 | 10/01/2013 | 12/10/2022 | TERM/CANCL | |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | QT660-5636B608 | 12/22/2006 | 12/07/2017 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP91317A | 11/08/2022 | 12/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13004 | 08/01/2010 | 11/27/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13004 | 10/01/2013 | 11/21/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-12066 | 11/08/2009 | 11/08/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-131-483663-03 | 11/08/2007 | 11/08/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-131-483663-03 | 04/01/2006 | 11/08/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT7-131-483663-03 | 11/08/1997 | 11/08/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT213148366303 | 11/08/1996 | 11/08/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO173100152305 | 08/24/1988 | 11/08/1996 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13004 | 08/01/2010 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 11119023320 | 01/29/1990 | 10/01/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | 10/01/2002 | 08/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1-131-483663-03 | 11/08/2001 | 04/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K0113148366304 | 11/08/1996 | 02/21/2001 | CANCEL |
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Crash History
22
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
14
Injuries
22
Tow-Aways
22 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | MD | LA VALE, MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/06/2026 | NC | CONCORD, NC | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 03/06/2026 | NC | CONCORD, NC | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/05/2026 | NC | DURHAM, NC | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 12/11/2025 | GA | BLOOMINGDALE, GA | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 11/21/2025 | SC | ORANGEBURG, SC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/29/2025 | VA | NORFOLK, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/09/2025 | GA | SANDERSVILLE, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/09/2025 | MD | HALFWAY, MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/16/2025 | MD | FREDERICK, MD | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/12/2025 | GA | POOLER, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/21/2025 | SC | GREER, SC | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/16/2025 | SC | ORANGEBURG, SC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/27/2025 | PA | CAMBRIA TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/21/2025 | VA | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/25/2025 | VA | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/18/2025 | GA | UNINCORPORATED, GA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 02/03/2025 | SC | NORTH CHARLESTON, SC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/14/2024 | NC | WISE, NC | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 09/30/2024 | SC | SWANSEA, SC | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 09/06/2024 | SC | LEXINGTON, SC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/15/2024 | MD | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Hopper / Grain, Movers, Intermodal and Box Truck.
Is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC's authority currently active?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC been in business?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC has been registered with the FMCSA since September 1988, making their authority approximately 37 years, 10 months old.
Where is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC located?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC is physically located at HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740.
Roadside Inspection History 373 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC has been inspected 373 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, SC, VA. Out of these, 88 inspections (about 24%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.45D-B — 73 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-15 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-04 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-01 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-05-28 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-18 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-05-14 | SC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC was cited for 477 violations, of which 112 (23%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 409 | 109 |
| Unsafe Driving | 51 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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