Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 783061 · MC-409927 ·
Lightning Express Corp
8 power unitsavg 7.8 yrRegional · 4 statesWOBURN, MA94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-409927 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
7.8Avg age (yr)
2013–2020 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 28 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1998.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 21 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 2013–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
27 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP (USDOT 783061) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 25, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 3, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Sep 28, 2008 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP's USDOT number?
LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP's USDOT number is 783061, and its motor carrier number is MC-409927.
Is LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP's safety record?
LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP's fleet?
LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP operates 8 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP based?
LIGHTNING EXPRESS CORP is based in WOBURN, MA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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