LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
326966
MC Number
204764
Fleet Size
309
Total Drivers
300
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland, operating 309 power units with 300 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.9% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 24 crashes on file (2 fatal, 8 with injuries). FMCSA records show 344 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Maryland is 13.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.4% across 42,394 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
344
Total
60%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 1, 2024
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Nov 21, 2022
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
24
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
Yes. LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #326966) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC has 344 inspections on file and 24 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC operates 309 power units with 300 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC located?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC is based in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland at 16820 UNIT C BLAKE RD, 21740. Phone: (301) 582-5700.
What are LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.9%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 31.6% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.