LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
695876
MC Number
331795
Fleet Size
5
Total Drivers
3
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC is a small interstate motor carrier based in PLAINWELL, Michigan, operating 5 power units with 3 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. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 4 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 Michigan is 11.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 76,022 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
4
Total
0%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
FREMONT INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Feb 1, 2023
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC (USDOT #695876) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC's safety record?
LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC has 4 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC operate?
LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC operates 5 power units with 3 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC located?
LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC is based in PLAINWELL, Michigan at 14310 KANE RD, 49080. Phone: (269) 664-5058.
What are LIGHTNING RECOVERY & TOWING LLC's out-of-service rates?
Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.