LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
871631
MC Number
421420
Fleet Size
11
Total Drivers
15
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 16, 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 EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in GARDINER, New York, operating 11 power units with 15 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 1.9% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 52 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 New York is 15.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.8% across 127,003 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
52
Total
55%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Erie Insurance Company — eff. Dec 31, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC (USDOT #871631) 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 EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC's safety record?
LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC has 52 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. 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 EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC operate?
LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC operates 11 power units with 15 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC transport hazardous materials?
No. LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC located?
LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC is based in GARDINER, New York at 144 MAIN STREET, 12525. Phone: (845) 883-4343.
What are LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC's out-of-service rates?
LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.9%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 9.5%, 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.