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Carrier profile · USDOT 1221835 · MC-484072 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Light Way Transport Inc
95 power unitsavg 6 yrNational · 19 statesAUSTIN, MB81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-484072 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
95Power units
103 observed · MCS-150
90Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo23.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1221835) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 14, 2004 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 195 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 87 vehicle-level and 195 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 95 power units and 99 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 18, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 1221835, and its motor carrier number is MC-484072.
Is LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC has a 23.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 287 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC operates 95 power units and 99 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC based?
LIGHT WAY TRANSPORT INC is based in AUSTIN, MB, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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