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Carrier profile · USDOT 783061 · MC-409927 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
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 · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
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 20 inspections.
USDOT registration2727 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor 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.
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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 refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 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 as of Aug 20, 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 refreshed Aug 20, 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 refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Sep 28, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 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?
As of Aug 20, 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 20 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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