--- title: "LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC | DOT 685618 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/ks/685618/lightning-express-inc description: "LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC is a interstate carrier based in WICHITA, KS. Fleet size: 5 power units, 4 drivers. DOT# 685618, MC# 318649." lang: en --- Active Interstate # LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 685618 MC # 318649 Location WICHITA, KS Power Units 5 Drivers 4 Trailers 7 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Aug 4, 2025 ## Risk Signals — LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC Scanning active / 10 NOT RATED Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale No fleet VINs found on marketplaces… CLEAR Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 7 All time Fatalities 0 Injuries 2 Tow-Away 7 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC is a interstate carrier headquartered in WICHITA, KS 67215. Registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under DOT number 685618 and MC number 318649, the company currently operates a fleet of 5 power units with 4 drivers. ### Service Regions Active in 1 states Top states: KS Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority Holds Active Authority(29.4 years) Contract Authority No Authority Broker Authority Inactive Authority(28.6 years) ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information Physical Address 5755 SOUTH HOOVER RD #10 WICHITA, KS 67215 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Metal Sheet Motor Vehicles Log Pole Produce Grainfeed Meat Dry Bulk Cold Food Beverages Utilities Farm Supplies ### Violations by Category 9 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 56% of violations across 3 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 5 trucks Top manufacturers FREIGHTLINER Sample units 1FUJA6CK26LWXXXXX 2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 120 1FUJA6CKX7LXXXXXX 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA 120 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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See AlphaLoops for Brokers: https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting Free trial · no credit card upfront Covers every U.S. carrier Risk score · evidence · 72h access ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/ks/685618/lightning-express-inc", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "KS" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "5755 SOUTH HOOVER RD #10", "addressLocality": "WICHITA", "addressRegion": "KS", "postalCode": "67215", "addressCountry": "US" }, "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "685618" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "MC Number", "value": "318649" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 4 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 685618. Their motor carrier number (MC#) is 318649. These numbers are assigned by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC located?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC is based in WICHITA, KS 67215." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How large is LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC's fleet?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC operates 5 power units with 4 drivers." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC currently active?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC's USDOT registration is currently listed as active." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "AlphaLoops", "alternateName": [ "AlphaLoops.com", "Run AlphaLoop" ], "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/" } ] ```