LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC
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Power Units
256
Drivers
247
Trailers
548
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
May 8, 2026
Out of Service
No
About LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC
Lightning Transportation is a specialized intermodal drayage and domestic truckload carrier based in Hagerstown, MD, serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. The company specializes in intermodal land transportation for import-export cargo, operating with 100% owner-operators and interchange agreements with steamship lines to provide flexible, efficient port-to-destination services.
Risk Signals — LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
2 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
Financial risk indicators detected…
Fraud signals
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Key Contacts43 on file
By Seniority
By Function
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Service RegionsActive in 12 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Inspection History43 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 17, 2026 · SC
Clean rate (90d)
37%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
43
Vehicle OOS Rate
34.9%
15 of 43
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 43
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
15
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
238
All time
Fatalities
9
Injuries
145
Tow-Away
224
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(38.4 years)
Contract Authority
Holds Active Authority(38.3 years)
Broker Authority
Holds Active Authority(38.4 years)
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category678 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 55% of violations
across 6 categories
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Fleet Analytics359 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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