Lightning Oilfield Services Inc
USDOT 1782167 · MC-649810 · Ft Worth, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Lightning Oilfield Services Inc is a company based in Ft Worth, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 215 power units and 135 drivers, which ranks it #163 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 88 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 32.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 11 tow-away), or 5.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, construction.
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| Legal name | Lightning Oilfield Services Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1782167 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-649810 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 11830 North Saginaw Blvd, Ft Worth, TX 76179 |
| Phone | (817) 439-5558 |
| First registered | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1782167.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 190 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 280 | 25 | 0 |
- 0.63 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 6,843,132 miles reported for 2025 – about 31,829 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 90% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 135 CDL drivers; 15 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 120 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Lightning Oilfield Services | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.0% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 70% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.3% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 13% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 14% higher than average |
| Inspections | 88 | 88 with a driver check, 75 with a vehicle check, 141 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 14, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lightning Oilfield Services Inc?
Lightning Oilfield Services Inc is registered with USDOT number 1782167 and operating authority MC-649810.
How many trucks does Lightning Oilfield Services Inc have?
It reports 215 power units (215 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 305 trailers, with 135 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 29, 2026).
Where is Lightning Oilfield Services Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Ft Worth, Texas 76179.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lightning Oilfield Services Inc?
Over 24 months, 32.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.