Lightning Transport and Logistics LLC
USDOT 2519126 · MC-885234 · Tampa, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Lightning Transport and Logistics LLC (dba LTL) is a company based in Tampa, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 150 power units and 212 drivers, which ranks it #108 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 286 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 29.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% 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 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 5.3 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, liquids / gases and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Lightning Transport and Logistics LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | LTL |
| USDOT number | 2519126 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-885234 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1207 N Franklin St Ste 215, Tampa, FL 33602 |
| Phone | (813) 444-5144 |
| First registered | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2519126.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 114 | 36 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.41 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 15,861,725 miles reported for 2025 – about 105,745 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 76% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 212 CDL drivers; 212 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Lightning Transport and Logi | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.3% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 55% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.3 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 19% higher than average |
| Inspections | 286 | 286 with a driver check, 140 with a vehicle check, 195 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lightning Transport and Logistics LLC?
Lightning Transport and Logistics LLC is registered with USDOT number 2519126 and operating authority MC-885234.
How many trucks does Lightning Transport and Logistics LLC have?
It reports 150 power units (150 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 212 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 15, 2026).
Where is Lightning Transport and Logistics LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Tampa, Florida 33602.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lightning Transport and Logistics LLC?
Over 24 months, 29.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.8% 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.