Lightning Transportation Inc
USDOT 326966 · MC-204764 · Hagerstown, Maryland · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Lightning Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Hagerstown, Maryland, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 230 power units and 230 drivers, which ranks it #8 by fleet size among 100 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Maryland. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 374 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 35.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% 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 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 1 fatality, 20 tow-away), or 8.7 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, intermodal containers, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Lightning Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 326966 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-204764 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 16820 Unit C Blake Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740 |
| Phone | (301) 582-5700 |
| First registered | Sep 12, 1988 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 326966.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 230 | 0 |
| Trailers | 269 | 73 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 19,689,184 miles reported for 2025 – about 85,605 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 47% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 230 CDL drivers; 190 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 40 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 Maryland carriers with 50+ units (100).
| Measure | Lightning Transportation Inc | Same size, US | MD average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.2% | 18.8% | 14.4% | 87% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 49% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.7 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 94% higher than average |
| Inspections | 374 | 373 with a driver check, 253 with a vehicle check, 477 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 28, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lightning Transportation Inc?
Lightning Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 326966 and operating authority MC-204764.
How many trucks does Lightning Transportation Inc have?
It reports 230 power units (230 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 342 trailers, with 230 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 5, 2026).
Where is Lightning Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Hagerstown, Maryland 21740.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lightning Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 35.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% 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.