Lightning Carrier INC Safety Record

DOT# 1925807 · Topsfield, MA 01983 · 5618431242

D

Below-average safety record — scored 60/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 11/02/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 30/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Lightning Carrier INC (DOT# 1925807) in Topsfield, Massachusetts has 2 inspections on record with 4 violations and a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.

2 Inspections
50.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
1 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0%
Carrier: 50.0% (1 of 2) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 2) National: 6.4%

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

4 total violations across 2 inspections
1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1
Unsafe Driving
2
Hours of Service
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 2 states: CT, MD
Level 2: 2 (100%)
1 of 2 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
11/02/2025 MD 2 0 0
11/17/2023 CT 2 1 0
19-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
19-DEC-24 GA 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC688660
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Progressive Casualty Insurance Company $1,000 05/23/2023

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 1
Drivers 1
Fleet Size Owner-Operator
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 08/13/2009
MCS-150 Filed 20240730 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 41,945
Address 51 Valley Rd, Topsfield, MA 01983