Lightning Logistics LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3743013 · Council Bluffs, IA 51501 · 4028501637
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Lightning Logistics LLC (DOT# 3743013) in Council Bluffs, Iowa has 112 inspections on record with 78 violations and a 3.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 78 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 100 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | IA | 0 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 01/26/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 01/06/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 11/14/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | NE | 1 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/17/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 10/17/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-FEB-24 | IA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14-DEC-24 | IA | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Employers Insurance of Wausau, a Mutual Co. | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.