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0/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Lightening Electric
DOT 1518282 · Forbes, MN
Report generated: June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Lightening Electric (DOT 1518282) is a Minnesota-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Forbes, MN. As of June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
John Laitinen
Operating as: Lightening Electric
DOT Number1518282
MC Number—
Street8651 GRAFF RD
City / StateForbes, MN 55738
Phone2187443378
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age19 yr 12 mo
MCS-150 filed04/07/2006
Company officerJohn Laitinen
Power units1
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
19 yr 12 mo
Since 2006
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
8651 GRAFF RD, Forbes, MN, 55738 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is John Laitinen authorized to operate?

John Laitinen's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is John Laitinen's safety record?

John Laitinen does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does John Laitinen operate?

John Laitinen operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is John Laitinen insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has John Laitinen had any risk indicators?

John Laitinen has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for John Laitinen?

John Laitinen's DOT number is 1518282. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Lightening Electric Safety Record, DOT 1518282. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1518282
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"Lightening Electric Safety Record, DOT 1518282." Truck Graph, Jun 10, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1518282
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