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80/100
✗ Do Not Tender
OOS rate 66.7% is critically above the national average.
Lightning Express INC
DOT 685618 · MC MC318649 · Wichita, KS
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Lightning Express INC (DOT 685618, MC MC318649) is a Kansas-based interstate carrier headquartered in Wichita, KS. As of June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: authority revoked within the last 3 years; crash with fatalities or injuries 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 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Lightning Express INC
DOT Number685618
MC NumberMC318649
Street5755 SOUTH HOOVER RD #10
City / StateWichita, KS 67215
Phone3163999002
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age29 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed08/04/2025
Company officerCindy Jester
Power units5
Total drivers4
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
Broker⚠ Inactive
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Authority revoked within the last 3 years
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 66.7% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
5
Fleet
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
66.7%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
29 yr 1 mo
Since 1997
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
3 insp (100%)· 3 viol
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 66.7%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
11/19/2024KSII00Pass
9/16/2025KSII10OOS
8/9/2024KSI01OOS
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—KS01Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
4/1/2025
Location
5755 SOUTH HOOVER RD #10, Wichita, KS, 67215 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 1997
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lightning Express INC authorized to operate?

Yes. Lightning Express INC holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Lightning Express INC's safety record?

Lightning Express INC has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 66.7%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Lightning Express INC operate?

Lightning Express INC operates 5 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Lightning Express INC insured?

Lightning Express INC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Lightning Express INC had any risk indicators?

Lightning Express INC has a risk score of 80/100 (Critical) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Lightning Express INC?

Lightning Express INC's DOT number is 685618 and MC number is MC318649. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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