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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Lightning Express LLC
DOT 3389440 · MC MC1494313 · Los Angeles, CA
Report generated: June 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✗No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Lightning Express LLC (DOT 3389440, MC MC1494313) is a California-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. As of June 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. No active risk signals detected. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM.

Authority Inactive
FMCSA Public Record
Lightning Express LLC
DOT Number3389440
MC NumberMC1494313
Street9412 GRAPE ST
City / StateLos Angeles, CA 90002
Phone3234434433
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age6 yr 4 mo
MCS-150 filed01/18/2023
Company officerFrancisco Alfredo Estrada
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)⚠ Inactive
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
✓ No risk signals detected
⚠ Serial Restarter Alert
1 prior revocation on record. Carrier re-registered authority after revocation. Exercise heightened scrutiny.
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 33.3% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
33.3%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
6 yr 4 mo
Since 2020
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
3 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
3 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
3 insp (100%)
Inspection History
3 total · OOS rate 33.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/30/2025CAI00Pass
1/27/2026CAII00Pass
5/23/2025CAI02OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
1/8/2024
Location
9412 GRAPE ST, Los Angeles, CA, 90002 · Open in Maps →
9412 GRAPE ST, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90002Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJan 2020
FMCSA issued operating authority
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 2024
License type: COMMON
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 Lightning Express LLC authorized to operate?

Lightning Express LLC'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 Lightning Express LLC's safety record?

Lightning Express LLC has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Lightning Express LLC operate?

Lightning Express LLC operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Lightning Express LLC insured?

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

Has Lightning Express LLC had any risk indicators?

No risk signals detected for Lightning Express LLC as of the most recent data sync. Score: 0/100 (Clear).

What is the DOT number for Lightning Express LLC?

Lightning Express LLC's DOT number is 3389440 and MC number is MC1494313. 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). Lightning Express LLC Safety Record, DOT 3389440. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3389440
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"Lightning Express LLC Safety Record, DOT 3389440." Truck Graph, Jun 4, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3389440
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