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Freight Carrier · Turlock, CA

SM LIGHTNING INC

1950 W CHAMBERLAIN DR · Turlock, CA 95382

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(209) 277-8031 Tap to call

MC #963557
USDOT #2872386 USDOT Active

5
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SM LIGHTNING INC is a Turlock, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-963557 and their USDOT number is 2872386.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/03/2026 · last updated Aug 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/03/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 209,864 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
U.S. Mail
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: CA (11), OR (1). Home base: Turlock, California.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Aug 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.3 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.58 1 Vehicle Maintenance 1.77 4 Drugs / Alcohol 1.17 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.82 2

Inspection Summary

12
Total
5
Clean
7
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 5

392.15-SSFDrugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions.1× OOS×1 SW 10
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 3

395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 3

396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SM LIGHTNING INC
1950 W CHAMBERLAIN DR
TURLOCK, CA 95382

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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