Freight Carrier · Turlock, CA

SM LIGHTNING INC

1950 W CHAMBERLAIN DR · Turlock, CA 95382

Authorized: Property
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  • 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 property 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 May 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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
  • Meat
  • U.S. Mail
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

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

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.8 3 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.52 1 Vehicle Maintenance 1.7 5 Drugs / Alcohol 1.57 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.73 2

Inspection Summary

  • 13
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.15-SSFDrugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge 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. OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2

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 carrier SW 3
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SM LIGHTNING INC
1950 W CHAMBERLAIN DR
TURLOCK, CA 95382
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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