Freight Carrier · Council Bluffs, IA

LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC

2441 RIVER RD · Council Bluffs, IA 51501

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1325726
  • USDOT #3743013 USDOT Active
  • 48
    Power Units
  • 45
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC is a Council Bluffs, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 48 truck(s) in their fleet and 45 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1325726 and their USDOT number is 3743013.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/09/2025 · last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/09/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,367,279 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: NE (37), IA (26), SD (3), US (1). Home base: Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 13, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.65 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.35 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.6 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0.19 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 67
    Total
  • 46
    Clean
  • 21
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 392.4A-UIDriver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.11G-HOSDFPSDHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official1× SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected1× SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device5× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC
2441 RIVER RD
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501
Mailing Address
LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC
1299 FARNAM STREET SUITE 300-#3002
OMAHA, NE 68102

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