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Freight Carrier · Skokie, IL

LIGHTNING TRANSPORT CORP

Name: LIGHTNING TRANSPORT CORP
Address: 4815 CRAIN ST SUITE 1, SKOKIE, IL, 60077, US
Telephone: (847) 213-0190

4815 CRAIN ST SUITE 1 · Skokie, IL 60077

Not Authorized

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MC #560792
USDOT #1481196 USDOT Active

20
Power Units
43
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

LIGHTNING TRANSPORT CORP is a Skokie, IL freight carrier that is not authorized in the state of Illinois. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 43 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-560792 and their USDOT number is 1481196.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/13/2006 · last updated Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
MCS-150 Filed 04/13/2006

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Oilfield Equipment
Livestock
Grain, Feed, Hay
Coal/Coke
Meat
Garbage/Refuse
U.S. Mail
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction
Water Well

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Skokie, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Locations

Physical Address

LIGHTNING TRANSPORT CORP
4815 CRAIN ST SUITE 1
SKOKIE, IL 60077

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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