Freight Carrier · Wichita, KS

LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC

5755 SOUTH HOOVER RD #10 · Wichita, KS 67215

Authorized: Property
(316) 399-9002 Tap to call
  • MC #318649
  • USDOT #685618 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC is a Wichita, KS freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Kansas. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-318649 and their USDOT number is 685618.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/04/2025 · last updated Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/04/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 121,354 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Fresh Produce
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Meat
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

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

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.4 1 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 13.75 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 1.5 1

Inspection Summary

  • 3
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 3
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.41A-MCPVIMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC
5755 SOUTH HOOVER RD #10
WICHITA, KS 67215
Mailing Address
LIGHTNING EXPRESS INC
PO BOX 12112
WICHITA, KS 67277-2112

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