Freight Carrier · Edinburg, TX
F&J LIGHTNING TRANSPORT LLC
3016 GAYLE ST · Edinburg, TX 78541
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(956) 603-7710
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- MC #1287420
- USDOT #3690658 USDOT Active
- 4Power Units
- 4Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
F&J LIGHTNING TRANSPORT LLC is a Edinburg, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1287420 and their USDOT number is 3690658.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/09/2026 · last updated Sep 30, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 03/09/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 400,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Construction
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: TN (4), PA (2), MI (2), WV (2), MO (2), LA (2), GA (1), WI (1), AL (1), MS (1), OK (1), NC (1), +1 more. Home base: Edinburg, Texas.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 0Injury
- 0Tow
- 0Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
8.25
7
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
3.91
12
Vehicle Maintenance
8.82
10
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.05
1
Inspection Summary
- 21Total
- 5Clean
- 16With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 35 unique codes
Critical 15
- 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight
- 393.40F-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 5
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Hours of Service 7
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
- 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
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions
Vehicle Maintenance 7
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
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.
Locations
Physical Address
F&J LIGHTNING TRANSPORT LLC3016 GAYLE ST
EDINBURG, TX 78541
Mailing Address
F&J LIGHTNING TRANSPORT LLC2112 W UNIVERSITY DR PMB 1331
EDINBURG, TX 78539