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F&J LIGHTNING TRANSPORT LLC

3016 GAYLE ST · Edinburg, TX 78541

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  • MC #1287420
  • USDOT #3690658 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity 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 Jun 15, 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
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: TN (4), WV (2), MO (2), LA (2), AL (1), MS (1), OK (1), NC (1), MI (1), AR (1), IL (1), TX (1), +1 more. Home base: Edinburg, Texas.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated 1 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.66 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.75 9 Vehicle Maintenance 4.96 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.4 2

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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 Time2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 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 malfunctions1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1

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.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
F&J LIGHTNING TRANSPORT LLC
3016 GAYLE ST
EDINBURG, TX 78541
Mailing Address
F&J LIGHTNING TRANSPORT LLC
2112 W UNIVERSITY DR PMB 1331
EDINBURG, TX 78539

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