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LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC

10622 HIRSCH RD · Houston, TX 77016

Authorized: Property
(713) 255-9100 Tap to call
  • MC #681898
  • USDOT #1895894 USDOT Active
  • 18
    Power Units
  • 49
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 18 truck(s) in their fleet and 49 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-681898 and their USDOT number is 1895894.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/08/2025 · last updated May 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/08/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,116,331 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — home base Texas — home base

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

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.98 4 Vehicle Maintenance 7.07 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.23 2

Inspection Summary

  • 27
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 19
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 44 unique codes

Critical 20

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× 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 Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp7× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.104F4RNo edge protection for tiedowns1× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
LIGHTNING LOGISTICS LLC
10622 HIRSCH RD
HOUSTON, TX 77016
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

Other entries in the FMCSA database that share data with this carrier — name, phone, or address overlap. Worth a closer look during vetting.

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
LIGHTNING FREIGHT BROKERAGE LLC
Houston, TX
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—6808082244561

Same legal or DBA name 5

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

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USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—8797302500432
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USDOT Active Not Authorized0—5453682235496
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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:05010872803385605
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