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Freight Carrier · Weston, WV

LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC

Name: LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
Address: 603 US HIGHWAY 19N, WESTON, WV, 26452, US
Telephone: (304) 933-3544

603 US HIGHWAY 19N · Weston, WV 26452

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #776233
USDOT #2272873 USDOT Active

30
Power Units
14
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC is a Weston, WV freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of West Virginia. This company has 30 truck(s) in their fleet and 14 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-776233 and their USDOT number is 2272873.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/17/2025 · last updated Jul 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/17/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 234,968 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Oilfield Equipment
Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: PA (11), MD (3), WV (1), OH (1). Home base: Weston, West Virginia.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 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 0 Vehicle Maintenance 7.72 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.41 1

Inspection Summary

16
Total
5
Clean
11
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 10

383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Brake - Smoking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 11

396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× 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
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
603 US HIGHWAY 19N
WESTON, WV 26452

Mailing Address

LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
PO BOX 1010
JANE LEW, WV 26378

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LIGHTNING TRUCKING SERVICES LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 10

Vehicle Maintenance 11

Locations

Location on Map

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