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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 13, 2026
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LIGHTNING VENTURES INC
USDOT 582105 · EIN 84-0962254
7955 DAHLIA ST, HENDERSON, CO, 80640
(303) 952-2950 · ANTHONY MAES
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
80 / 60
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 55
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance50 pts
Other11 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.201D-FR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
CO23
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Nov 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.91 | 3.14 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-11-05. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Adams County, CO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Adams County, CO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 | Not Reported, CO | 2 | ✓ | |
| 04/23/2026 | ERIE, CO | ✓ |
Equipment — 34 vehicles seen in inspections
15 truck15 trailer4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ANTHONY MAES
Recordable crash rate
1 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
60
Registered since
1994-11-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAY'S TRUCKING | 448262 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RAY'S TRUCKING (USDOT 448262, 1991).
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
11/25/1994 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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