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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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LIGHTNING EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE INC
USDOT 871631 · MC421420 · EIN 46-0466641 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
144 MAIN STREET, GARDINER, NY, 12525
(845) 883-4343 · MICHELE FITZPATRICK
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
15 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
50 / 153
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Erie Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy Q12 8140117 · eff 12/31/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance139 pts
Other10 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Unsafe Driving4 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 14 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
NY45
CT3
NC1
VT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.17 | 0.17 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.11 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.95 | 2.07 | ≈20–24% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-10. “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 NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NY 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
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 33% (1 OOS) · Tires 30% (1 OOS) · Brakes 26% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 100%
393.9A-LHLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.463).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2025 | Newark City, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
12 incomplete vehicle5 truck5 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MICHELE FITZPATRICK
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2000-04-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & B LOGISTICS LLC | 1161838 | officer, phone | strong |
| THUNDER LOGISTICS INC | 2440320 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/31/2025 — Insurance filed — Erie Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy Q12 8140117
12/31/2025 — Insurance ended — Erie Insurance Company
policy Q12 8140117
12/31/2025 — Insurance replaced — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy Q02 6340017
02/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2023)
04/15/2019 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1360153
03/19/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2019)
03/19/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2019)
02/13/2019 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1360153
12/03/2018 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1360153
11/06/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2018)
11/06/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2018)
03/27/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CIM 0373691
02/13/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1386500
01/17/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/13/2014)
01/17/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/13/2014)
02/13/2013 — Insurance replaced — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy H08672179 001
02/23/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/23/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/871631.