LIGHTNING TOWING INC is a motor carrier based in PALMETTO, GA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1956275 and MC number 1815550. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2009, a span of roughly 16 years. LIGHTNING TOWING INC reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Motor Vehicles. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 2 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 1 reported crash. Recent inspections have been recorded in GA. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for LIGHTNING TOWING INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for LIGHTNING TOWING INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 1815550 | Active | None | None | — |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-05-05 00:00:00 |
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