Current Status

LIGHTNING TOW

USDOT  568141 Inactive Interstate
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location_onOLATHE, KS databaseFMCSA public records
Power Units
5
Trucks + tractors
Drivers
6
1.20 per truck
Authority Age
31 yr
Since 1994
Safety Rating
Unrated
No DOT rating

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Authority Status Inactive

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Established Carrier

31 years of continuous operating authority.

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Unrated

No DOT safety rating on file — common, not disqualifying on its own.

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FAQ · LIGHTNING TOW

Is LIGHTNING TOW a legitimate motor carrier?

LIGHTNING TOW is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 568141. Operating authority status is currently Inactive.

Where is LIGHTNING TOW based?

LIGHTNING TOW lists its physical address in OLATHE, KS in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.

Is USDOT 568141 active?

USDOT 568141 (LIGHTNING TOW) operating authority status is currently Inactive. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.

How many trucks does LIGHTNING TOW operate?

LIGHTNING TOW reports 5 power units and employs 6 drivers to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.

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