Lightning Express
Legal name: Chad W Thomas
Needs attention
1 item to check
Based in
Alliance, NE
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Operation
Interstate
Compliance check
From the FMCSA census and inspection files, checked Oct 15, 2026.
USDOT number status
OKActive in the FMCSA census.
MCS-150 biennial update
OKNext due Aug 31, 2028. Last filed Sep 5, 2025.
Operating authority (MC-279493)
Action neededAuthority is not active. For-hire interstate loads need active authority.
Safety rating
InfoNot rated. Most carriers are unrated until a compliance review.
Out-of-service rate (24 months)
OKVehicle -% vs 22.26% national, driver 0% vs 6.67% national, across 2 inspections.
UCR registration 2027
InfoInterstate carriers must register with UCR every year. 2027 registration is open now. Estimated fee for 1 power units: $55 (bracket 1).
Roadside inspections, last 24 months
| Type | Inspections | Out of service | OOS rate | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | -% | 22.26% |
| Driver | 2 | 0 | 0% | 6.67% |
2 inspections and 2 violations since Oct 15, 2024. Last inspection Mar 30, 2026. National averages are FMCSA-published approximations.
Registration details
- Legal name
- Chad W Thomas
- DBA
- Lightning Express
- Classification
- authorized for hire
- CDL drivers
- 1
- MCS-150 last filed
- Sep 5, 2025
- Reported mileage
- 25,000 (2025)
- Added to FMCSA
- May 13, 1999
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Vehicle Inspection File (data.transportation.gov), public records. Contact details are intentionally not shown. MyDotCheck is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of the U.S. Department of Transportation or FMCSA. Data comes from public FMCSA datasets and may lag official records by a day or more. Government filings can be made directly with FMCSA at no charge.