Consumer Report: Lightning Van Lines, USDOT #1176334
Lightning Van Lines, USDOT#1176334
Safety Of Use Rating: NOT RATABLE
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IMPORTANT: This company changed owners just few month ago (January 2007). Previous records show many problems with this company, including poor BBB record and a license revocation. We will create a report assuming that this company is new (just few month old), and therefore will not give it any SOUR rating.
From their website www.lightningvanlines.com:
From Safersys.org:
Safersys.org reveals the following information:
Summary:
For now I would not recommend to use this company. Its past record indicated many problems, and the new ownership has not yet proven itself (at least its too early to determine)
I would recommend you to do some more shopping arround to see what other companies have to offer. You can get few quotes from several long distance movers right here. In any case, never book with a company that did not perform a visual estimate in your house and did not give you a flat price for your move. Also, check this thread to learn How to find a good moving company.
Good luck with your move,
Alex Z. @ MovingAnswers.org
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Question by carterquigg (Carter Quigg)
What can you tell me about the reputation of Lightning Van Lines DOT 1176334? I am moving from Northern California to New York City.
Apr 17, 00:33
Answer by alexzehn (Alex Z.)
Lightning Van Lines, USDOT#1176334
Safety Of Use Rating: NOT RATABLE
(see how we calculate SOUR)
IMPORTANT: This company changed owners just few month ago (January 2007). Previous records show many problems with this company, including poor BBB record and a license revocation. We will create a report assuming that this company is new (just few month old), and therefore will not give it any SOUR rating.
From their website www.lightningvanlines.com:
- This company is independent (not an agent for any major van lines).
- Licensing information: US DOT #1176334, MC #472019
- Services offered: long distance, storage.
- Contact Information: phones: (877) 247-6683, (510) 638-9137, address: 2076 Edison Ave, San Leandro,CA 94577
- Members of: AMSA
From Safersys.org:
Safersys.org reveals the following information:
- Licensing info: US DOT #1176334, MC #472019
- Trucks: 2.
- Phones: (877) 247-6683
- Office location: 2076 Edison Ave, San Leandro,CA 94577
- The information in the Safersys.org report indicates no problems with their license and insurance.
- Inspections section shows the following statistics:
- Driver out-of-service rating: above the national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rating: below the national average
- Not members of the BBB
- Original Business Start Date: September 2001, new ownership - January 2007
- Number of complaints processed in the last 36 months: none.
Since the company only recently changed ownership it is not a surprize that they have a clean BBB record for now. After the summer season if they manage to still keep clean record they might qualify for a SOUR rating
Summary:
For now I would not recommend to use this company. Its past record indicated many problems, and the new ownership has not yet proven itself (at least its too early to determine)
I would recommend you to do some more shopping arround to see what other companies have to offer. You can get few quotes from several long distance movers right here. In any case, never book with a company that did not perform a visual estimate in your house and did not give you a flat price for your move. Also, check this thread to learn How to find a good moving company.
Good luck with your move,
Alex Z. @ MovingAnswers.org
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