Lightning Car Transport

Our review

How Lightning Car Transport checks out

Reviewed Oct 2026 · the same checks for every company, from FMCSA records and the company's own published pages.

Business model

Broker — a partner carrier hauls your car

Licensing

Active · first granted Nov 2022 · no gaps

Insurance & bond

Broker bond on file

Safety record

Not applicable — doesn't operate trucks

Website details

We couldn't find the USDOT or MC number on the website

Published terms

• Payment. Any major credit or debit card, or Zelle.

  “We accept every major credit / debit card. We can also accept Zelle payments if needed as well” — lightningcartransport.com/auto-transport-frequently-asked-questions

• Deposit. Typically 20–40% of the price, charged once a driver is confirmed; the rest goes to the driver at delivery.

  “Once the driver has been confirmed to your vehicle, we'll charge a deposit (typically 20-40% of the total balance).” — lightningcartransport.com/auto-transport-frequently-asked-questions

• Cancellation. Nothing to cancel before you're charged; after that you get the deposit back minus a $100 fee.

  “If you wish to cancel after you have been charged, we'll fund back your initial payment, minus $100 as a cancelation fee.” — lightningcartransport.com/auto-transport-frequently-asked-questions

• Damage claims. We couldn't find how to file a damage claim on the website.

Fits

Customers who want nothing charged until they've confirmed the assigned driver themselves.

Not ideal for

Anyone who wants the damage-claim process in writing before booking — we couldn't find it on the website.

Worth knowing

• The deposit is typically 20–40% of the total, so plan for a sizeable charge once the driver is confirmed.

Ask before booking

The exact deposit for your order.

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