HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/398881-s-l-benfica-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
S L BENFICA TRANSPORTATION INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jun 30, 2026. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.5% vs New York average 18.5%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (718) 589-5427, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC251502.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC251502 | — | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. Policy MXI 97121333 · 34 | — | Feb 11, 2006 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC251502 | Primary | SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION Policy CA6675612 · 91X | $5,000,000 | May 11, 2020 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
20 of 44 · New York avg 18.5%
3 of 63 · New York avg 7.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CT | 2 | 5 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | CT | 2 | 4 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CT | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | CT | 1 | 9 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CT | 2 | 6 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The New York average covers 36,520 vehicle and 57,868 driver inspections of all New York-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
153 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 39 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 211 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 143 | 35 | 93.5% | 71.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 3.9% | 10.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 2.6% | 7.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 9 | 9 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1B | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 5 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 4 | 4 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New York column is the mix across all New York-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Manheim Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | South Orange, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | North Hills, NY | 0 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Seymour, CT | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | New York New York, NY | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Linden, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Bernards Twp, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Meriden, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Milford, CT | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | NY | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 398881 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC251502 |
| Legal name | S L BENFICA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 66 |
| Drivers | 78 |
| Annual mileage | 1,775,663 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jun 30, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 29, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherSporting Goods
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about S L BENFICA TRANSPORTATION INC
What does S L BENFICA TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC251502: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about S L BENFICA TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking S L BENFICA TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 398881. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (718) 589-5427, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC251502, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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