BENITEZ TRUCKING SERVICES INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202641 inspections · 45 violations (12 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
20
5× · sev 4
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 3393.100B-CVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
14
2× · sev 7
- 4393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
12
3× · sev 4
- 5393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
4
4×
- 6393.55D1-BVehicle Maintenance
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.
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8393.95A1Vehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
2
1× · sev 2
- 9392.9A2-CVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 1 states
- MD30
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 27% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Medium impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 79% is close to the 80% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× · 17%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× · 12%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 20%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 2%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× · 18%
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× · 1%
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× · 6%
- 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× · 3%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× · 1%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
A high share of violations are occurring in Frederick County, MD
Medium impact25 of 37 violations in the last 12 months (68%) came from inspections in Frederick County, MD. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Frederick County, MD to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 34% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× · 50%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 27%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 23%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA9 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
1
Tow-away
1
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · <100 mi6 drivers
- Company officer
- MANUEL BENITEZ
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1994-07-05
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-06-26
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 6 trucks.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares officers with 6 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
39 events- 06/26/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2021)
- 02/17/2023MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 02/07/2023Insurance filed — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy Q04 3040122
- 07/01/2020Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0010306
- 09/16/2019Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0010306
- 08/20/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/18/2019)
- 09/16/2018Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0010306
- 08/20/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/13/2018)
- 09/16/2017Insurance cancelled — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q091630805
- 08/21/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2017)
- 09/16/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1397233
- 08/20/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/18/2014)
- 05/16/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1393212
- 04/21/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2014)
- 07/16/2013MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (07/07/2020)
- 05/16/2013Insurance replaced — FARM FAMILY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1906C0108
- 06/26/2010Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA03983402
- 07/21/2009Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA03983401
- 06/24/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/22/2009)
- 04/21/2009Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA03983401
- 07/21/2008Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA01824401
- 06/24/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2008)
- 10/17/2007Insurance name changed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA01824401
- 09/14/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/21/2007)
- 09/11/2007Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA01824401
- 07/21/2007Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 495994
- 06/25/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/17/2007)
- 07/21/2006Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 462017
- 06/26/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/2006)
- 07/21/2005Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRN272662
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Conditional
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2011-06-25
- Last review
- 2011-04-18
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-06-26
- Reported mileage
- 451,947 mi (2021)
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