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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 22, 2026
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BENITEZ TRUCKING SERVICES INC
USDOT 567958 · MC459727 · EIN 52-1769603 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
13215 CHERRY LANE, QUEEN ANNE, MD, 21657
(410) 634-1873 · MANUEL BENITEZ
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
6 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
42 / 481
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE — $750K BIPD · policy Q04 3040122 · eff 02/07/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance426 pts
Unsafe Driving45 pts
Other20 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 72 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 63 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 56 | |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.3A1-BNMH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLTFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MD42
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.57 | 1.57 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.64 | 6.64 | ≈79–83% (near 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Brakes 44% (2 OOS) · Tires 21% (4 OOS) · Load securement 16% (4 OOS)
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Frederick County, MD · medium impact
• 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 impact
Speeding 67% · Following / lane / reckless 33%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 57%
393.45D-B, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BNMH
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.98).
2. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.178).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 | BRIDGEVILLE, DE | ✓ |
Equipment — 9 vehicles seen in inspections
9 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MANUEL BENITEZ
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2021)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
1994-07-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENITEZ'S TREE SERVICES LLC | 3307499 | officer | strong |
| LEGACY TREE EXPERTS LLC | 4529617 | officer | strong |
| MADE TRUCKING INCORPORATED | 1376804 | officer | strong |
| MANUEL BENITEZ | 1192582 | officer | strong |
| MANUEL BENITEZ | 2665443 | officer | strong |
| MANUEL BENITEZ | 2712066 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/26/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2021)
02/17/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/07/2023 — Insurance filed — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy Q04 3040122
07/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0010306
09/16/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0010306
08/20/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/18/2019)
09/16/2018 — Insurance cancelled — AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0010306
08/20/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/13/2018)
09/16/2017 — Insurance cancelled — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary · policy Q091630805
08/21/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2017)
09/16/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1397233
08/20/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/18/2014)
05/16/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1393212
04/21/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/16/2014)
07/16/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (07/07/2020)
05/16/2013 — Insurance replaced — FARM FAMILY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1906C0108
06/26/2010 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA03983402
07/21/2009 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA03983401
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