S L Benfica Transportation INC Safety Record
DOT# 398881 · Bronx, NY 10474 · 7185895427
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/09/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, S L Benfica Transportation INC (DOT# 398881) in Bronx, New York has 78 inspections on record with 295 violations and a 73.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 295 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 78 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 02/28/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2026 | CT | 1 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/23/2025 | CT | 1 | 0 |
| 12/15/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 12/05/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/21/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 9 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-MAR-25 | CT | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18-JUL-25 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-OCT-25 | CT | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17-JUN-25 | NJ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16-SEP-25 | NY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15-NOV-25 | NY | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 14-JAN-25 | NY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 12-MAR-25 | NY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 08-APR-25 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Safety National Casualty Corporation | $5,000 |
| CARGO | Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.