MICHAEL SERAFINI INC
USDOT 186830 • DBA: SERAFINI INC • 3529 BROADWAY, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, 14227
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-639415 | REVOKED | Dec 1, 2008 | Jan 23, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 0285129 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 0285129 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | TPP1056102-01 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 14, 2013 | Jan 23, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN584499 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2008 | Nov 25, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0285129 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0285129 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| NAMECHG | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | TPP1056102-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2019 | Jan 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN584499 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2008 | Nov 25, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-639415 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-639415 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC639415 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 7, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC639415 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 7, 2014 | REVOKED | Jan 23, 2019 |
| MC639415 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 8, 2008 | REVOKED | Dec 1, 2008 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.3 | 393.3 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | 87338137 | LOCKPORT NY | NY | Level 2 | WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2WG | No |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 87187224 | EAST AMHERST NY | NY | Level 3 | WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 85334098 | SPRINGVILLE NY | NY | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 84960230 | LOCKPORT NY | NY | Level 1 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 393.47E, 393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| May 12, 2025 | 84708340 | DEPEW NY | NY | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.16-D, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 82238052 | BUFFALO NY | NY | Level 1 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 392.7(a) | Yes |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 80902630 | AMHERST | NY | Level 3 | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 80034380 | LANCASTER NY | NY | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.11A1-LLPL | No |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 78806413 | Roadside | NY | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 392.8 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...388153 | MICHAEL SERAFINI INC |
| Feb 26, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: 20A53011018 | ...015183 | SERAFINI INC |
| Nov 12, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2009 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2008 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2002 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2000 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 1999 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records