BENITEZ TRUCKING SERVICES INC
USDOT 567958 • 13215 CHERRY LANE, QUEEN ANNE, MD, 21657
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-459727 | REVOKED | Jul 27, 2004 | Jul 7, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0010306 | ON FILE | Sep 16, 2019 | Jul 1, 2020 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0010306 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2018 | Sep 16, 2019 |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | BIPD/Primary | CA 0010306 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2017 | Sep 16, 2018 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q091630805 | CANCELLED | Sep 16, 2014 | Sep 16, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1397233 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2014 | Sep 16, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO1393212 | CANCELLED | May 16, 2013 | May 16, 2014 |
| FARM FAMILY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1906C0108 | REPLACED | May 16, 2010 | May 16, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03983402 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2009 | Jun 26, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03983401 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2009 | Jul 21, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA03983401 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2008 | Apr 21, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA01824401 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2007 | Jul 21, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA01824401 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2007 | Sep 11, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA01824401 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 21, 2007 | Oct 17, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 495994 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2006 | Jul 21, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 462017 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2005 | Jul 21, 2006 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRN272662 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRN272662 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRN272662 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2004 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRN249188 | CANCELLED | Dec 23, 2003 | Jul 21, 2004 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1699651-2 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2003 | Nov 18, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0010306 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0010306 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2019 | Sep 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0010306 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2018 | Sep 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q091630805 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2017 | Sep 16, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1397233 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2014 | Sep 16, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1393212 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2014 | May 16, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | FARM FAMILY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1906C0108 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03983402 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2010 | Jun 26, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03983401 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2009 | Jul 21, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03983401 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2009 | Apr 21, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01824401 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2008 | Jul 21, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01824401 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2007 | Oct 17, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01824401 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2007 | Sep 11, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 495994 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2007 | Jul 21, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 462017 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2006 | Jul 21, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN272662 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN272662 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN272662 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRN249188 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2004 | Jul 21, 2004 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1699651-2 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2003 | Nov 18, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-459727 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-459727 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-459727 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC459727 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 17, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2019 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2018 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2017 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2014 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2014 |
| MC459727 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 16, 2013 | REVOKED | Jul 7, 2020 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2009 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2008 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2007 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2007 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2006 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2005 |
| MC459727 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 12, 2004 | REVOKED | Jul 6, 2010 |
| MC459727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2004 |
| MC459727 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 2003 | REVOKED | Jul 27, 2004 |
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 • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (49 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGEVILLE | NEWTON RD | ...244442 | BENITEZ TRUCKING SERVICES INC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | Linganore-Bartsonsville | ON MD 75 - GREEN VALLEY RD AT CO 921 - FOX REST CT | ...673325 | BENITEZ TRUCKING SERVICES INC |
| Apr 30, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | EDGEMERE | 64.49 FEET SOUTH OF MILE POINT 3.640 ON MD 157 - P | ...834222 | BENITEZ TRUCKING SERVICES INC |
| Jun 25, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SHORE HWY | ...595142 | BENITEZ TRUCKING SERVICES INC |
| Oct 3, 2019 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2016 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2012 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2012 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2006 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2004 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2003 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2001 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 1998 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 1997 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events