S L Benfica Transportation Inc
FMCSA out-of-service order in force since Jan 3, 2022: Unsatisfactory = Unfit. A carrier under an out-of-service order may not operate in interstate commerce.
S L Benfica Transportation Inc (USDOT 398881) is under an FMCSA out-of-service order dated January 3, 2022, reason given: Unsatisfactory = Unfit. FMCSA still lists active authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-251502. The earliest grant on file is from June 1994, 32 years, 5 months ago. $5,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Safety National Casualty Corporation. It reported 66 power units and 78 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (January 2026). 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-251502 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability, bond | $5,000,000 liability, cargo |
Earliest grant on file: Jun 7, 1994 (32 years, 5 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Safety National Casualty Corporation | $5,000,000 | May 11, 2020 | — |
| Cargo · form 34 | Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. | — | Feb 11, 2006 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2006 | MC-251502 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 6, 2004 | MC-251502 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Oct 8, 1996 | MC-251502 | Dismissed · broker |
| Nov 29, 1994 | MC-251502 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 23, 1994 | MC-251502 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 7, 1994 | MC-251502 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-251502 | Contract | Jun 3, 2004 | Jul 6, 2004 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-251502 | Common | Sep 28, 1994 | involuntary revocation |
Out-of-service orders
| Date | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | In force |
Registration
| USDOT number | 398881 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-251502 |
| Legal name | S L Benfica Transportation Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Bronx, New York 10474 |
| USDOT added | Jun 29, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Conditional · Jun 30, 2026 |
Fleet
| Power units | 66 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 66 |
| Drivers | 78 · 78 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 1,775,663 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Fresh produce, Meat, Refrigerated food, Beverages, Paper products, sporting goods
Other records
- 1 other active carrier lists the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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