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MICHAEL SERAFINI INC
DBA: Serafini Inc
Cheektowaga, NY
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 186830 · MC 639415
Active
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 7 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-639415 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
28.6% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC639415
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP 0285129
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
186830
MC Number
MC-639415
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
February 7, 2019
Annual Mileage
180,225 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3529 Broadway, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Serafini
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
28.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 59th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | SPT3042179 | BUFFALO NY | II | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C5DM015183 |
NY 15196MK |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | SPE3071548 | HAMBURG NY | II | 2 | — | SERAFINI INC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NK1X4TX4LJ388153 |
NY 98704ND |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | 5L51000048 | LOCKPORT NY | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBWFG7NLNH4291 |
NY 57688NG |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | SPA4070132 | EAST AMHERST NY | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBWFG7NLNH4291 |
NY 68262NE |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 24, 2025 | D507501156 | SPRINGVILLE NY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXPTX6GJ124779 |
NY 23974ND |
| June 9, 2025 | SPA3060580 | LOCKPORT NY | I | 8 | 1 | SERAFINI INC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXPTX6GJ124779 |
NY 23974ND |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| May 12, 2025 | SPA3080587 | DEPEW NY | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C7HM035683 |
NY 24905ND |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 24, 2024 | D507800722 | BUFFALO NY | I | 9 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C7HM035683 |
NY 24905ND |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 20, 2024 | SPWA090823 | AMHERST, NY | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBWFG7NLNH4291 |
NY 76428NB |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 26, 2023 | D507000023 | LANCASTER NY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXPTX6GJ124779 |
NY 23974ND |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY8
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C7HM035683 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX6GJ124779 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMBWFG7NLNH4291 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C5DM015183 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W990 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NK1X4TX4LJ388153 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 23, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 1, 2008 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 21, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 29, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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