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BENFIELD WRECKER SERVICE INC
Tampa, FL
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 848968
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
848968
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 28, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 12, 2000
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
4406 N Thatcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Day Luis Hernandez
Officer 2
Steven Nodal
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL5
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 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5GT1GEA52934 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML2GH412811 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKMHY6X56M159992 | 1 | — |
| 2011 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCUAPR9BN358825 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Isuzu NQR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W168G7900562 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | 3507001549 | SEFFNER FL | I | 10 | 3 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5GT1GEA52934 |
FL E7921D |
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.17B2-LRLDM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Driveaway - missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B1-LDSML | Lighting - Driveaway, side marker lamp(s) missing on rearmost towed vehicle | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | 2326002800 | SEFFNER FL | I | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML2GH412811 |
FL E8109D |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | 2326002799 | SEFFNER FL | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKMHY6X56M159992 |
FL E8108D |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 30, 2024 | 3507000343 | TAMPA FL | I | 12 | 4 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD ISUZU |
1FD0X5GT1GEA52934 JALE5W168G7900562 |
FL E7921D FL GKJL24 |
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LRLDM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Driveaway - missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B1-LDSML | Lighting - Driveaway, side marker lamp(s) missing on rearmost towed vehicle | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 9, 2024 | 2594002122 | JASPER FL | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSCUAPR9BN358825 |
FL PLXR68 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 17, 2024 | 3186006609 | SEFFNER FL | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GDJ7F1324F521411 |
FL E5575E |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 24, 2023 | 2681001705 | KEYSTONE, FL | II | 5 | 3 | SAC | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2E4S56586 |
FL E7912D |
| 393.17B | OOSNo/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B | OOSNo/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B | OOSNo/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.7A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 12, 2023 | 2184003604 | I4 PLANT CITY SCALE-EAST, FL | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2E4S56586 |
FL E7912D |
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