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Transportation & Warehousing · Lenoir, NC

Caldwell Freight Lines, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. ranks #73,752 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty36% serious
$2,324
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,752
of 99,447 penalized employers

Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. in Lenoir, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,324. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,752 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dawson Logistics, INC. in Danville, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,329 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
35.7%
of violations were serious
#73,752
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$2,324 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Caldwell Freight Lines, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.004.58.913.417.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRST STUDENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OCHO RIOS ATLANTA, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DOLLAR GENERAL DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DELTA AIR LINES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EMBRAER AIRCRAFT MAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PORT OF WALLA WALLA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17KUWAYE TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6U. S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FEDEX GROUND, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0WALMART DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SHISEIDO AMERICAS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FULLINGTON TRAILWAYS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WASHINGTON METROPOLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CAPACITY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1GORDON FOOD SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SILVA TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DELTA GLOBAL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Caldwell Freight Lin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. ranks #3,129 at $2,324 current penalty.

How Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. Compares

Caldwell Freight Lines, INC.'s 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-01-06

Last Inspection

2012-07-10

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$775

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $775 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

35.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

64.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,575

Current Penalty Amount

$2,324

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,251 from the initial assessment of $3,575. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 14 3.2
Total Penalty $2,324 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $775 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Caldwell Freight Lines, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,324 here).

Dawson Logistics, INC. $2,329 IL Kissimmee Aviation Services, INC. $2,313 FL Ups $2,338 NJ Ward Trucking LLC $2,309 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

First Student, INC. 3 insp. Fairbanks, AK Ocho Rios Atlanta, INC. 3 insp. Tucker, GA Dollar General Distribution Center 3 insp. Blair, NE Delta Air Lines INC. 3 insp. Salt Lake City, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Arizona Southwest Shuttle
Mesa, AZ
0 inspections $0
McCoy Transfer
Grand Island, NE
0 inspections $0
Argix Logistics
Ridgefield, NJ
0 inspections $0
Dawson Logistics, INC.
Danville, IL
3 inspections $2,329
M & S Rock
Zavalla, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Caldwell Freight Lines, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. have? ▼
Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,324.
How many OSHA inspections has Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. had? ▼
Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-06 and the most recent on 2012-07-10. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Caldwell Freight Lines, INC.? ▼
Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. has been assessed $2,324 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,575 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. has 5 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. operate in? ▼
Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484122). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Caldwell Freight Lines, INC. ranks #73,752 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Caldwell Freight Lines, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Caldwell Freight Lines, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,324 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dawson Logistics, INC. in Danville, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,329 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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