Transportation & Warehousing · Pasadena, TX

CBSL Transportation Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CBSL Transportation Services, INC. ranks #4,310 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty69% serious
$56,359
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,310
of 99,447 penalized employers

CBSL Transportation Services, INC. in Pasadena, TX has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $56,359. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected CBSL Transportation Services, INC. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,310 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $14,574 in back wages owed to 103 affected workers. For comparison, Aztec Secret Health and Beauty LTD in Pahrump, NV is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
68.8%
of violations were serious
#4,310
of 99,447 penalized employers
$14,574
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 57/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $15K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($7K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows CBSL Transportation Services, INC. runs far above peers (9.2x 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

$56,359 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($56,359) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $56,359 $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 CBSL Transportation Services, INC..

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CBSL Transportation Services, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

CBSL Transportation Services, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, CBSL Transportation Services, INC. ranks #188 at $56,359 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, CBSL Transportation Services, INC. ranks #1,520 among 3,616 Transportation & Warehousing employers with WHD recoveries ($14,574).

Combined federal exposure here: $56,359 OSHA penalties plus $14,574 WHD back wages (20.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How CBSL Transportation Services, INC. Compares

CBSL Transportation Services, INC.'s 4.00 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 far above peers (9.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-09-06

Last Inspection

2019-03-22

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,090

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $14,090 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

68.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

31.3% 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

$85,306

Current Penalty Amount

$56,359

Penalty Reduction

33.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$70,933

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,947 from the initial assessment of $85,306. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$14,574
Employees Affected
103
WHD Violations
103
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$141
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$7,287

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that CBSL Transportation Services, INC. owed $14,574 in back wages to 103 employees across 2 cases and 103 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How CBSL Transportation Services, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CBSL Transportation Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 16 3.2
Total Penalty $56,359 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,090 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for CBSL Transportation Services, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use CBSL Transportation Services, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare CBSL Transportation Services, INC. against Kallmeyer Dedicated Freight LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether CBSL Transportation Services, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • CBSL Transportation Services, INC. also carries $14,574 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 CBSL Transportation Services, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, CBSL Transportation Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does CBSL Transportation Services, INC. have?
CBSL Transportation Services, INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $56,359.
How many OSHA inspections has CBSL Transportation Services, INC. had?
CBSL Transportation Services, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-09-06 and the most recent on 2019-03-22. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CBSL Transportation Services, INC.?
CBSL Transportation Services, INC. has been assessed $56,359 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $85,306 (a 33.9% reduction). Additionally, $14,574 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does CBSL Transportation Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. CBSL Transportation Services, INC. has 11 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.
Has CBSL Transportation Services, INC. been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against CBSL Transportation Services, INC., resulting in $14,574 in back wages owed to 103 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does CBSL Transportation Services, INC. operate in?
CBSL Transportation Services, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488490). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if CBSL Transportation Services, INC. owes me wages?
If you believe CBSL Transportation Services, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $14,574 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does CBSL Transportation Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CBSL Transportation Services, INC. ranks #4,310 (the top 5% 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 CBSL Transportation Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
CBSL Transportation Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $56,359 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (9.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aztec Secret Health and Beauty LTD in Pahrump, NV is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $0 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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