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Central States Trucking CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Central States Trucking CO ranks #96,295 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$275
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,295
of 99,447 penalized employers

Central States Trucking CO in Romulus, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $275. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Central States Trucking CO 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,295 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Perkins Motor Transport INC DBA Perkins Specialize in Northfield, MN is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $280 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#96,295
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Central States Trucking CO compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Central States Trucking CO runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$275 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Central States Trucking CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHTIKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9RESTORATION HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PIEDMONT AIRLINES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNIVERSAL COLD STORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JACKSON LAND DEVELOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BMS LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BMS MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORAM LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LORD & TAYLOR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VINCENT PORCARO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AUTO RAMP SERVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCHENKER LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CP LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARSHALL'S ATLANTA M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IRON MOUNTAIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MESA MOVING & STORAG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Central States Truck…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Central States Trucking CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Central States Trucking CO in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Central States Trucking CO is the #3,951 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($275).

How Central States Trucking CO Compares

Central States Trucking CO's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-08

Last Inspection

2013-08-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$138

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $138 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$550

Current Penalty Amount

$275

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $275 from the initial assessment of $550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Central States Trucking CO compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Central States Trucking CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $275 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $138 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Central States Trucking CO, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($275 here).

Amador County Unified School District $275 CA Charles T White $275 OR Mesa Moving & Storage Portland LLC $270 OR Perkins Motor Transport INC DBA Perkins Specialize $280 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Shtiks, INC. 2 insp. Mountain Top, PA Restoration Hardware 2 insp. West Jefferson, OH Piedmont Airlines, INC. 2 insp. Norfolk, VA Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC 2 insp. Lincoln, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Amador County Unified School District
Sutter Creek, CA
2 inspections $275
Charles T White
Medford, OR
2 inspections $275
Mesa Moving & Storage Portland LLC
Tigard, OR
2 inspections $270
Perkins Motor Transport INC DBA Perkins Specialize
Northfield, MN
2 inspections $280
Tra Pac
Wilmington, CA
2 inspections $280

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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 Central States Trucking CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Central States Trucking CO's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Central States Trucking CO have? ▼
Central States Trucking CO has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $275.
How many OSHA inspections has Central States Trucking CO had? ▼
Central States Trucking CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-08 and the most recent on 2013-08-08. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Central States Trucking CO? ▼
Central States Trucking CO has been assessed $275 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $550 (a 50.0% reduction).
What industry does Central States Trucking CO operate in? ▼
Central States Trucking CO operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Central States Trucking CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Central States Trucking CO ranks #96,295 (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 Central States Trucking CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Central States Trucking CO's total OSHA penalty of $275 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Perkins Motor Transport INC DBA Perkins Specialize in Northfield, MN is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $280 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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