Transportation & Warehousing · Howard, PA

Confer Trucking, Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Confer Trucking, Incorporated ranks #27,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty38% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$13,050
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #27,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Confer Trucking, Incorporated in Howard, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Confer Trucking, Incorporated 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Roochi Traders INC. in Coppell, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,053 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 37.5%
of violations were serious: #27,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Confer Trucking, Incor…

$13,050
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Confer Trucking, Incorporated runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$13,050 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Confer Trucking, Incorporated.

Confer Trucking, Incorporated has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Confer Trucking, Incorporated in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Confer Trucking, Incorporated is the #1,231 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($13,050).

How Confer Trucking, Incorporated Compares

Confer Trucking, Incorporated'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 well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-10-16

Last Inspection

2014-04-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $6,525 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

37.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

25.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$18,760

Current Penalty Amount

$13,050

Penalty Reduction

30.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,710 from the initial assessment of $18,760. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Confer Trucking, Incorporated compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Confer Trucking, Incorporated	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.9
Violations	8	3.2
Total Penalty	$13,050	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,525	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Confer Trucking, Incorporated, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,050 here).

Crane Worldwide Logistics INC. $13,052 OH American Fast Freight $13,052 AK Roochi Traders INC. $13,053 TX U.S. Postal Service $13,090 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Port 32 Tampa LLC 2 insp. Tampa, FL American Airlines, INC. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Fedex Freight INC 2 insp. West Sacramento, CA Central Transport International, INC. 2 insp. Latham, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Crane Worldwide Logistics INC.

Groveport, OH

3 inspections $13,052

American Fast Freight

Anchorage, AK

2 inspections $13,052

2 inspections $13,053

Action 9-A

Jacksonville, FL

0 inspections $0

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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 Confer Trucking, Incorporated safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Confer Trucking, Incorporated's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Confer Trucking, Incorporated have? ▼

Confer Trucking, Incorporated has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,050.

How many OSHA inspections has Confer Trucking, Incorporated had? ▼

Confer Trucking, Incorporated has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-16 and the most recent on 2014-04-22. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Confer Trucking, Incorporated? ▼

Confer Trucking, Incorporated has been assessed $13,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,760 (a 30.4% reduction).

Does Confer Trucking, Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Confer Trucking, Incorporated has 3 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Confer Trucking, Incorporated operate in? ▼

Confer Trucking, Incorporated operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Confer Trucking, Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Confer Trucking, Incorporated ranks #27,662 (the upper 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 Confer Trucking, Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Confer Trucking, Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $13,050 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Roochi Traders INC. in Coppell, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $13,053 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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