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Wholesale Trade · Portsmouth, VA

East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales ranks #88,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$858
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales in Portsmouth, VA 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: $858. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales 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 #88,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sunny Florida Dairy, INC. in Tampa, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $851 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#88,157
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$858 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSERAMPORE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BRUCE R. PETTY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MULLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TURNIPSEED INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIANCE AG & GRAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROMEO & SONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AUTRY ENTERPRISES LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VANDER HAAG'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9F.J.& P.KRUSE,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FORGE TRUCK CENTERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GSC ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL PLASTICS MF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KING PACKAGING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIRECT RELIEF INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TRI-STATE SURGICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLUMBUS SCRAP MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LYNK PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PALLET EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5East Coast Truck and…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales ranks #4,066 at $858 current penalty.

How East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales Compares

East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-01-28

Last Inspection

2015-11-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$429

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $429 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$3,070

Current Penalty Amount

$858

Penalty Reduction

72.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,212 from the initial assessment of $3,070. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $858 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $429 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($858 here).

Sunny Florida Dairy, INC. $851 FL United Natural Foods INC. $850 IA Capital Candy CO. $875 VT B & B Acquisition INC. $875 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Serampore Industries 2 insp. Houston, TX Bruce R. Petty INC. 2 insp. Davenport, IA Muller, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Lifestyle Solutions 2 insp. Fremont, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sunny Florida Dairy, INC.
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $851
United Natural Foods INC.
Iowa City, IA
2 inspections $850
Capital Candy CO.
Barre, VT
2 inspections $875
B & B Acquisition INC.
Salt Lake City, UT
2 inspections $875
Minnetronix, INC
ST Paul, MN
2 inspections $840

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What to do with this record

Use East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales have? ▼
East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $858.
How many OSHA inspections has East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales had? ▼
East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-28 and the most recent on 2015-11-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales? ▼
East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales has been assessed $858 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,070 (a 72.1% reduction).
Does East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales has 3 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 East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales operate in? ▼
East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423110). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales ranks #88,157 (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 East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
East Coast Truck and Trailer Sales's total OSHA penalty of $858 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sunny Florida Dairy, INC. in Tampa, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $851 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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