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Transportation & Warehousing · San Leandro, CA

Lightning Van Lines, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lightning Van Lines, INC. ranks #93,626 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$450
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lightning Van Lines, INC. in San Leandro, CA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $450. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 7 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lightning Van Lines, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,626 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 runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,934 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. For comparison, Sally Beauty Supply, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,395 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#93,626
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,934
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $5K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($5K 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 Lightning Van Lines, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Lightning Van Lines, INC. runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$450 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% 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 Lightning Van Lines, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.103.97.911.815.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN IOWA TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8SN TRANSPORT INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5WEGOTLITES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4TECH PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STATEWIDE TRANSPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BUSINESS RECORDS MAN…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1FREEPORT LOGISTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2STONE TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4USPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6USPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STEVE KENT TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MAIL CONTRACTORS OF …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2DEAN TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PROFESSIONAL EXPEDIT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0XCEED RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNITED STATES COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0QUALITY SERVICES MOV…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LUEMAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 15Lightning Van Lines,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Lightning Van Lines, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Lightning Van Lines, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lightning Van Lines, INC. ranks #3,846 at $450 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Lightning Van Lines, INC. at rank #2,466 of 3,616 employers ($4,934 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $450 OSHA penalties plus $4,934 WHD back wages (91.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Lightning Van Lines, INC. Compares

Lightning Van Lines, INC.'s 2.00 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 below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2012-07-02

Last Inspection

2012-07-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $450 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

2

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

$450

Current Penalty Amount

$450

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,384

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,934
Employees Affected
5
WHD Violations
7
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$987
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,934

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Lightning Van Lines, INC. owed $4,934 in back wages to 5 employees across 1 case and 7 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 Lightning Van Lines, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lightning Van Lines, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $450 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $450 $3,295
View all 9,914 employers in Transportation & Warehousing →

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lightning Van Lines, INC., both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($450 here).

Eaton County Transportation Authority $450 MI Carolina Cargo INC of Rock Hill $450 SC V & S Log Express INC $450 OR Pacific Consultants & Construction, INC. $450 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Southern Iowa Transit 1 insp. Ottumwa, IA SN Transport INC. 1 insp. Cabo Rojo, PR Wegotlites 1 insp. Staten Island, NY Tech Packaging 1 insp. Berwick, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Exceed Staffing, LLC
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
L.P. Transportation, INC.
Chester, NY
6 inspections $5,382
Bailey Port INC.
Calvert City, KY
3 inspections $5,376
Auto Warehousing Co.
Chicago, IL
0 inspections $0
Sally Beauty Supply, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
3 inspections $5,395

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What to do with this record

Use Lightning Van Lines, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Lightning Van Lines, INC. against Exceed Staffing, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Lightning Van Lines, 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
  • Lightning Van Lines, INC. also carries $4,934 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 Lightning Van Lines, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lightning Van Lines, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 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 Lightning Van Lines, INC. have? ▼
Lightning Van Lines, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $450.
How many OSHA inspections has Lightning Van Lines, INC. had? ▼
Lightning Van Lines, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-02 and the most recent on 2012-07-02. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lightning Van Lines, INC.? ▼
Lightning Van Lines, INC. has been assessed $450 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $4,934 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Lightning Van Lines, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Lightning Van Lines, INC., resulting in $4,934 in back wages owed to 5 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Lightning Van Lines, INC. operate in? ▼
Lightning Van Lines, INC. 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.
What should I do if Lightning Van Lines, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Lightning Van Lines, 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 $4,934 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Lightning Van Lines, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lightning Van Lines, INC. ranks #93,626 (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 Lightning Van Lines, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lightning Van Lines, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $450 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sally Beauty Supply, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,395 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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