Transportation & Warehousing · Bellingham, WA

Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC ranks #59,783 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty32% serious
$4,245
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#59,783
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC in Bellingham, WA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,245. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,783 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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. For comparison, Mavron Transport, Inc in Taylor, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
31.8%
of violations were serious
#59,783
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,245 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.811.617.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMILWAUKEE COUNTY TRA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0THE PASHA GROUP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2GIANT OF MARYLAND LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10DGX DEPENDABLE GLOBA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ARLINGTON CSD TRANSP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2FEDEX EXPRESS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2KATOEN NATIE GULF CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AEKO KULA LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4LONG MILK HAULERS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11PENSKE LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SHORELINE FRUIT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3COSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3FEDEX FREIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0LA FAYETTE CSD BUS G…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4HARVEST LAND COOP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0MCGINNIS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ATLANTA BONDED WAREH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2RETAIL DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Ludtke Pacific Truck…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22
Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC ranks #2,581 at $4,245 current penalty.

How Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC Compares

Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC's 5.50 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-09-02

Last Inspection

2013-12-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,061

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $1,061 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

31.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

68.2% 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

$6,780

Current Penalty Amount

$4,245

Penalty Reduction

37.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,535 from the initial assessment of $6,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.9
Violations 22 3.2
Total Penalty $4,245 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,061 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,245 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

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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 Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 serious violations. 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 Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC have?
Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,245.
How many OSHA inspections has Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC had?
Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-02 and the most recent on 2013-12-23. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC?
Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC has been assessed $4,245 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,780 (a 37.4% reduction).
Does Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC has 7 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 Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC operate in?
Ludtke Pacific Trucking 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.
Where does Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC ranks #59,783 (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 Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Ludtke Pacific Trucking INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,245 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mavron Transport, Inc in Taylor, MI 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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