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Motor Vehicle Commission

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Motor Vehicle Commission ranks #2,850 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty45% serious
$74,000
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,850
of 99,447 penalized employers

Motor Vehicle Commission in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $74,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Motor Vehicle Commission 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,850 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Red Trucking in Austin, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
45.0%
of violations were serious
#2,850
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Motor Vehicle Commission compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Motor Vehicle Commission runs far above peers (12.1x 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

$74,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($74,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $74,000 $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 Motor Vehicle Commission.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJAMES J. FLANAGAN SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICOLD LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAMSON TUG & BARGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CENTRAL RAILROAD COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SADDLE CREEK CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CABLE TRUCKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JIT WAREHOUSING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE AMES COMPANIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ECLIPSE ADVANTAGE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MCLANE FOODSERVICE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2US POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DELL MARINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CAROLINAS CONSOLIDAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BUTTONWILLOW WAREHOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GENCO DISTRIBUTION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMAZON.COM SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOUTH HAUL EXPRESS D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Motor Vehicle Commis…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Motor Vehicle Commission has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Motor Vehicle Commission in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Motor Vehicle Commission is the #113 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($74,000).

How Motor Vehicle Commission Compares

Motor Vehicle Commission's 10.00 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 far above peers (12.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-10-02

Last Inspection

2015-11-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$37,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $37,000 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

45.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

55.0% 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

$74,000

Current Penalty Amount

$74,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Motor Vehicle Commission compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Motor Vehicle Commission Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 20 3.2
Total Penalty $74,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $37,000 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Motor Vehicle Commission, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($74,000 here).

Thompson Trucking Acquisitions, LLC $73,744 GA Wepfer Marine, INC. $73,017 TN Columbia Export Terminal LLC $75,075 OR Menzies Aviation USA INC $72,600 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

James J. Flanagan Shipping Corporation 2 insp. Beaumont, TX United Dairy, INC. 2 insp. Beaver, WV Americold Logistics, INC. 2 insp. Carthage, MO Samson Tug & Barge Company, INC. 2 insp. Sitka, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Osmo Enterprises Inc
McDonough, GA
0 inspections $0
Alia Transportation Corp
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Thompson Trucking Acquisitions, LLC
Doraville, GA
2 inspections $73,744
Red Trucking
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
United Parcel Service, INC.
Parsippany, NJ
5 inspections $73,667

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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 Motor Vehicle Commission safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Motor Vehicle Commission's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Motor Vehicle Commission have? ▼
Motor Vehicle Commission has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $74,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Motor Vehicle Commission had? ▼
Motor Vehicle Commission has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-10-02 and the most recent on 2015-11-17. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Motor Vehicle Commission? ▼
Motor Vehicle Commission has been assessed $74,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Motor Vehicle Commission have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Motor Vehicle Commission has 9 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 Motor Vehicle Commission operate in? ▼
Motor Vehicle Commission operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488490). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Motor Vehicle Commission rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Motor Vehicle Commission ranks #2,850 (the top 5% 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 Motor Vehicle Commission's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Motor Vehicle Commission's total OSHA penalty of $74,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (12.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Red Trucking in Austin, TX 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.