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Transportation & Warehousing · Elk Grove Village, IL

New England Motor Freight, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), New England Motor Freight, INC. ranks #15,790 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty93% serious
$21,880
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#15,790
of 99,447 penalized employers

New England Motor Freight, INC. in Elk Grove Village, IL has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,880. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected New England Motor Freight, INC. 9 times over 7 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,790 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 (4.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Plastic Recyclers Southeast, INC. in Trinity, AL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,876 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
92.9%
of violations were serious
#15,790
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 67/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (1.6 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows New England Motor Freight, INC. runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$21,880 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 New England Motor Freight, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.99.099.09.11.913.224.535.847.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAUSE BROS., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6OFFSHORE SYSTEMS INC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 45CUSTOMIZED DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 7HP HOOD LLC, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 13AMA, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 19ESTES EXPRESS LINES,…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 4SAN FRANCISCO BAY AR…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 16MSAD 49, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 29UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8MTA NYCT/MTA BUS - E…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 14MEIJER DISTRIBUTION,…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 8FOOD CITY DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 6TSANG BROTHERS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 9OFFSHORE SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 10New England Motor Fr…, OSHA inspections: 9 · Violations cited: 14
New England Motor Freight, INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

New England Motor Freight, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, New England Motor Freight, INC. ranks #708 at $21,880 current penalty.

How New England Motor Freight, INC. Compares

New England Motor Freight, INC.'s 1.56 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 (3.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2011-11-02

Last Inspection

2018-10-18

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,431

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 9 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $2,431 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

92.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$50,340

Current Penalty Amount

$21,880

Penalty Reduction

56.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,460 from the initial assessment of $50,340. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How New England Motor Freight, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric New England Motor Freight, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 9 1.9
Violations 14 3.2
Total Penalty $21,880 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,431 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for New England Motor Freight, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,880 here).

Meijer Distribution, INC. $21,879 OH Plastic Recyclers Southeast, INC. $21,876 AL Christmas Tree Shops, INC. $21,900 MA Kenosha Beef Int'l, LTD. DBA Birchwood Transport $21,914 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

Sause Bros. 9 insp. Rainier, OR United Parcel Service 9 insp. Ontario, CA United States Postal Service 9 insp. Fort Worth, TX United Parcel Service 9 insp. Las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Meijer Distribution, INC.
Tipp City, OH
9 inspections $21,879
Plastic Recyclers Southeast, INC.
Trinity, AL
2 inspections $21,876
Special K's Transport
Cedar Rapids, IA
0 inspections $0
DrivenForce, Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
Christmas Tree Shops, INC.
Middleboro, MA
2 inspections $21,900

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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 New England Motor Freight, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, New England Motor Freight, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 9 inspections, including 13 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 New England Motor Freight, INC. have? ▼
New England Motor Freight, INC. has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,880.
How many OSHA inspections has New England Motor Freight, INC. had? ▼
New England Motor Freight, INC. has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-02 and the most recent on 2018-10-18. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for New England Motor Freight, INC.? ▼
New England Motor Freight, INC. has been assessed $21,880 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,340 (a 56.5% reduction).
Does New England Motor Freight, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. New England Motor Freight, INC. has 13 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 New England Motor Freight, INC. operate in? ▼
New England Motor Freight, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484122). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does New England Motor Freight, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, New England Motor Freight, INC. ranks #15,790 (the top quarter 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 New England Motor Freight, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
New England Motor Freight, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $21,880 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Plastic Recyclers Southeast, INC. in Trinity, AL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $21,876 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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