Transportation & Warehousing · Keller, TX

Penske Logistics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Penske Logistics ranks #6,513 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$42,164
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#6,513
of 99,447 penalized employers

Penske Logistics in Keller, TX has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,164. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Penske Logistics: 6 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,513 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 (3.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Transco Railway Products INC. in Houston, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $42,088 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#6,513
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 82/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 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 Penske Logistics compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Penske Logistics runs far above peers (6.9x 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

$42,164 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Penske Logistics.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4CORE-MARK INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11ACE HARDWARE, CORP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8SEA-TAC INTNL AIRPORT, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0DOLLAR GENERAL, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4HARBOR MARITIME & ST…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4L.P. TRANSPORTATION,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3COASTAL GREAT SOUTHERN, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9DEFENSE LOGISTICS AG…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24JORNIK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11METROPOLITAN STEVEDO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7PORT OF BELLINGHAM, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3Penske Logistics, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8
Penske Logistics has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Penske Logistics in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Penske Logistics ranks #289 at $42,164 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $42,164 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Penske Logistics Compares

Penske Logistics's 1.33 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 (6.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2019-05-31

Last Inspection

2020-02-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,027

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 6 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $7,027 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

12.5% 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

$88,269

Current Penalty Amount

$42,164

Penalty Reduction

52.2%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$42,164

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $46,105 from the initial assessment of $88,269. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
41

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Penske Logistics compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Penske Logistics Industry Avg
Inspections 6 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $42,164 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,027 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Penske Logistics, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,164 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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  • Penske Logistics also carries $0 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 Penske Logistics safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Penske Logistics's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 6 inspections, including 7 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 Penske Logistics have?
Penske Logistics has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,164.
How many OSHA inspections has Penske Logistics had?
Penske Logistics has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-31 and the most recent on 2020-02-06. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Penske Logistics?
Penske Logistics has been assessed $42,164 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $88,269 (a 52.2% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Penske Logistics have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Penske Logistics has 7 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Penske Logistics been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Penske Logistics, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Penske Logistics operate in?
Penske Logistics operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). 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 Penske Logistics owes me wages?
If you believe Penske Logistics 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Penske Logistics rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Penske Logistics ranks #6,513 (the top 10% 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 Penske Logistics's safety record compare to industry average?
Penske Logistics's total OSHA penalty of $42,164 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (6.9x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Transco Railway Products INC. in Houston, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $42,088 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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