Transportation & Warehousing · Romulus, MI

Penske Logistics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Penske Logistics ranks #59,462 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,305
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#59,462
of 99,447 penalized employers

Penske Logistics in Romulus, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,305. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Penske Logistics 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,462 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Veneer Chip Transport INC in Tacoma, WA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,300 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#59,462
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

Open my watchlist

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 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

$4,305 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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 both4.04.044.04.0013.126.339.452.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6AMF TRUCKING & WAREH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2THE MENNEL MILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SYSCO SACRAMENTO INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CARDINAL HEALTH, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2NAVAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1NYSTACC SECTION 5 CA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15DELTA AIR LINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0PIEDMONT AIRLINES INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 50LUDTKE PACIFIC TRUCK…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 53M COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1HALL'S WAREHOUSE CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0ARMY DIRECTORATE OF …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19O'NEALE'S TRANSPORT,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14HOSPITAL DAMAS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8Penske Logistics, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4
Penske Logistics has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Penske Logistics is the #2,564 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($4,305).

How Penske Logistics Compares

Penske Logistics's 1.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-05-05

Last Inspection

2020-10-27

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,076

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,076 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$6,450

Current Penalty Amount

$4,305

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,145 from the initial assessment of $6,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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 4 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $4,305 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,076 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Compare Penske Logistics vs SAS Services Group Inc (Hilo) side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Penske Logistics's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Penske Logistics against SAS Services Group Inc (Hilo), a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Penske Logistics's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Penske Logistics have?
Penske Logistics has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,305.
How many OSHA inspections has Penske Logistics had?
Penske Logistics has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-05 and the most recent on 2020-10-27. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Penske Logistics?
Penske Logistics has been assessed $4,305 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,450 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Penske Logistics have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Penske Logistics has 2 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 Penske Logistics operate in?
Penske Logistics operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
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 #59,462 (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 Penske Logistics's safety record compare to industry average?
Penske Logistics's total OSHA penalty of $4,305 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, Veneer Chip Transport INC in Tacoma, WA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $4,300 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

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 4 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.