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Penske Truck Rental

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Penske Truck Rental ranks #36,856 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty93% serious
$9,403
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#36,856
of 99,447 penalized employers

Penske Truck Rental in Binghamton, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,403. 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 Truck Rental 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,856 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Muscatine Logistics in Muscatine, IA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
93.3%
of violations were serious
#36,856
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Penske Truck Rental compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Penske Truck Rental runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$9,403 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Penske Truck Rental.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.18.011.815.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNJ DOT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ROBINSON INVESTMENTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENVOY AIR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GEORGIA EXPORTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ASSOCIATED MARINE EQ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LILY TRANSPORTATION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LUIS A. AYALA COLON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KEYSTONE AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOHRN TRANSFER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U S AVIATION SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LOS GORDOS TRUCKING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLETCHER AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DSC LOGISTICS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERLINE BRANDS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAREHOUSE SERVICES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AB CONTRACTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIKE BROWN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6C.I.E. TRUCKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Penske Truck Rental, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Penske Truck Rental has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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 Truck Rental in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Penske Truck Rental ranks #1,643 at $9,403 current penalty.

How Penske Truck Rental Compares

Penske Truck Rental's 7.50 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-07

Last Inspection

2010-07-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,702

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $4,702 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

93.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

6.7% 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

$13,500

Current Penalty Amount

$9,403

Penalty Reduction

30.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,097 from the initial assessment of $13,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Penske Truck Rental Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 15 3.2
Total Penalty $9,403 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,702 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Penske Truck Rental, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,403 here).

Hull Enterprises INC. $9,408 IA Trapac, INC. $9,410 CA Perdue Agribusiness, LLC $9,390 VA United Parcel Service $9,375 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NJ Dot 2 insp. Whippany, NJ Robinson Investments 2 insp. Reynoldsburg, OH Envoy Air, INC. 2 insp. Little Rock, AR Georgia Exports Company, LLC 2 insp. Springfield, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hull Enterprises INC.
Muscatine, IA
2 inspections $9,408
Innovative Systems Group
Raleigh, NC
0 inspections $0
Trapac, INC.
Oakland, CA
4 inspections $9,410
Muscatine Logistics
Muscatine, IA
0 inspections $0
Perdue Agribusiness, LLC
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $9,390

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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 Penske Truck Rental safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Penske Truck Rental's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Truck Rental have? ▼
Penske Truck Rental has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,403.
How many OSHA inspections has Penske Truck Rental had? ▼
Penske Truck Rental has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-07 and the most recent on 2010-07-07. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Penske Truck Rental? ▼
Penske Truck Rental has been assessed $9,403 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,500 (a 30.3% reduction).
Does Penske Truck Rental have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Penske Truck Rental has 14 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 Truck Rental operate in? ▼
Penske Truck Rental 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 Penske Truck Rental rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Penske Truck Rental ranks #36,856 (the upper 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 Truck Rental's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Penske Truck Rental's total OSHA penalty of $9,403 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Muscatine Logistics in Muscatine, IA 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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