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Transportation & Warehousing · Auburn Hills, MI

Penske Vehicle Services INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Penske Vehicle Services INC. ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,600
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Penske Vehicle Services INC. in Auburn Hills, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,600. 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 Vehicle Services INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Hollingsworth Core Logistics in Detroit, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,600 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Penske Vehicle Services INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Penske Vehicle Services INC. runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$1,600 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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

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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 Vehicle Services INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.73.456.78.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNATIONAL CARPET OUTL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MARINE TERMINALS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ARAMEX NEW YORK LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JUNCTION VENTURES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SYMBIA OF COLORADO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMENTUM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERSTATE WAREHOUSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TAWA SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SHERWOOD FOOD DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOSÉ SANTIAGO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROWE HOME SOLUTIONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DISTRIBUTION TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RIVERCITY LOGISTICS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FOX TRANSPORTATION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NJ OFFICE OF INFORMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2REFRIG-IT WAREHOUSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTHERN FLORIDA TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Penske Vehicle Servi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Penske Vehicle Services INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Vehicle Services INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Penske Vehicle Services INC. sits at penalty rank #3,372 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($1,600 assessed).

How Penske Vehicle Services INC. Compares

Penske Vehicle Services INC.'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 well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-01-03

Last Inspection

2024-03-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $800 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$3,200

Current Penalty Amount

$1,600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $3,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Penske Vehicle Services INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $1,600 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $800 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,600 here).

T and J Frye Trucking Company, INC. $1,600 MA Fosdick, LLC $1,600 NV B Transfer, INC. $1,600 ID RPM Warehousing & Transportation INC. $1,600 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

National Carpet Outlet INC. 2 insp. Wooster, OH Marine Terminals CORP. 2 insp. San Pedro, CA Aramex New York LTD. 2 insp. Jamaica, NY Junction Ventures LLC 2 insp. Long Beach, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hollingsworth Core Logistics
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $1,600
Glen-Wood, Inc./ Quality Transit
Plentywood, MT
0 inspections $0
Pak-Rite Industries INC
Ecorse, MI
2 inspections $1,600
T and J Frye Trucking Company, INC.
Brockton, MA
2 inspections $1,600
Crispheart Produce INC DBA Custom Packaging
Hudsonville, MI
2 inspections $1,600

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What to do with this record

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

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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 Vehicle Services INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Penske Vehicle Services INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Vehicle Services INC. have? ▼
Penske Vehicle Services INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Penske Vehicle Services INC. had? ▼
Penske Vehicle Services INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-01-03 and the most recent on 2024-03-05. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Penske Vehicle Services INC.? ▼
Penske Vehicle Services INC. has been assessed $1,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Penske Vehicle Services INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Penske Vehicle Services INC. has 1 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 Vehicle Services INC. operate in? ▼
Penske Vehicle Services INC. 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 Vehicle Services INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Penske Vehicle Services INC. ranks #80,356 (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 Vehicle Services INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Penske Vehicle Services INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,600 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hollingsworth Core Logistics in Detroit, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $1,600 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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