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Transportation & Warehousing · Fresno, CA

Ritchie Trucking Service

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ritchie Trucking Service ranks #19,589 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty43% serious
$18,120
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ritchie Trucking Service in Fresno, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,120. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ritchie Trucking Service 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,589 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Hot Route Delivery Specialists in Fort Worth, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#19,589
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ritchie Trucking Service compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ritchie Trucking Service runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$18,120 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ritchie Trucking Service.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSJTA EGG HARBOR TOLL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ALASKA WEST EXPRESS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CENTURY ENTERPRISES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GARTNER REFRIGERATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AG TRANSFER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW JERSEY TRANSIT B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE REALREAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FEDEX SUPPLY CHAIN L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SVENDSEN BROS FISH INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ALASKA MARINE TRUCKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PENNCO TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOEL BARNEY DBA BARN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AAR AIRCRAFT SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MESILLA VALLEY TRANS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A2Z FREIGHT & CONVEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE VIKING CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASRC ENERGY SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FOX DELIVERY AND DES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AUTO RAIL LOGISTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Ritchie Trucking Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Ritchie Trucking Service has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Ritchie Trucking Service in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ritchie Trucking Service ranks #878 at $18,120 current penalty.

How Ritchie Trucking Service Compares

Ritchie Trucking Service's 3.50 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 well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-03-08

Last Inspection

2019-09-20

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,060

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $9,060 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

57.1% 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

$37,920

Current Penalty Amount

$18,120

Penalty Reduction

52.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,800 from the initial assessment of $37,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Ritchie Trucking Service compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ritchie Trucking Service Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 7 3.2
Total Penalty $18,120 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,060 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ritchie Trucking Service, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,120 here).

U.S. Postal Service $18,120 FL Lasership, INC. $18,108 NY Aircraft Service International $18,100 WA Keen Transport, INC. $18,100 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sjta Egg Harbor Toll Plaza 2 insp. Mays Landing, NJ Alaska West Express, INC. 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Century Enterprises INC 2 insp. Honolulu, HI Gartner Refrigeration INC. 2 insp. Salina, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

U.S. Postal Service
Fort Lauderdale, FL
9 inspections $18,120
Sa Recycling
Fontana, CA
2 inspections $18,125
Lasership - LM
Montgomeryville, PA
0 inspections $0
Lasership, INC.
Ridgewood, NY
2 inspections $18,108
Hot Route Delivery Specialists
Fort Worth, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Ritchie Trucking Service'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 Ritchie Trucking Service safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ritchie Trucking Service's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Ritchie Trucking Service have? ▼
Ritchie Trucking Service has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,120.
How many OSHA inspections has Ritchie Trucking Service had? ▼
Ritchie Trucking Service has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-08 and the most recent on 2019-09-20. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ritchie Trucking Service? ▼
Ritchie Trucking Service has been assessed $18,120 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,920 (a 52.2% reduction).
Does Ritchie Trucking Service have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ritchie Trucking Service has 3 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 Ritchie Trucking Service operate in? ▼
Ritchie Trucking Service operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ritchie Trucking Service rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ritchie Trucking Service ranks #19,589 (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 Ritchie Trucking Service's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ritchie Trucking Service's total OSHA penalty of $18,120 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hot Route Delivery Specialists in Fort Worth, TX 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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