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Transportation & Warehousing · Hermon, ME

Ross Express LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ross Express LLC ranks #3,808 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious
$61,224
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,808
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ross Express LLC in Hermon, ME has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $61,224. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ross Express LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,808 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Patriot Transport Inc in Carol Stream, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
70.6%
of violations were serious
#3,808
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ross Express LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Ross Express LLC runs far above peers (10.0x 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

$61,224 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($61,224) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $61,224 $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 Ross Express LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLEWIS & CLARK MARINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COUNTRY VISIONS COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOMERSET COUNTY ROAD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AVERITT EXPRESS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PRIORITY YARD AND TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CERES GULF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EXEL INC DBA DHL SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PERFECT PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNFI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL TERMINAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CASSENS TRANSPORT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8W.W. GRAINGER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3XPO LOGISTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAND AIR EXPRESS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TOTAL DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14COASTAL CARGO COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FLEETSTREET, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10YRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Ross Express LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Ross Express LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Ross Express LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Ross Express LLC sits at penalty rank #167 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($61,224 assessed).

How Ross Express LLC Compares

Ross Express LLC's 8.50 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 far above peers (10.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-09-14

Last Inspection

2022-10-31

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$30,612

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $30,612 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

70.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% 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

$124,480

Current Penalty Amount

$61,224

Penalty Reduction

50.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $63,256 from the initial assessment of $124,480. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Ross Express LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ross Express LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 17 3.2
Total Penalty $61,224 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $30,612 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ross Express LLC, both outside ME so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($61,224 here).

Side BY Side Storage, LLC $61,301 NY U.S. Postal Service - Pomona Main Post Office $60,965 CA U.S. Postal Service $61,500 MO U.S. Postal Service-San Jose $60,942 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lewis & Clark Marine, INC. DBA Bulk Service 2 insp. Granite City, IL Country Visions Cooperative 2 insp. Chilton, WI Somerset County Roads and Bridges Divisions, South County 2 insp. Hillsborough, NJ New Jersey Turnpike Authority 2 insp. Mullica Hill, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Postal Fleet Services
Ponte Vedra, FL
0 inspections $0
Fort Lauderdale Shuttles
Pompano Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Patriot Transport Inc
Carol Stream, IL
0 inspections $0
Side BY Side Storage, LLC
Gloversville, NY
2 inspections $61,301
Transmaritime Inc
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Ross Express LLC'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 Ross Express LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ross Express LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Ross Express LLC have? ▼
Ross Express LLC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $61,224.
How many OSHA inspections has Ross Express LLC had? ▼
Ross Express LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-09-14 and the most recent on 2022-10-31. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ross Express LLC? ▼
Ross Express LLC has been assessed $61,224 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $124,480 (a 50.8% reduction).
Does Ross Express LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ross Express LLC has 12 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 Ross Express LLC operate in? ▼
Ross Express LLC 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 Ross Express LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ross Express LLC ranks #3,808 (the top 5% 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 Ross Express LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ross Express LLC's total OSHA penalty of $61,224 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (10.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Patriot Transport Inc in Carol Stream, IL 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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