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Sherman Brothers Trucking INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. ranks #3,410 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty65% serious
$66,000
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#3,410
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. in Crossett, AR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $66,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,410 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Houston Trucking in Toledo, OH is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
65.0%
of violations were serious
#3,410
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. runs far above peers (10.8x 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

$66,000 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 ($66,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $66,000 $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 Sherman Brothers Trucking INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTRIMAC TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREENWOOD MOTOR LINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SCHILLI DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SWEEPING CORPORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WINESHIPPING.COM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PASHA STEVEDORING & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILLARD REFRIGERATED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DHL SUPPLY CHAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THREE RIVERS MARINE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LINEAGE LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAHER TERMINALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BCP TRANSPORTATION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5VITRAN EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4R&L CARRIERS SHARED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALFRED WILLIAMS & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Sherman Brothers Tru…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. is the #146 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($66,000).

How Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. Compares

Sherman Brothers Trucking INC.'s 10.00 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 far above peers (10.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-29

Last Inspection

2015-09-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$33,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $33,000 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

65.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

10.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$113,400

Current Penalty Amount

$66,000

Penalty Reduction

41.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,400 from the initial assessment of $113,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 20 3.2
Total Penalty $66,000 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $33,000 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sherman Brothers Trucking INC., both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($66,000 here).

New Jersey Turnpike Authority/Garden State Parkway - Exit 11 Toll Plaza $66,000 NJ McLane/Suneast INC $65,995 CA United States Postal Service $66,024 NH Njta Union BLDG. Maintenance $65,800 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Trimac Transportation INC. 2 insp. LA Porte, TX United Parcel Service of America INC. 2 insp. Highland Heights, OH Greenwood Motor Lines, INC. 2 insp. San Lorenzo, CA Washington Township School District - Transportation Department 2 insp. Sewell, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

New Jersey Turnpike Authority/Garden State Parkway - Exit 11 Toll Plaza
Woodbridge, NJ
2 inspections $66,000
McLane/Suneast INC
San Bernardino, CA
2 inspections $65,995
United States Postal Service
Wolfeboro, NH
2 inspections $66,024
Houston Trucking
Toledo, OH
0 inspections $0
Donald John Strzepek
Hammondsport, NY
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Sherman Brothers Trucking 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 Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sherman Brothers Trucking INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. have? ▼
Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $66,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. had? ▼
Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-29 and the most recent on 2015-09-02. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sherman Brothers Trucking INC.? ▼
Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. has been assessed $66,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $113,400 (a 41.8% reduction).
Does Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. has 13 serious violations, and 2 repeat 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 Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. operate in? ▼
Sherman Brothers Trucking 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 Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sherman Brothers Trucking INC. ranks #3,410 (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 Sherman Brothers Trucking INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sherman Brothers Trucking INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $66,000 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (10.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Houston Trucking in Toledo, OH 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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