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Speed Motor Express of WNY INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Speed Motor Express of WNY INC ranks #51,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$5,700
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Speed Motor Express of WNY INC in Buffalo, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Speed Motor Express of WNY INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,552 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Dillons Logistics in Hutchinson, KS is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,693 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#51,552
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Speed Motor Express of WNY INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Speed Motor Express of WNY INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,700 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 Speed Motor Express of WNY INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VIRGINIA INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTHLAND SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COMPTON TRANSFER AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11J.R. SIMPLOT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SEA AIR SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FERGUSON ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WORLDWIDE FLIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SHIPBOB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ESSENDANT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3H & M WAGNER & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GENCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VERST GROUP LOGISTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PRITCHETT TRUCKING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1USF REDDAWAY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAFEZONE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Speed Motor Express …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Speed Motor Express of WNY INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Speed Motor Express of WNY INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Speed Motor Express of WNY INC ranks #2,234 at $5,700 current penalty.

How Speed Motor Express of WNY INC Compares

Speed Motor Express of WNY INC's 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-05

Last Inspection

2012-04-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,850

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,850 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$10,710

Current Penalty Amount

$5,700

Penalty Reduction

46.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,010 from the initial assessment of $10,710. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Speed Motor Express of WNY INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Speed Motor Express of WNY INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $5,700 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,850 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Speed Motor Express of WNY INC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,700 here).

Vickers' Distribution & Transfer INC $5,700 TN F & H Cold Storage, LLC $5,700 CA Burlington Distribution CORP. $5,700 CA Qumpus, INC. $5,701 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Postal Service 2 insp. Romulus, MI Virginia International Terminals, LLC. 2 insp. Portsmouth, VA Americold Logistics LLC 2 insp. Green Bay, WI Blue Bird Body Company 2 insp. Delaware, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vickers' Distribution & Transfer INC
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $5,700
F & H Cold Storage, LLC
Reedley, CA
2 inspections $5,700
Burlington Distribution CORP.
Redlands, CA
2 inspections $5,700
Qumpus, INC.
Reno, NV
3 inspections $5,701
Dillons Logistics
Hutchinson, KS
2 inspections $5,693

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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 Speed Motor Express of WNY INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Speed Motor Express of WNY INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Speed Motor Express of WNY INC have? ▼
Speed Motor Express of WNY INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Speed Motor Express of WNY INC had? ▼
Speed Motor Express of WNY INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-05 and the most recent on 2012-04-19. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Speed Motor Express of WNY INC? ▼
Speed Motor Express of WNY INC has been assessed $5,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,710 (a 46.8% reduction).
Does Speed Motor Express of WNY INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Speed Motor Express of WNY INC has 7 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 Speed Motor Express of WNY INC operate in? ▼
Speed Motor Express of WNY INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Speed Motor Express of WNY INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Speed Motor Express of WNY INC ranks #51,552 (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 Speed Motor Express of WNY INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Speed Motor Express of WNY INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,700 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, Dillons Logistics in Hutchinson, KS is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,693 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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