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Swift Transportation CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Swift Transportation CO INC ranks #88,099 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$870
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,099
of 99,447 penalized employers

Swift Transportation CO INC in Sumner, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $870. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Swift Transportation CO INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,099 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, United States Cold Storage in Dallas, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#88,099
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Swift Transportation CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Swift Transportation CO INC runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$870 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Swift Transportation CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.24.6913.417.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNPC GLOBAL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PENOBSCOT MCCRUM LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10YRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HY-VEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TED R SANDERS MOVING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DELAWARE RIVER STEVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOSSERMAN AVIATION E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DON'S COLD STORAGE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN SEAFOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EAGLE LOGISTICS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13FARMERS COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TCSI-TRANSLAND, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COVERED WAGON TRAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EAST COAST WAREHOUSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MIDWEST TERMINALS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PACIFIC INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COA, INC. DBA COASTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DELTA AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Swift Transportation…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Swift Transportation CO INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Swift Transportation CO INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Swift Transportation CO INC is the #3,682 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($870).

How Swift Transportation CO INC Compares

Swift Transportation CO INC's 3.00 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 (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-10

Last Inspection

2013-05-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$435

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $435 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$870

Current Penalty Amount

$870

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Swift Transportation CO INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Swift Transportation CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 6 3.2
Total Penalty $870 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $435 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Swift Transportation CO INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($870 here).

Nelson Velazquez Matos HNC the Messenger Service $870 PR United States Cold Storage INC. $875 UT Peninsula Truck Lines INC $875 OR Estes Express Lines Corporate $875 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

NPC Global Corporation 2 insp. Carteret, NJ Penobscot McCrum LLC 2 insp. Belfast, ME YRC Freight 2 insp. Houston, TX HY-Vee, INC. 2 insp. Cumming, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nelson Velazquez Matos HNC the Messenger Service
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $870
United States Cold Storage
Dallas, TX
3 inspections $0
United States Cold Storage INC.
Syracuse, UT
3 inspections $875
Peninsula Truck Lines INC
Portland, OR
3 inspections $875
Estes Express Lines Corporate
Tucson, AZ
2 inspections $875

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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 Swift Transportation CO INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Swift Transportation CO INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Swift Transportation CO INC have? ▼
Swift Transportation CO INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $870.
How many OSHA inspections has Swift Transportation CO INC had? ▼
Swift Transportation CO INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-10 and the most recent on 2013-05-01. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Swift Transportation CO INC? ▼
Swift Transportation CO INC has been assessed $870 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Swift Transportation CO INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Swift Transportation CO INC has 2 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 Swift Transportation CO INC operate in? ▼
Swift Transportation CO INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Swift Transportation CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Swift Transportation CO INC ranks #88,099 (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 Swift Transportation CO INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Swift Transportation CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $870 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, United States Cold Storage in Dallas, 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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