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Tri Star Freight System, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tri Star Freight System, INC. ranks #49,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,144
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tri Star Freight System, INC. in Houston, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,144. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tri Star Freight System, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Action Leasing, INC. in Kearny, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,145 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#49,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tri Star Freight System, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Tri Star Freight System, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$6,144 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Tri Star Freight System, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.95.88.711.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIU'S PRODUCTS AND D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11COOK UNITY LOS ANGELES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOLEAD LOGISTICS US …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DSG MISSOURI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NJDOT - ELMER MAINTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KEOLIS COMMUTER SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6YRC FREIGHT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOHNSTONE ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ATLANTIC SHIPPING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EASTERN CONSOLIDATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PIEDMONT AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NALARA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CITYSIDE ARCHIVES, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TEAM TRANSPORT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIED SYSTEMS, LIMI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ABLE COLD STORAGE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMARO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNITED STATES COLD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. NAVAL FACILITIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Tri Star Freight Sys…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Tri Star Freight System, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Tri Star Freight System, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Tri Star Freight System, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,148 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($6,144 assessed).

How Tri Star Freight System, INC. Compares

Tri Star Freight System, INC.'s 0.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-11-16

Last Inspection

2021-06-02

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,072

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,072 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$6,144

Current Penalty Amount

$6,144

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Tri Star Freight System, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tri Star Freight System, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 1 3.2
Total Penalty $6,144 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,072 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Tri Star Freight System, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,144 here).

Cooper Marine & Timberlands Corporation $6,145 AL Action Leasing, INC. $6,145 NJ C & C Trucking Contractors, INC. $6,150 TN U.S. Postal Service - San Clemente $6,138 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Siu's Products and Distributor, INC. 2 insp. Oakland, CA Cook Unity los Angeles 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA Tolead Logistics US INC 2 insp. Vernon, CA DSG Missouri 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cooper Marine & Timberlands Corporation
Mobile, AL
3 inspections $6,145
Action Leasing, INC.
Kearny, NJ
2 inspections $6,145
Trojan Horse, LTD
Utica, NY
0 inspections $0
C & C Trucking Contractors, INC.
Maryville, TN
2 inspections $6,150
U.S. Postal Service - San Clemente
San Clemente, CA
2 inspections $6,138

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What to do with this record

Use Tri Star Freight System, 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 Tri Star Freight System, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tri Star Freight System, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Tri Star Freight System, INC. have? ▼
Tri Star Freight System, INC. has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,144.
How many OSHA inspections has Tri Star Freight System, INC. had? ▼
Tri Star Freight System, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-16 and the most recent on 2021-06-02. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tri Star Freight System, INC.? ▼
Tri Star Freight System, INC. has been assessed $6,144 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Tri Star Freight System, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Tri Star Freight System, INC. has 1 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 Tri Star Freight System, INC. operate in? ▼
Tri Star Freight System, 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 Tri Star Freight System, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tri Star Freight System, INC. ranks #49,406 (the upper 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 Tri Star Freight System, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tri Star Freight System, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,144 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Action Leasing, INC. in Kearny, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $6,145 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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