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Wholesale Trade · Caledonia, MI

Truck & Trailer Specialties INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Truck & Trailer Specialties INC ranks #31,040 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty38% serious
$11,540
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,040
of 99,447 penalized employers

Truck & Trailer Specialties INC in Caledonia, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,540. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Truck & Trailer Specialties INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,040 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Alffin Recycling Center in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
38.1%
of violations were serious
#31,040
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Truck & Trailer Specialties INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$11,540 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Truck & Trailer Specialties INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBATES CONTAINER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FORTUNE PLASTIC & ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UNIVAR USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PENNY NEWMAN GRAIN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ATLANTIC BEVERAGE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WAKEFERN FOOD CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SCOTT COOPERATIVE AS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MILLER AUTO PARTS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48WHOLESALE PRODUCE SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DELI-BOY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BENJAMIN STEEL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BARTLETT COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FRENCHMAN VALLEY COOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2UNITED MILWAUKEE SCR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SCHWANS FOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2T & T RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MILLER'S CRAFT MEATS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COMPLETE WELDERS SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLUMBIA GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1STATELINE PROCESSORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Truck & Trailer Spec…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Truck & Trailer Specialties INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Truck & Trailer Specialties INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Truck & Trailer Specialties INC ranks #1,502 at $11,540 current penalty.

How Truck & Trailer Specialties INC Compares

Truck & Trailer Specialties INC's 10.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-06-15

Last Inspection

2024-05-30

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,770

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $5,770 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

38.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

14.3% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

47.6% 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

$23,080

Current Penalty Amount

$11,540

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,540 from the initial assessment of $23,080. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Truck & Trailer Specialties INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Truck & Trailer Specialties INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 21 5.5
Total Penalty $11,540 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,770 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Truck & Trailer Specialties INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,540 here).

Lubianski Grain Company $11,543 TX P. & R. Paper Supply Company INC. $11,550 CA Southern Wine & Spirits of Upstate New York INC. $11,550 NY Battery Recycling INC. $11,550 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bates Container 2 insp. Von Ormy, TX Fortune Plastic & Metal, INC. 2 insp. Jersey City, NJ Univar USA INC. 2 insp. Jamestown, NC Penny Newman Grain Company, INC. 2 insp. Stockton, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lubianski Grain Company
Saint Hedwig, TX
2 inspections $11,543
Alffin Recycling Center
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
P. & R. Paper Supply Company INC.
Redlands, CA
2 inspections $11,550
Southern Wine & Spirits of Upstate New York INC.
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $11,550
Battery Recycling INC.
Van Wert, OH
2 inspections $11,550

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What to do with this record

Use Truck & Trailer Specialties 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 Truck & Trailer Specialties INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Truck & Trailer Specialties INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Truck & Trailer Specialties INC have? ▼
Truck & Trailer Specialties INC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,540.
How many OSHA inspections has Truck & Trailer Specialties INC had? ▼
Truck & Trailer Specialties INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-06-15 and the most recent on 2024-05-30. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Truck & Trailer Specialties INC? ▼
Truck & Trailer Specialties INC has been assessed $11,540 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,080 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Truck & Trailer Specialties INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Truck & Trailer Specialties INC has 8 serious violations, and 3 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 Truck & Trailer Specialties INC operate in? ▼
Truck & Trailer Specialties INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423110). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Truck & Trailer Specialties INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Truck & Trailer Specialties INC ranks #31,040 (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 Truck & Trailer Specialties INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Truck & Trailer Specialties INC's total OSHA penalty of $11,540 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alffin Recycling Center in Los Angeles, CA is a similar wholesale trade 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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