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Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC ranks #25,211 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$14,375
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,211
of 99,447 penalized employers

Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC in Lincoln, NE has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,211 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, 3g Warehouse INC. in Edison, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,381 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#25,211
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.0 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 Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$14,375 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedACME DISTRIBUTION CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAGROU DES PLAINES C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UPS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COOPER/PORTS AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAVANNAH RIVER LOGIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STORE OPENING SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11COMBINED EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EXEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2G & C FOOD DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KIRKLAND'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ASAHI/AMERICA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAMSON TUG AND BARGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SWISSPORT CARGO SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CROWN AWARDS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICOLD REALTY TRUST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RESTORATION HARDWARE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JIMMY MATTHEWS TOWIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL WOOD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COVENANT AVIATION SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Universal Cold Stora…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC ranks #1,129 at $14,375 current penalty.

How Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC Compares

Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC's 7.00 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-25

Last Inspection

2010-07-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $7,188 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

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

$24,250

Current Penalty Amount

$14,375

Penalty Reduction

40.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,875 from the initial assessment of $24,250. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 14 3.2
Total Penalty $14,375 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,188 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,375 here).

Alaska West Express, INC. $14,371 AK 3g Warehouse INC. $14,381 NJ Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC $14,389 TX Roy Miller Freight Lines LLC $14,400 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Acme Distribution Centers, INC. 2 insp. Aurora, CO Lagrou Des Plaines Corporation 2 insp. Des Plaines, IL Ups INC. 2 insp. Skokie, IL Cooper/Ports America, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alaska West Express, INC.
Anchorage, AK
2 inspections $14,371
A&O Trucking Co Inc.
New Hampton, NY
0 inspections $0
3g Warehouse INC.
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $14,381
Metro Air Service
Grand Rapids, MI
0 inspections $0
Tissuesco
Hacienda Heights, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC'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 Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC have? ▼
Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,375.
How many OSHA inspections has Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC had? ▼
Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-25 and the most recent on 2010-07-01. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC? ▼
Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC has been assessed $14,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,250 (a 40.7% reduction).
Does Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC has 14 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 Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC operate in? ▼
Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493120). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC ranks #25,211 (the top quarter 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 Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Universal Cold Storage & Trucking, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $14,375 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, 3g Warehouse INC. in Edison, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $14,381 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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