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YRC Freight

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), YRC Freight ranks #54,602 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$5,100
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,602
of 99,447 penalized employers

YRC Freight in Aurora, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,100. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected YRC Freight 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,602 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Giltner Trucking LLC in Jerome, ID is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,100 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#54,602
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 77/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How YRC Freight compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows YRC Freight sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$5,100 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 YRC Freight.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU. S. POSTAL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10REACH INTERNATIONAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NJ TRANSIT MORRIS GA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL DCP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RMB ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CROSSCOUNTRY COURIER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WORLDWIDE MOVING & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE SAVE MART COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEW PENN MOTOR EXPRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIAMOND SHINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRAPEVINE VISUAL CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3G&C FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PILOT THOMAS LOGISTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OAKLAND LOGISTICS SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FEDEX GROUND PACKAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DO IT NOW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALEUTIAN SPRAY FISHE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FULL SERVICE WAREHOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13USPS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0YRC Freight, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
YRC Freight has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

YRC Freight in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, YRC Freight sits at penalty rank #2,358 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($5,100 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $5,100 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How YRC Freight Compares

YRC Freight's 2.00 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-12-05

Last Inspection

2014-09-12

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,550 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$5,100

Current Penalty Amount

$5,100

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$5,100

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How YRC Freight compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric YRC Freight Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 4 3.2
Total Penalty $5,100 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,550 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for YRC Freight, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,100 here).

G1 Towing Sacramento, INC. $5,100 CA Wilson Trucking CORP. $5,100 GA Bomat Guam LTD. $5,100 GU Vienna Pacific, LLC $5,100 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U. S. Postal Service - Spring Valley Station 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Reach International, INC. 2 insp. Suffolk, VA NJ Transit Morris Garage 2 insp. Dover, NJ National DCP, LLC 2 insp. McDonough, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

G1 Towing Sacramento, INC.
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $5,100
Wilson Trucking CORP.
Conley, GA
2 inspections $5,100
Bomat Guam LTD.
Tamuning, GU
2 inspections $5,100
Vienna Pacific, LLC
Vienna, GA
2 inspections $5,100
Giltner Trucking LLC
Jerome, ID
2 inspections $5,100

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What to do with this record

Use YRC Freight's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare YRC Freight against G1 Towing Sacramento, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether YRC Freight's inspection and penalty record is typical for Transportation & Warehousing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Transportation & Warehousing sector
  • YRC Freight also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 YRC Freight safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, YRC Freight's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. 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 YRC Freight have? ▼
YRC Freight has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,100.
How many OSHA inspections has YRC Freight had? ▼
YRC Freight has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-05 and the most recent on 2014-09-12. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for YRC Freight? ▼
YRC Freight has been assessed $5,100 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has YRC Freight been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against YRC Freight, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does YRC Freight operate in? ▼
YRC Freight operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484122). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if YRC Freight owes me wages? ▼
If you believe YRC Freight owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does YRC Freight rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, YRC Freight ranks #54,602 (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 YRC Freight's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
YRC Freight's total OSHA penalty of $5,100 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, Giltner Trucking LLC in Jerome, ID is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $5,100 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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