Transportation & Warehousing · Saint Louis, MO

YRC Freight

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), YRC Freight ranks #28,524 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty17% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,622
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #28,524
of 99,447 penalized employers

YRC Freight in Saint Louis, MO 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: $12,622. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $502 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. 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 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #28,524 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $502 in back wages owed to 2 affected workers. For comparison, U.S. Hauling Solutions in Salado, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 16.7%
of violations were serious: #28,524
of 99,447 penalized employers: $502
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 69/100

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.
A Wage & hour compliance: $502 in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($251 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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YRC Freight

$12,622
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows YRC Freight runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$12,622 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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.

YRC Freight 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.

YRC Freight in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: YRC Freight is the #1,272 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($12,622). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, YRC Freight ranks #3,605 among 3,616 Transportation & Warehousing employers with WHD recoveries ($502).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,622 OSHA penalties plus $502 WHD back wages (3.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How YRC Freight Compares

YRC Freight'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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-07-11

Last Inspection

2017-02-28

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,311

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $6,311 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

16.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$33,343

Current Penalty Amount

$12,622

Penalty Reduction

62.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,124

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,721 from the initial assessment of $33,343. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$502

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$251

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$251

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that YRC Freight owed $502 in back wages to 2 employees across 2 cases and 5 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

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	6	3.2
Total Penalty	$12,622	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,311	$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 MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,622 here).

Abf Freight System, INC. $12,628 CT Njdot $12,600 NJ No Limit Auto Sports LLC $12,600 VA Don's Cold Storage & Transportation LLC $12,600 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Certifit, INC. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX Njta Union BLDG. Maintenance 2 insp. Hillside, NJ Asphalt Express Enterprises, L.L.C. 2 insp. Ardmore, OK Dalton Trucking INC 2 insp. Fontana, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Efg Composites MT, LLC

Marshall, TX

2 inspections $13,126

M Block & Sons, INC.

Wilmer, TX

2 inspections $13,116

Matson Navigation Company of Alaska, LLC

Kodiak, AK

2 inspections $13,109

Causley Trucking

Saginaw, MI

0 inspections $0

U.S. Hauling Solutions

Salado, TX

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

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YRC Freight also carries $502 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 6 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 YRC Freight have? ▼

YRC Freight has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,622.

How many OSHA inspections has YRC Freight had? ▼

YRC Freight has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-11 and the most recent on 2017-02-28. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for YRC Freight? ▼

YRC Freight has been assessed $12,622 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,343 (a 62.1% reduction). Additionally, $502 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does YRC Freight have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. YRC Freight 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.

Has YRC Freight been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against YRC Freight, resulting in $502 in back wages owed to 2 affected 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 $502 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

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 #28,524 (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 YRC Freight's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

YRC Freight's total OSHA penalty of $12,622 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, U.S. Hauling Solutions in Salado, 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.