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Transportation & Warehousing · Tampa, FL

YRC Freight

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), YRC Freight has a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$9,557
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$6,447
Back wages owed

YRC Freight in Tampa, FL has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,557. 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 once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 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 runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $6,447 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Gulf Coast Cold Storage INC in Pascagoula, MS is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
64%
of penalized employers rank lower
$6,447
in back wages recovered

How YRC Freight compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows YRC Freight runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$9,557 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About YRC Freight

The federal enforcement record for YRC Freight in Tampa, FL includes 1 OSHA inspection and 2 violations, translating to 2.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $9,557 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $9,557 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,557. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $6,447 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Inspection activity spans from 2020-11-24 to 2020-11-24, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2020-11-24

Last Inspection

2020-11-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,557

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,294

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $9,557 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,294.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$9,557

Current Penalty Amount

$9,557

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$16,004

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$6,447
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
6
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$6,447
Avg Back Wages per Case
$6,447

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that YRC Freight owed $6,447 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 6 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 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric YRC Freight Industry Avg
Inspections 1 1.8
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $9,557 $6,058
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,557 $3,294
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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 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,557.
How many OSHA inspections has YRC Freight had? ▼
YRC Freight has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-11-24 and the most recent on 2020-11-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for YRC Freight? ▼
YRC Freight has been assessed $9,557 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $6,447 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does YRC Freight have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. YRC Freight has 2 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 1 enforcement case against YRC Freight, resulting in $6,447 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. 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 484121). This industry has 10,024 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,434 total OSHA inspections and $60.73M 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 $6,447 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does YRC Freight's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
YRC Freight's total OSHA penalty of $9,557 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,058 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gulf Coast Cold Storage INC in Pascagoula, MS is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $16,000 in current penalties.

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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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