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Transportation & Warehousing · Kingsport, TN

YRC INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), YRC INC ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$2,700
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

YRC INC in Kingsport, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected YRC INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,806 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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. For comparison, Touchpoint Logistics, INC. in Joliet, IL is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,700 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#70,806
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How YRC INC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows YRC INC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$2,700 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CO-ALLIANCE, LLP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24AMERICAN INTERMODAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RELIABLE OF MIAMI INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13AVERITT EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LYNX FBO FORT LAUDER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2G & H TOWING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HANSEN STEEL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PFLUG PACKAGING & FU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MASK BROTHERS TRUCKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11VIRGINIA INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE WEBSTAURANT STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEITH TITUS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SUNRISE SHIPPING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WALMART INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GREYHOUND LINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SSA TERMINALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2I. JANVEY & SONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YRC INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
YRC INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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 INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, YRC INC sits at penalty rank #2,990 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($2,700 assessed).

How YRC INC Compares

YRC INC's 2.50 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-15

Last Inspection

2014-07-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,350 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$2,700

Current Penalty Amount

$2,700

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric YRC INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $2,700 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,350 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,700 here).

JRJ Trucking, LLC $2,700 NC Touchpoint Logistics, INC. $2,700 IL Dohrn Transfer Company $2,700 IL International Marketing Specialists DBA International Warehousing Services $2,700 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Parcel Service, INC. 2 insp. Newark, DE CO-Alliance, LLP 2 insp. Jackson, OH American Intermodal Solutions, INC. 2 insp. Baltimore, MD Reliable of Miami INC. 2 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

JRJ Trucking, LLC
Thomasville, NC
2 inspections $2,700
Touchpoint Logistics, INC.
Joliet, IL
2 inspections $2,700
Dohrn Transfer Company
Rock Island, IL
2 inspections $2,700
International Marketing Specialists DBA International Warehousing Services
Romulus, MI
3 inspections $2,700
Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services NA, INC.
Livermore, CA
3 inspections $2,700

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What to do with this record

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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 YRC INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, YRC INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 INC have? ▼
YRC INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,700.
How many OSHA inspections has YRC INC had? ▼
YRC INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-15 and the most recent on 2014-07-15. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for YRC INC? ▼
YRC INC has been assessed $2,700 in current OSHA penalties.
Does YRC INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. YRC INC 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.
What industry does YRC INC operate in? ▼
YRC INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does YRC INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, YRC INC ranks #70,806 (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 INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
YRC INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,700 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, Touchpoint Logistics, INC. in Joliet, IL is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,700 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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