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Transportation & Warehousing · Conover, NC

Zenith Freight Lines, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Zenith Freight Lines, LLC ranks #71,284 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,625
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,284
of 99,447 penalized employers

Zenith Freight Lines, LLC in Conover, NC 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: $2,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Zenith Freight Lines, LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #71,284 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. For comparison, Refrig-IT Warehouse in Kearny, NJ is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,625 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#71,284
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 Zenith Freight Lines, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Zenith Freight Lines, LLC 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

$2,625 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% 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 Zenith Freight Lines, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAYLOR & SUMMERVILLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENUINE PARTS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. LOGISTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LCH TRUCKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B & H FOTO & ELECTRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOOKS FOR LESS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MANLY TERMINAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KINDER MORGAN TERMIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALL 4 ONE ROADSIDE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JDM ENGINE DEPOT, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5XSE GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PILOT AIR FREIGHT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN AIRLINES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASI SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CRISPHEART PRODUCE I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TCB TRANSPORTATION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRACK TOWN PIZZA ENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Zenith Freight Lines…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14
Zenith Freight Lines, 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.

Zenith Freight Lines, LLC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Zenith Freight Lines, LLC ranks #3,010 at $2,625 current penalty.

How Zenith Freight Lines, LLC Compares

Zenith Freight Lines, 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-04

Last Inspection

2013-02-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $1,313 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

14

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

$2,625

Current Penalty Amount

$2,625

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

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

Metric Zenith Freight Lines, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 14 3.2
Total Penalty $2,625 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,313 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Zenith Freight Lines, LLC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,625 here).

Allpac INC. $2,625 UT Pacific Alaska Freightways, INC. $2,625 AK Refrig-IT Warehouse $2,625 NJ Academy Van and Storage $2,625 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Taylor & Summerville Battery Company 2 insp. Dayton, OH Genuine Parts Company 2 insp. Middletown, DE U.S. Logistics INC. 2 insp. Bellmawr, NJ LCH Trucking LLC 2 insp. Gardendale, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allpac INC.
Garland, UT
2 inspections $2,625
Pacific Alaska Freightways, INC.
Kodiak, AK
2 inspections $2,625
Refrig-IT Warehouse
Kearny, NJ
2 inspections $2,625
Academy Van and Storage
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $2,625
Four Brothers Transport
West Springfield, MA
0 inspections $0

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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 Zenith Freight Lines, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Zenith Freight Lines, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 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 Zenith Freight Lines, LLC have? ▼
Zenith Freight Lines, LLC has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Zenith Freight Lines, LLC had? ▼
Zenith Freight Lines, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-04 and the most recent on 2013-02-14. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Zenith Freight Lines, LLC? ▼
Zenith Freight Lines, LLC has been assessed $2,625 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Zenith Freight Lines, LLC operate in? ▼
Zenith Freight Lines, LLC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 484121). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Zenith Freight Lines, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Zenith Freight Lines, LLC ranks #71,284 (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 Zenith Freight Lines, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Zenith Freight Lines, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,625 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, Refrig-IT Warehouse in Kearny, NJ is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,625 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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