Inspection 346316516 OPENED OCT 31, 2022Closed
3708 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273 · Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Averitt Express, Inc. 15 times in North Carolina since 2001.
The latest one began on Oct 31, 2022 on a referral, in Charlotte.
Those inspections ended with 37 citation items: 4 serious and 33 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $17,163 and now stand at $3,300, 81% lower after settlements or reviews.
Electrical wiring methods comes up most often in these citations: 7 items under 1910.305.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for transportation and warehousing employers since 2015 is $2,408, and Averitt Express, Inc. averages $1,350 (2 cited inspections).
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Averitt Express, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
North Carolina · latest 90 days of OSHA records
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 344921465 OPENED SEP 9, 2020Closed
6801 Industrial Drive, Mebane, NC 27302 · General Freight Trucking, Local · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 8, 2020 (fatal): Employee is killed by backing trailer
At 12:00 noon on September 8, 2020, an employee had backed his trailer to a loading dock and got out of his cab on the driver's side. The employee walked to an empty loading dock and was facing toward the building. A driver from another company did not see the employee and began backing his trailer to the empty dock. The employee was struck by the trailer and pinned between the trailer and the dock plate. The employee died from his injuries.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344541594 OPENED JAN 7, 2020Closed
44 Interstate Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806 · Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(iii) · Fall protection in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $2,400 | $1,800 | Jan 16, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $900 | Jan 16, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 341897585 OPENED OCT 21, 2016Closed
481 S. Us 1 Hwy, Rockingham, NC 28379 · General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340905173 OPENED SEP 1, 2015Closed
795-a Boundary St., Newton, NC 28658 · General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 14, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 317835999 OPENED AUG 8, 2014Closed
1108 Thomasville Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208 · General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 317835528 OPENED MAY 20, 2014Closed
Sw 1-40-85 Rest Stop Outer Loop, Burlington, NC 27215 · Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 315116657 OPENED NOV 23, 2010Closed
8814 W. Market St., Colfax, NC 27235 · General Freight Trucking, Local · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.124(g)(2) · General requirements for dipping and coating operations |
Other-than-serious | $3,250 | $0 | Jan 7, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.307(c) · Hazardous (classified) locations |
Other-than-serious | $3,250 | $0 | Jan 7, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(3) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $3,250 | $0 | Jan 7, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $900 | $0 | Jan 7, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 2011 | Closed |
7 older inspections
Inspection 313967168 OPENED FEB 23, 2010Closed
795-a Boundary St., Newton, NC 28658 · General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 313944829 OPENED OCT 8, 2009Closed
3708 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273 · General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 19, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 19, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 313009862 OPENED JAN 21, 2009Closed
44 Interstate Blvd., Asheville, NC 28806 · Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 312190903 OPENED JUL 1, 2008Closed
8814 W. Market St., Colfax, NC 27235 · General Freight Trucking, Local · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,925 | $0 | Jul 17, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 308552207 OPENED MAR 23, 2005Closed
10314 Chapel Hill Blvd., Morrisville, NC 27560 · Other Support Activities for Road Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 2005 | Closed |
Inspection 307220707 OPENED MAR 16, 2004Closed
902 Cedar Creek Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28301 · General Freight Trucking, Local · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.27(f) · Fixed ladders |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Apr 6, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(5) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 304188618 OPENED JAN 18, 2001Closed
3708 Westinghouse Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28241 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $688 | $300 | Feb 27, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 2001 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Charlotte site logged 13 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 168 workers: 7.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 597 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte CLT Charlotte · 2025 | 168 | 13 | 11 | 7.3 | 3.6 |
| Greensboro Gbo Colfax · 2025 | 122 | 8 | 6 | 6.5 | 3.6 |
| Raleigh Ral Morrisville · 2025 | 62 | 3 | 2 | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Fayetteville FTV 2 Fayetteville · 2025 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 5.6 | 3.6 |
| Asheville Avl Asheville · 2025 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| Hickory HKY Newton · 2025 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 11.3 | 3.6 |
| ZF Carolina DZC Newton · 2019 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Calfax GBO Colfax · 2018 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)
(f) Any organic peroxide which, in laboratory testing, neither detonates in the cavitated state nor deflagrates at all and shows only a low or no effect when heated under confinement as well as low or no explosive power shall be defined as organic peroxide TYPE F;
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i)
(5) Transportation. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with this section in a manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) and regulations issued under that Act by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR subtitle B).
29 CFR 1910.124 · General requirements for dipping and coating operations
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.27 · Fixed ladders
29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.307 · Hazardous (classified) locations
29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
Other general freight trucking, local employers in North Carolina
- Old Dominion Freight Line Greensboro · 19 citations · $688
- Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. Charlotte · 25 citations · $6,900
- Estes Express Lines, Incorporated Greensboro · 138 citations · $84,775
- Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc. Fletcher · 21 citations · $3,150
- Shippers Rental Company Linden · 1 citation · $8,000
- Daryl Flood Logistics, Inc. High Point · 1 citation · $10,323
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