Inspection 344477559 OPENED NOV 25, 2019Closed
540 New Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Averitt Express 15 times in Tennessee since 1992.
The latest one began on Nov 25, 2019 as a planned inspection, in Murfreesboro.
Those inspections ended with 27 citation items: 5 serious and 22 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $18,850 and now stand at $16,900, 10% lower after settlements or reviews.
Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks comes up most often in these citations: 4 items under 1910.178.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for transportation and warehousing employers since 2015 is $2,408, and Averitt Express averages $1,167 (3 cited inspections).
5 inspections on this page followed a fatal incident.
Averitt Express also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 343490967 OPENED SEP 26, 2018Closed
1 Averitt Express Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 · General Freight Trucking, Local · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 26, 2018 (fatal): Employee is killed when crushed between truck and trailer
At 4:00 a.m. on September 26, 2018, an employee was hooking a box trailer to his semi tractor and walked in between his truck and trailer. The employee was pinned between his truck and trailer when they rolled backwards at an angle. The employee was crushed and killed.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR TCA 50-3-105(1) |
Other-than-serious | $2,800 | $2,800 | Nov 5, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 341714517 OPENED AUG 22, 2016Closed
2140 Chapman Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421 · 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 1910.141(c)(1)(i) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $175 | $175 | Oct 4, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.06(2) |
Other-than-serious | $175 | $175 | Oct 4, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR TDLWD RULE 800-01-09-.07 |
Other-than-serious | $175 | $175 | Oct 4, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 340593235 OPENED APR 29, 2015Closed
4250 Air Trans Road, Memphis, TN 38118 · 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 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment |
Other-than-serious | $175 | $175 | Jun 2, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 316687888 OPENED AUG 22, 2012Closed
2093 Express Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 · Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316591577 OPENED JUN 8, 2012Closed
2093 Express Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 · 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 1a 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $2,800 | $2,800 | Jul 9, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iiib)(1) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 316572197 OPENED MAY 29, 2012Closed
2093 Express Drive, Jackson, TN 38305 · 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 | Serious | $2,450 | $2,450 | Jul 19, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 316382514 OPENED JAN 27, 2012Closed
624 Enon Springs Road, Smyrna, TN 37167 · Other Support Activities for Road Transportation · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 27, 2012 (fatal): Employee is fatally pinned between tractor and trailer
On January 27, 2012 Employee #1 of Averitt Express Inc. was fatally pinned betwe en the tractor and a trailer as he exited the tractor without setting the brakes . The tractor started to roll forward and as Employee #1 started to reenter the tractor, it hit a parked trailer pinning him between the truck and trailer.
No citations from this inspection.
7 older inspections
Inspection 313115719 OPENED APR 15, 2009Closed
4250 Air Trans Road, Memphis, TN 38118 · General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 14, 2009 (fatal): Employee dies when caught in forklift
Employee #1 was attempting to scan a barcode on a product positioned on the fork s of his lift while leaning over the steering wheel of the lift truck. With the forks of the lift raised approximately 1 foot from the bed of the trailer, the e mployee positioned himself between the opening in the mast of the lift truck to scan the barcode. The employee's right leg pressed against the lever controlling the up and down motions of the mast lowering the mast onto the employee's chest and right shoulder area. Employee #1 died.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | Jul 14, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3000327 B 1 |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $600 | Jul 14, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 3000501 A |
Other-than-serious | $3,000 | $2,250 | Jul 14, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 305049819 OPENED MAR 11, 2002Closed
4250 Air Trans Road, Memphis, TN 38118 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | May 10, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | May 10, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | May 10, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | May 10, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $150 | $150 | May 10, 2002 | Closed |
Inspection 127346021 OPENED AUG 10, 1999Closed
2140 Chapman Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 127352078 OPENED AUG 14, 1997Closed
800 Amana Drive, Fayetteville, TN 37334 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 11, 1997 (fatal): Employee killed when crushed between dolly and trailer
Employee #1 was helping another driver hook together a dolly and a trailer. Empl oyee #1 was between the dolly and the trailer to be connected when the driver he ard him say, "Come on." The driver then started to back up the trailer. It struc k Employee #1 in the abdomen, killing him.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 120587134 OPENED APR 4, 1997Closed
2140 Chapman Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(6) · Exit routes |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Apr 22, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Apr 22, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $100 | Apr 22, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $100 | Apr 22, 1997 | Closed |
Inspection 120544044 OPENED MAY 16, 1994Closed
4250 Air Trans Road, Memphis, TN 38118 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 16, 1994 (fatal): Employee crushed and killed by forklift
A forklift was partly on the bed of a truck and partly on a dock when the truck pulled away from the dock. The lift fell backward against the dock plate, crushi ng Employee #1, the driver, to death between the forklift steering wheel and the dock plate.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $2,400 | $2,400 | Jun 14, 1994 | Contested |
Inspection 120509146 OPENED DEC 28, 1992Closed
2580 Bells Hwy., Jackson, TN 38305 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.177(g)(6) · Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels |
Serious | $800 | $800 | Jan 7, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.177(c)(1)(i) · Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.177(d)(5) · Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 3000301 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1993 | 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 Nashville site logged 15 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 257 workers: 5.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 369 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville NAS Nashville · 2025 | 257 | 15 | 14 | 5.7 | 3.6 |
| Memphis MFS Memphis · 2025 | 190 | 1 | 1 | 0.6 | 3.6 |
| Chattanooga Cha Chattanooga · 2025 | 103 | 2 | 1 | 1.9 | 3.6 |
| Jackson JKN Jackson · 2025 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| DVJ- VI Jon Smyrna · 2025 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| DBH Distributing LLC Nashville · 2025 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| Nissan Smyrna Switchers DNN Smyrna · 2023 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 7.7 | 3.6 |
| Smyrna DNI Smyrna · 2019 | 35 | 2 | 2 | 6.0 | 3.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i)
(c) Exposure control—(1) Exposure Control Plan. (i) Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.
29 CFR 1910.1030(d)(4)(iiib)(1)
(B) Other Regulated Waste Containment—(1) Regulated waste shall be placed in containers which are:
29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i)
(f) Hepatitis B vaccination and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up—(1) General. (i) The employer shall make available the hepatitis B vaccine and vaccination series to all employees who have occupational exposure, and post-exposure evaluation and follow-up to all employees who have had an exposure incident.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.177 · Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
Other specialized freight (except used goods) trucking, long-distance employers in Tennessee
- Kag Food Products, LLC Memphis · 3 citations · $8,400
- Armstrong Relocation Company, Knoxville, Tennessee, LLC Knoxville · 3 citations · $0
- Your Move, LLC Knoxville · 5 citations · $500
- V & T Topsoil, Inc Nashville · 2 citations · $3,400
- Sams, Inc Nashville · 1 citation · $4,000
- Added Value Services, Inc. Decatur · 11 citations · $6,350
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.