Wage and hour cases in Transportation and Warehousing at a glance
California employers in Transportation and Warehousing account for 1,371 concluded Wage and Hour Division investigations since 2004, 933 of which found violations (68%). Employers agreed to pay $37,487,262 in back wages to 13,237 workers, and $581,280 in civil money penalties was assessed. In the last 12 months 6 cases closed with $20,188 in back wages.
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| Employer | City | Case closed | Findings | Back wages | Workers paid | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCR Mail Contractor | Pauma Valley | May 31, 2008 | 2 violations | $11,272 | 1 | 0 |
| Monica Cuevas | Pomona | May 31, 2008 | 8 violations | $10,162 | 3 | 0 |
| JBB Express J.B.B. Express, Inc. | Pomona | May 29, 2008 | 2 violations | $5,640 | 1 | 0 |
| Genesis Logistics, Inc. | Union City | May 28, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Airlines | Los Angeles | May 27, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Con-Way Freight Con-Way Transportation Services, Inc | Oxnard | May 14, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SMS Transportation Services | Palm Desert | May 8, 2008 | 11 violations | $1,828 | 11 | 0 |
| U.S. Postal Service | Beverly Hills | May 7, 2008 | 11 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Redhill Towing & Autobody, Inc. | San Rafael | May 6, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rock Hard Transportation | Riverside | Apr 23, 2008 | 79 violations repeat | $65,000 | 78 | $14,025 |
| Santa Cruz Compost Company, Inc. | Watsonville | Apr 23, 2008 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Golden Gate Express | Brentwood | Apr 22, 2008 | 17 violations | $96,555 | 17 | 0 |
| Miguel Navarro | Mira Loma | Apr 15, 2008 | 24 violations | $175,000 | 16 | 0 |
| Ardin Finklestein | Simi Valley | Apr 14, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruth Hale | Macdoel | Apr 10, 2008 | 2 violations | $1,182 | 1 | 0 |
| Starving Students, Inc. | Ventura | Apr 3, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monteiro Trucking | Tulare | Mar 27, 2008 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | $4,180 |
| Yucca Valley Van Line & Storage | Yucca Valley | Mar 24, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clive Walker Enterprises | Vista | Mar 20, 2008 | 13 violations | $46,322 | 8 | 0 |
| Grifell Leasing *SUB* Grifell Logistics Corporation | Poway | Feb 29, 2008 | 28 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Company of America, Management LLC | Downey | Feb 26, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R R Freight System R & R Freight Express, Inc. | Los Angeles | Feb 21, 2008 | 2 violations | $1,500 | 1 | 0 |
| Lange Trucking, Inc. | Oakalnd | Feb 21, 2008 | 2 violations | $312 | 1 | 0 |
| United States Postal Service | San Jose | Feb 14, 2008 | 1 violation | $3,579 | 1 | 0 |
| King Office Services | Santa Fe Springs | Feb 13, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martha Cortez Trucking | Hacienda Heights | Feb 7, 2008 | 58 violations | $449,198 | 0 | 0 |
| Mas Trucking Inc. (Part of Clem Trans) | Rialto | Feb 7, 2008 | 20 violations | $56,397 | 0 | 0 |
| Clem Trans, Inc. | Rialto | Feb 7, 2008 | 38 violations | $49,969 | 0 | 0 |
| Mas Trucking Inc. (Part of Clem Trans) | Rialto | Feb 7, 2008 | 12 violations | $20,000 | 6 | 0 |
| Ramos Strong Industries & Ramos Strong Trucki | Mojave | Jan 30, 2008 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monty's Club Service | Sun Valley | Dec 31, 2007 | 12 violations | $5,726 | 8 | 0 |
| Monty's Automotive Ctr | Bakersfield | Dec 31, 2007 | 6 violations | $1,161 | 4 | 0 |
| Xpress Way Xpressway Transportation Inc. | Oakland | Dec 15, 2007 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| American Airlines | Los Angeles | Dec 12, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| H.T. Transportation | Rowland Heights | Dec 6, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SkyWest Airlines | Fresno | Nov 30, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| US Postal Service | Pasadena | Nov 20, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smart Way Logistics, Inc. | Fontana | Nov 13, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Safe Delivery Services | San Mateo | Nov 11, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WMW Trucking | Redding | Nov 1, 2007 | 16 violations | $28,942 | 7 | 0 |
| Secret Fashion Inc. Secret Fashion Inc. AKA: Biatta Intimates | Los Angeles | Oct 31, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pack & Crate Services | Escondido | Oct 29, 2007 | 5 violations | $8,937 | 5 | 0 |
| Agustin De La Rosa Trucking | Los Angeles | Oct 12, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| F & D Enterprise | Pomona | Oct 11, 2007 | 21 violations | $60,737 | 12 | 0 |
| Kraig Kennedy | Santa Clarita | Oct 11, 2007 | 11 violations | $1,447 | 7 | 0 |
| Oldenkamp Trucking | Ontario | Oct 2, 2007 | 22 violations | $91,867 | 21 | 0 |
| Whitehawk Carriers | Stockton | Sep 30, 2007 | 3 violations | $702 | 2 | 0 |
| Ramon Lorico Transport Lorico Transport Service Inc. | Salinas | Sep 7, 2007 | 28 violations | $39,911 | 14 | 0 |
| Michael's Transportation Service ,Inc. | Vallejo | Sep 1, 2007 | 20 violations repeat | $43,012 | 9 | 0 |
| Destiny Transportation | Watsonville | Aug 27, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 97 Express | Fontana | Aug 24, 2007 | 4 violations | $1,796 | 3 | 0 |
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportatio | Los Angeles | Aug 21, 2007 | 2 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ancon Marine | Long Beach | Aug 15, 2007 | 14 violations | $18,320 | 5 | 0 |
| Yellow Freight System | Tracy | Aug 13, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uristas Transports, Inc. | Bloomington | Aug 11, 2007 | 64 violations | $164,436 | 0 | 0 |
| A-C Transit | Oakland | Aug 1, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bettencourt Transport | Rocklin | Jul 10, 2007 | 12 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Berger | Fullerton | Jul 7, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robin Miller | Phelan | Jul 6, 2007 | 2 violations | $3,018 | 1 | 0 |
| Why Cook? | Los Angeles | Jul 3, 2007 | 6 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alp-Ken Enterprises, LLC | Santa Clarita | May 31, 2007 | 62 violations | $120,000 | 25 | 0 |
| Dine In Delivery | Temecula | May 31, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allied Storage Containers | Colton | May 29, 2007 | 7 violations | $5,889 | 6 | 0 |
| GAR Transport | Bakersfield | May 25, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hank's Towing | San Leandro | May 22, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| California Sierra Express, Inc. | West Sacramento | May 21, 2007 | 9 violations | $36,290 | 8 | 0 |
| Ellis Enterprises, Inc. | Sylmar | May 19, 2007 | 8 violations | $52,150 | 5 | 0 |
| U.S. Postal Service | San Francisco | May 17, 2007 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Medina Freight Systems | San Pablo | May 9, 2007 | 4 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Serco Serco Management Services, Inc. | San Luis Obispo | May 4, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernie's Van & Storage | Grass Valley | Apr 30, 2007 | 1 violation | $1,176 | 1 | 0 |
| American Medical Response | Moorpark | Apr 24, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Apex Delivery Services, Inc. | San Leandro | Apr 5, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Action Messenger Service | Los Angeles | Mar 31, 2007 | 39 violations | $80,000 | 31 | 0 |
| T & R Transport | Oceanside | Mar 31, 2007 | 45 violations | $40,640 | 33 | 0 |
| L & D Transport | Temecula | Mar 26, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brusco Tug & Barge | West Sacramento | Mar 12, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yellow Freight Systems | Tracy | Mar 3, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ABC Equipment Rental | Palos Verdes Peninsula | Feb 28, 2007 | 2 violations | $875 | 1 | 0 |
| Steve Mitchell | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | 8 violations | $7,982 | 6 | 0 |
| John Way | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | 7 violations | $4,900 | 4 | 0 |
| Nestor Amaya | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | 4 violations | $2,057 | 3 | 0 |
| Alejandro Moreno Trucking | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | 4 violations | $1,493 | 2 | 0 |
| Alfonso Vargas | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | 2 violations | $1,143 | 1 | 0 |
| Herrera Trucking Miguel Herrera, 422 42nd St., SD 92102 | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | 2 violations | $1,062 | 0 | 0 |
| Black Mountain Moving | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | 3 violations | $633 | 3 | 0 |
| D.A. Trucking | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | 2 violations | $348 | 1 | 0 |
| Rojas Trucking | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | 1 violation | $102 | 1 | 0 |
| Miramar Storage & Transfer Co. | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allstate Moving Systems | Poway | Feb 27, 2007 | no violations found | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AM Trucking | City Of Industry | Feb 8, 2007 | 4 violations | $3,613 | 2 | 0 |
| Alan Berman Trucking | Woodland Hills | Feb 3, 2007 | 240 violations | $825,000 | 80 | 0 |
| Randy's Towing, Inc. | Granada Hills | Jan 31, 2007 | 13 violations | $16,011 | 12 | 0 |
| Skylink USA Inc. / SHL Trucking | El Monte | Jan 31, 2007 | 6 violations | $10,643 | 4 | 0 |
| Ackley Trucking and Ackley Moving | Lakeside | Jan 30, 2007 | 71 violations | $19,619 | 38 | 0 |
| Tom Santoro Transportation, Inc. | Watsonville | Dec 31, 2006 | 13 violations | $10,927 | 12 | 0 |
| Ruth Hale | Macdoel | Dec 31, 2006 | 3 violations | $10,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Grand Avenue Transport | Placerville | Dec 14, 2006 | 33 violations | $63,031 | 30 | 0 |
| Automobile Club of Southern California | Long Beach | Nov 29, 2006 | 44 violations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CalBay Express (CBX) | Oakland | Nov 28, 2006 | 1 violation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Largest back-wage records in Transportation and Warehousing
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers paid | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Cartage Company | 1 | $3,573,075 | 1,416 | Nov 25, 2016 |
| National Consolidated Couriers, Inc | 6 | $2,500,000 | 597 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| Price Transfer | 1 | $1,993,974 | 925 | Oct 29, 2017 |
| Lange Trucking, Inc. | 5 | $1,982,449 | 521 | Jan 31, 2013 |
| CHARIOT | 2 | $1,433,472 | 87 | Mar 17, 2015 |
| A & Z Trucking | 2 | $1,242,230 | 87 | Aug 31, 2013 |
| Alan Berman Trucking | 3 | $1,190,755 | 97 | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Columbia Export Group | 1 | $907,714 | 53 | Aug 14, 2020 |
| OMG Global Logistics Corp. | 1 | $822,074 | 31 | Jun 6, 2021 |
| G 1 Towing | 1 | $764,863 | 44 | Dec 18, 2022 |
| FBT Transport | 7 | $585,737 | 130 | May 9, 2015 |
| Martha Cortez Trucking | 2 | $562,865 | 26 | Feb 7, 2008 |
| Secure Transportation | 3 | $522,026 | 325 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Roy & Dot's Towing | 1 | $520,258 | 47 | Feb 28, 2018 |
| FCL Logistics | 1 | $356,425 | 34 | Oct 29, 2017 |
| Caminante Trucking | 2 | $324,726 | 124 | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Brokerage And Logistic Solutions | 1 | $323,832 | 87 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| United States Postal Service | 62 | $318,520 | 101 | May 20, 2025 |
| Molina Transportation | 4 | $304,054 | 58 | Jan 31, 2012 |
| PG Trucking | 1 | $303,610 | 65 | Apr 23, 2015 |
By year closed
| Year | Cases | With violations | Back wages | Workers paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | $2,567 | 2 |
| 2025 | 31 | 21 | $866,212 | 399 |
| 2024 | 35 | 25 | $311,630 | 63 |
| 2023 | 33 | 24 | $535,360 | 104 |
| 2022 | 27 | 20 | $1,389,893 | 171 |
| 2021 | 48 | 34 | $1,000,530 | 130 |
| 2020 | 68 | 54 | $2,293,672 | 733 |
| 2019 | 68 | 39 | $498,927 | 322 |
| 2018 | 45 | 34 | $2,380,651 | 718 |
| 2017 | 55 | 37 | $2,672,887 | 1,168 |
| 2016 | 62 | 46 | $4,653,618 | 2,217 |
| 2015 | 85 | 55 | $5,333,675 | 1,486 |
| 2014 | 91 | 52 | $1,373,579 | 675 |
| 2013 | 86 | 58 | $4,104,268 | 1,107 |
| 2012 | 103 | 63 | $1,067,824 | 556 |
| 2011 | 83 | 65 | $1,177,716 | 495 |
| 2010 | 80 | 46 | $1,218,780 | 338 |
| 2009 | 57 | 43 | $823,614 | 445 |
| 2008 | 70 | 48 | $1,796,856 | 539 |
| 2007 | 65 | 46 | $1,701,638 | 365 |
| 2006 | 48 | 38 | $495,481 | 342 |
| 2005 | 62 | 39 | $845,592 | 271 |
| 2004 | 51 | 35 | $475,510 | 420 |
Your rights in this industry
The federal file stops at $7.25 and weekly overtime. California workers in this industry are owed the state minimum wage of $16.90 in 2026 or the higher local rate, overtime after 8 hours in a day, an hour of pay for each missed meal or rest period, and up to 30 days of wages when final pay is late. Claims go to the Labor Commissioner or to Superior Court, three years back, four under the Unfair Competition Law. Free, confidential review: (800) 371-3088.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division enforcement database, California cases through Sep 6, 2026. Back to the wage theft tracker.
About this data: Cases come from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division enforcement database (WHD compliance actions concluded since fiscal year 2005, California employers only), published by the Department of Labor and reloaded here every month. "Back wages" are amounts the employer agreed to pay at the close of the investigation; "penalties" are civil money penalties assessed. An investigation that found no violation is listed as such. The database does not include California Labor Commissioner cases or private lawsuits. This page is general information, not legal advice about your situation.