Establishment profile
VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION
289 E WATER TOWER DRIVE, MONON, IN, 47959
Operated by Vanguard National Trailer Monon
336212 — Truck Trailer Manufacturing
EIN 710944512
Summary
VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION has accumulated 20 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $12,815 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 82nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 328 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 1 year ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $12,815 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $4,550 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2024 |
| 29 CFR 2200.080101 2 | 1 | 1 | $2,975 | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 C | 1 | 1 | $1,934 | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 E01 | 1 | 1 | $1,219 | Apr 2011 | Apr 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 1 | 1 | $731 | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 1 | 1 | $731 | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 B04 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 G02 | 1 | 1 | $225 | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C04 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B07 III | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2004 | Apr 2004 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3362 within IN. Peer group: 328 employers. This establishment has 20 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 421 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 1 year ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · $500 in assessed penalties.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER 289 WATER TOWER DR · MONON, IN, 47959 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 2 | 3 | 1 | $500 | Jun 2025 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: SUSPENSION. Most recent campaign: 2025-06-19. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
NHTSA campaign roster
Every NHTSA recall campaign issued for this manufacturer, most-recent first. Component column shows the primary system cited (airbags, brakes, electrical, fuel system, etc.). FMVSS column shows the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard cited, if any. Potentially affected = NHTSA’s estimate of vehicles in the recall scope. 7 campaigns shown · 2,818 units potentially affected · 6 distinct components.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Vehicles | FMVSS | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V385000 | Jun 2025 | STRUCTURE | VANGUARD | — | 2,192 |
| 23V497000 | Jul 2023 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | VANGUARD | — | 102 |
| 22V345000 | May 2022 | WHEELS:HUB | VANGUARD | — | 2 |
| 16V025000 | Jan 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | VANGUARD | — | 96 |
| 15V847000 | Dec 2015 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | VANGUARD | — | 85 |
| 14V546000 | Sep 2014 | SUSPENSION | VANGUARD | — | 311 |
| 10V580000 | Nov 2010 | SUSPENSION | VANGUARD | — | 30 |
Source: NHTSA recall database. Each campaign typically covers multiple model years and trims; the Vehicles column shows the distinct makes affected (model lists collapse in this view to keep the row scannable).
Federal contracts
This location
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration48' BOX TRAILER.contract · Last action 2008-06-30$21,125
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 423860 - TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE) MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2008-06-30. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2024-02-27 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $4,550 | |
| 2022-02-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-08-17 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-03-22 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $1,934 | |
| 2012-03-22 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,975 | |
| 2011-02-10 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,219 | |
| 2006-07-05 | Planned | 6 | 3 | $1,463 | |
| 2004-03-04 | Planned | 7 | 3 | $675 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION is one of 1 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Vanguard National Trailer Monon.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Vanguard National Trailer Monon across all 1 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Related searches
- All Vanguard National Trailer Monon locationsParent rollup
- Truck Trailer ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
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- Truck Trailer Manufacturing in INIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 20 violations and $12,815 in total penalties.
- How does VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION operates in the truck trailer manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.9. VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 2.19 compared to an industry average of 2.8.