In working around vehicles while driving, parking, or loading and unloading, safety needs to be at the forefront of all activities. There are several dangers when working around vehicles, but if you follow some simple safety rules injuries can be avoided. Take the time to get yourself familiar with the vehicle. Know how to use…
Slips, Trips and Falls
In 2021, workplace falls killed more than 5,000 people and injured another 90,000 people. For every serious injury employees lost an average of 31 days. Companies in the transportation industry are higher than this trend. There are a number of variables that contribute to frequency and severity of slips, trips and falls. These include slippery…
How an Underwriter Assesses a Moving Company’s Financial Stability
Have you ever wondered why insurance companies require an annual financial statement? What are they looking for and how does this information fit? The primary reasons that financials are an integral part of the underwriting process is to identify and red flag accounts with a poor financial outlook. Accounts with a poor financial outlook are…
Reducing Vehicle Accidents
The largest liability facing the moving and storage industry is motor vehicle accidents. When larger commercial vehicles are involved in accidents, the bodily injury and damage to personal property is 3 to 4 times more severe than accidents that involve private passenger vehicles. A company that takes the time to select the proper driver and…
Understanding the Warehouse Receipt and Bill of Lading in the Event of a Catastrophe
With major events such as a Hurricane Ida, a large number of people unfamiliar with the claims handling process are typically drawn into the territory of filing an insurance claim. Even commercial accounts can be facing their first major loss and naturally feel a great deal of anxiety with the process. Depending on the circumstances,…
Think Twice About PPT’s
Movers! Think twice before purchasing a private passenger vehicle in the company name. We think it is wonderful when an owner decides to purchase a vehicle for their significant other or family member as a surprise gift. We understand that there is a long held belief that there is a significant tax right-off when adding…