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Your CAB score as a motor carrier is tremendously important to insurance companies. This score is generated by the Central Analysis Bureau (CAB), which has been providing this data for over seven decades. As a transportation research firm, CAB collects millions of data points on carriers then calculates a rating that reflects risk. High scoresRead more

A corporate drug testing program is essential to establish a drug-free, healthy, and safe work environment. It helps in avoiding substance abuse and impairment on the job. Such issues may lead to absenteeism, employees’ compensation claims, increased insurance premiums, higher employee turnover, decreased employee efficiency, and an increase in accidents. Companies should implement a corporateRead more

With the rise of eCommerce and Information Technology (IT) in recent years, logistics companies are expected to deliver packages within days. Several logistics companies have realized this and are even offering same-day deliveries. One aspect in common between these companies is that they implement best practices through a robust and strengthened last-mile delivery infrastructure. Last-mileRead more

Four delivery driver safety tips. Whether delivery drivers are responsible for delivering food, flowers, or packages, they are exposed to certain risks.  It’s important for employers to be proactive about their safety.  Here are some of the safety protocols and precautions that can be implemented to protect delivery drivers. Vehicle Inspections Before beginning their scheduledRead more

How to prevent repetitive stress injuries among your healthcare staff. Healthcare workers experience extremely high rates of injury.  In fact, certain positions, such as nurses, actually have higher injury rates than high-risk industries such as commercial logging and mining.  For healthcare workers in assisted living facilities, repetitive stress injuries are the most common type ofRead more

Encourage your employees to report safety issues in the workplace. Part of maintaining a safe workplace is understanding the risks that your employees face.  However, even if you conduct regular workplace inspections and equipment checks, it can be difficult for employers to identify risks before they become full-blown issues.  This is why it’s so importantRead more

Factors to consider when creating a risk management plan for your nursing home. If you run a nursing home, you face a variety of  risks related to employee safety and the high costs associated with accidents.  A comprehensive risk management program for your facility not only protects your employees, it helps to reduce insurance claimsRead more

How you can get the most out of your workers compensation insurance program. Currently, almost every state in the U.S. requires businesses to carry some minimum level of workers compensation insurance.  While this mandatory coverage may seem like a drain on your business’s resources, having this coverage benefits you in several ways.  If you wantRead more