Craftsman Collision announced it introduced a new health and safety policy to further protect employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which the company operates. The vaccination policy applies to all employees of the Craftsman Group which includes Craftsman Collision, Distinctive Auto Works, MB Autoworks, Craftsman Auto Glass, Wedge Clamp Systems and Craftsman Ventures to […]
California Insurance Commissioner Orders Allstate, Mercury, and CSAA to Refund Excess Auto Insurance Profits Due to Covid or Face Legal Action
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on October 6 directed three auto insurance companies to reimburse California drivers the excess premiums they were charged from the start of the pandemic, or face legal action. The Commissioner’s order is directed at Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company, Mercury Insurance Company, and CSAA Insurance Exchange. Together, these companies insure approximately […]
3M Workers in South Dakota Made 1 Billion N95s During Pandemic
Reached milestone in 20 months since pandemic began. When 3M Aberdeen, S.D., got the call to ramp-up production of N95 respirators in January 2020 to help respond to the pandemic, the scale of the work ahead was massive. But by adding hundreds of people and expanding the plant and production lines, Aberdeen helped bring monthly […]
Spanesi Announces it Withdraws from the 2021 SEMA Show, SATA/Dan-Am Report Smaller Booth Due to COVID Uncertainty
Spanesi SpA and Spanesi Americas, Inc. announced they have decided to remove the Spanesi exhibit from the 2021 SEMA Show. SEMA, the automotive industry’s premier event, is scheduled from November 2-5, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev. “Out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of Spanesi’s customers, distributors, business partners, and staff, […]
Transtar Autobody Technologies Announces Contract with Indiana for COVID-19 Disinfectant System
Transtar Autobody Technologies announced a new partnership with the state of Indiana to provide disinfecting systems to keep the employees and citizens of Indiana safe. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Transtar, a chemical company, transitioned some of its manufacturing from automotive products to isopropyl alcohol to disinfect surfaces. Further, Transtar built a system […]
National Safety Council Says Employers Should Take Risk-Based Approach to CDC Mask Guidance
The National Safety Council (NSC) released a statement saying it cautiously supports the recent CDC recommendation for fully vaccinated individuals to relax safety protocols, like mask wearing and social distancing. According to the NSC, while this news further elevates the important role vaccines play in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and assisting workplaces to return […]
Tax Credits Available to Small Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced further details of tax credits available under the American Rescue Plan to help small businesses, including providing paid leave for employees receiving COVID-19 vaccinations. Eligible employers, such as businesses and tax-exempt organizations with fewer than 500 employees and certain governmental employers, can receive a tax credit […]
Vehicle Miles Traveled Surging Since March
INRIX reports growth in traffic volume to near pre-pandemic levels nationally. Traffic varying widely by state and does not appear to correlate with vaccination rates. INRIX reported today that vehicle miles traveled (VMT) continues to rise across the U.S. with a notable surge since March. They caution, however, that traffic volume growth varies widely by […]
Small Business Support Included in Latest Federal Relief Package
Upon President Biden signing the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Senior Advisor Michael Roth stated, “The American Rescue Plan Act enables the SBA to continue to lift up the cornerstones of our communities; the mom-and-pop businesses and nonprofits that provide essential services for our everyday lives, hire […]
California Insurance Commissioner Says Auto Insurers Overcharged Drivers as Accidents Plummeted Due to Pandemic
Orders insurance companies to report by April 30 how they will return additional premiums back to California policyholders, also seeks additional data about commercial insurance losses. After a systematic review of data submitted by insurance companies, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has found that insurance companies continue to “…overcharge consumers despite drastically reduced risk of accidents […]
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