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Craftsman Collision to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for all Employees in Canada

October 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Coronavirus, Craftsman Collision, Vaccination

California Insurance Commissioner Orders Allstate, Mercury, and CSAA to Refund Excess Auto Insurance Profits Due to Covid or Face Legal Action

October 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, California, Coronavirus, CSAA, Insurance Commissioner, Mercury Insurance

3M Workers in South Dakota Made 1 Billion N95s During Pandemic

September 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Coronavirus, South Dakota

Spanesi Announces it Withdraws from the 2021 SEMA Show, SATA/Dan-Am Report Smaller Booth Due to COVID Uncertainty

August 31, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Dan-Am Company, SATA, SEMA, Spanesi

Transtar Autobody Technologies Announces Contract with Indiana for COVID-19 Disinfectant System

June 29, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Coronavirus, Indiana, Transtar Autobody Technologies

National Safety Council Says Employers Should Take Risk-Based Approach to CDC Mask Guidance

May 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, National Safety Council

Tax Credits Available to Small Employers to Provide Paid Leave to Employees Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines

April 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Paid Leave Credit Snapshot

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Tax Credits, U.S. Treasury Department

Vehicle Miles Traveled Surging Since March

April 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Daily VMT United States

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, INRIX, Traffic Volume

Small Business Support Included in Latest Federal Relief Package

March 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, U.S. Small Business Administration

California Insurance Commissioner Says Auto Insurers Overcharged Drivers as Accidents Plummeted Due to Pandemic

March 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Coronavirus, Insurance Commissioner

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