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To DataQ or Not to DataQ...That is the Question

DON JERRELL
Associate VP

I recently facilitated and sat in on a number of DataQs at the ATA Safety & Loss Prevention Management Council (S&LPMC) meetings in Kansas City.  There were lots of valuable ideas and thoughts shared there, and I wanted to summarize the key points I took away from the meetings.

Topics: Transportation

Lessons in Workplace Violence from the Azana & Sikh Temple Shootings

ART JOSETTI
Account Executive

No one expects violence in the workplace, but this is a very real concern that all risk managers need to address.  It is important to have a policy in place for workplace violence and make sure employees know how to report any threat that does arise.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

Help Us Drive Change Through Education! [Call for Topics & Speakers]

Over the past year, we’ve held nearly 40 HNI University events both virtually and live in the Milwaukee, Chicago, and Grand Rapids areas. Our HNI University seminars are designed to be intensive learning experiences targeted toward business leaders, HR professionals, and risk managers.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

The Need-To-Knows About MAP-21

DON JERRELL
Associate VP

Topics: Transportation

Benefits' "Piece of the Paycheck" at an All-Time High

Benefits continue to become an increasingly important component of total compensation.  Is your health plan keeping pace?  According to USA Today, benefits have reached an all-time high for “proportion of the paycheck,” reaching 19.7% of overall compensation. 

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Freight Brokerage or Freight Forwarding? Know Your Exposure!

CHRIS TANKE 
Relationship Manager

These days, specialized services are what gain and retain clients.  In fact, specialized services are probably what add the biggest margin dollars to your bottom line.  However, there are some cases where those additional services could open up a whole new set of exposures for your company. 

Topics: Transportation

Why Benefits Benchmarking Is More Important Now Than Ever

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Do a Double Take On That Motor Truck Cargo Form

CHRIS TANKE 
Relationship Manager

It is not a surprise that reading an insurance policy is not most people’s favorite thing to do.  (It usually doesn’t even scratch the top 10.)  In most cases, if you do read your policy it will be confusing, frustrating, and full of legal language that few people understand.  However, it would be a wise use of 15 minutes of time to read your motor truck cargo form.  Those 15 minutes may help you understand your coverage, which could save thousands of dollars in uncovered freight claims.

Topics: Transportation

Thank You to the Unsung Heroes of the U.S. Economy

This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and we wanted to take this opportunity to offer a word of thanks to these unsung heroes that keep our country moving.  This year, the TCA has tweaked the name of the annual event to “National Truck Driver Appreciation & Wellness Week,” an important step recognizing that part of appreciating drivers is caring about their health and physical wellbeing.

Topics: Transportation

HELP US FIND OUR WALDO!

We visited the home page of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel yesterday to find this picture front and center.  See anything unusual??

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing