2026

Struck By and Struck Against Injuries Are Still Putting Your People Out of Work

2026-07-21T13:28:02-04:00July 21st, 2026|2026, Safety Tips, Workers Compensation|

Most of the injuries that cost you a worker for a month did not happen during unusual or high-risk work. They happened during routine work done a few seconds too fast, when something heavy moved and a person was [...]

Head Protection in the Workplace: What Every Employer Needs to Know

2026-07-14T14:00:17-04:00July 14th, 2026|2026, OSHA, Safety Tips, Small Business Health Insurance|

A falling object, slip from a ladder, or low steel beam nobody noticed. Head injuries happen fast and the consequences last a long time. For employers running construction crews, repair shops, fuel delivery operations, and fleets, head protection is [...]

Big-Company Benefits for Small Businesses, Through a Trade Association

2026-07-13T10:53:43-04:00July 13th, 2026|2026, Employee Benefits, Health Care, Small Business Health Insurance|

Health coverage, compliance, and real support for trucking, construction, landscaping, oil and gas, automotive, and trade businesses with five or more vehicles on the road. Every year the renewal shows up, the number is bigger, and the coverage is [...]

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month: What NARFA Members Need to Know

2026-04-15T15:03:44-04:00April 15th, 2026|2026, Safety Tips, Small Business Health Insurance|

If you spend any time on the road, you’ve seen it: the light turns green, the car in front doesn’t move, and the driver is staring down at a phone. For NARFA and AICC members in automotive, roads, fuel, [...]

The AICC Claims Approach for Our Members: Faster Response, Better Control, Stronger Outcomes

2026-04-15T15:02:06-04:00April 15th, 2026|2026, ACA Compliance, Health Care, Insurance & Benefits, Workers Compensation|

In the automotive, roads, fuel, or fleet industries, a workers’ compensation claim can affect more than one employee. It can disrupt production, strain supervisors, pull attention away from operations, and create unnecessary costs if it is not handled well [...]

Safety on the Road: Are Your Adverse Weather Plans Ready?

2026-03-12T15:15:30-04:00March 12th, 2026|2026, Safety Tips|

Driving for work is a high-stakes responsibility, but when the forecast turns sour, the danger spikes significantly. Recent data shows that weather plays a role in roughly 12% of all vehicle crashes, accounting for nearly 745,000 accidents annually. While [...]

Is Your Shop Truly Safe? The Essential Guide to ALI Lift Inspections

2026-03-12T15:15:11-04:00March 11th, 2026|2026|

Your automotive lifts are the literal backbone of your garage, hoisting thousands of pounds day after day. Because they are such reliable workhorses, it’s easy to take them for granted. However, they have one of the toughest jobs in [...]

GLP‑1 Drugs and Employer Health Plans: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

2026-03-05T09:57:22-05:00March 5th, 2026|2026, Health Care|

Below is an informational overview but is not legal advice and employers should always consult their own counsel and advisors before making plan changes. Employers are being asked more and more about GLP‑1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and [...]

Focusing on the Long Haul: A Practical Guide to Driver Ergonomics and Injury Prevention

2026-01-23T10:10:48-05:00January 23rd, 2026|2026, Fleet Industry, Safety Tips|

For professional drivers, the "office" isn't a cubicle, it’s the cab of a truck. While most safety discussions focus on what happens on the road, your physical well-being inside the vehicle is just as critical to a long, successful [...]

Beyond the Card: Why Patient Advocacy is the Missing Link in Your Healthcare Strategy

2026-01-20T12:00:34-05:00January 20th, 2026|2026, Employee Benefits, Health Care|

We’ve all been there. You’re at the pharmacy or the doctor’s office, you hand over your insurance card, and then you wait. You wait for an approval, you wait for a claim to process, or you wait for someone [...]