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Auto Glass Techs Take on Western Heat Waves
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Thursday, addressing power grid concerns spurred by scorching temperatures that have climbed as high as 118 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. It’s the latest in the heat-wave crisis that … Continue reading
Bad Roads Mean Higher Car Repair Costs–a Comparison by State
The state of U.S. infrastructure has been in the news lately, but just how much does that infrastructure affect the amount of car repairs (including auto glass repair and replacement)? Plenty, as it turns out. A state-by-state fact sheet produced … Continue reading
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Tagged 2021 Report on America’s Infrastructure, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Arkansas, Bad Roads, California, Delaware, grade, Higher Car Repair Costs, Iowa, Mississippi, non-interstate system, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. infrastructure, urban and rural collectors, White House
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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires 11 Locations in California
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced it recently acquired 11 locations in California. The acquisitions include 10 repair centers and one intake center in the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino in southern California, east of Los Angeles. … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Kevin Burnett, new acquisition, The Boyd Group
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Wildfires and Their Impacts on the Industry
Wildfires have severely impacted businesses, homes and more on the West Coast, and according to news reports, California recorded its first gigafire in modern history this week. A gigafire is a term for a blaze that burns at least one … Continue reading
Auto Insurance Fraud Halted By California Insurance Department
Three Californians have been charged with multiple felony counts of auto insurance fraud and forgery, according to the California Department of Insurance. Luis Manuel Burgos self-surrendered to the Fresno County Jail shortly after being charged for allegedly filing fraudulent auto … Continue reading
California Clamps Down on 1099 Contractors
California often serves as a bellwether for legislation that is slowly adopted in other states throughout the country and an Assembly Bill could have serious implications for auto glass companies that subcontract work to installers as independent (1099) contractors. Assembly … Continue reading
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Tagged Assembly Bill 5, California, contractor, labor code
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The Boyd Group Acquires 11 Locations
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) recently announced it acquired 11 locations within three different areas around the globe. According to the company, the newest locations are located in California, British Columbia and Michigan. California The Boyd Group entered … Continue reading
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Tagged British Columbia, California, Kevin Burnett, Michigan, new acquisitions, The Boyd Group, Tony Canade
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Two Earthquakes Strike California Over Holiday Weekend
California experienced two earthquakes over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to Key Media & Research, California has more auto glass shops than any other state in the U.S., as well as the largest number of registered vehicles. World … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th of July earthquake, California, earthquake, Ridgecrest
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Safelite to Pay $8.2 Million Settlement
Earlier this week a California Federal Court judge granted a preliminary settlement in the Yadir A. Ontiveros v. Safelite lawsuit. Safelite agreed to pay roughly $8.2 million to settle its labor violation suit, which claimed the company “shortchanged” California workers … Continue reading
Company Inaugurates Program to Help Fire Victims
California has had massive fires in its past, but none as devastating as the state’s most recent one. It’s been nicknamed the “Camp Fire” and has destroyed 150,000 acres of land, leaving nothing but soot and ash behind in addition … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Camp Fire, Don's Mobile Glass, Modesto, Stephen Mort, Steve Mort
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Apple Receives Autonomous-Car Testing Permit in California
Apple Receives Autonomous-Car Testing Permit in California
AGRR Technicians Stay Cool in Intense Heat
As hot weather scorches parts of the country in Southern California, Arizona and Texas, AGRR technicians are scheduling more jobs in-shop and doing their best to stay cool, says Dominique Contreras, a customer service representative (CSR) with Glass Doctor in Murrieta, Calif. Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, Bob Beranek, California, Extreme Heat, Glass Doctor, Optic-Kleer, Rich Campfield, Texas
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Former Safelite AutoGlass Tech Files Class Action Over Pay-Per-Piece Compensation
Former technician Yadir Ontiveros has filed a state class action lawsuit against Safelite Fulfillment, Safelite Group and Safelite Glass Corp. in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, alleging Fair Labor Standards (FLSA) violations stemming from Safelite’s pay-per-piece program. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, California, Class Action, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, glassBYTEs.com, Safelite, Yadir Ontiveros
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Pilkington Closing Lathrop, Calif., Plant
Pilkington North America, a subsidiary of Nippon Sheet Glass, has announced it is closing its Lathrop, Calif., plant, which currently manufactures automotive and commercial architectural glass. According to a release from the company, “This decision was made after a careful … Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, auto glass, California, Lathrop, Pilkington, plant closing
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