Logistics

Fractional Workers’ Comp Strategy for Warehousing, Delivery & 3PL Operations

At Asch Workers’ Comp Strategy, we provide fractional consulting services to warehousing operations, delivery companies, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Our role is to strengthen your workers’ compensation and safety practices — without replacing your team or overextending your resources.

These industries operate on tight timelines, slim margins, and constant motion. Whether you're running a regional warehouse, managing last-mile delivery routes, or coordinating end-to-end logistics as a 3PL, you’re dealing daily with:

• Physically demanding work in fast-paced environments
• A mix of direct employees, temps, and independent contractors
• Repetitive lifting, warehouse equipment, dock operations, and vehicle usage
• Scheduling pressures that can compromise safety
• Communication breakdowns across shifts or job sites
• Inconsistent incident reporting and reactive claim handling

We understand the operational realities — and the consequences when workplace injuries aren’t addressed strategically.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like? We Know It Well.

Warehousing teams may start at 6 AM, unloading trailers in cold storage or fast-paced loading bays. Workers operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or conveyor systems, all while bending, lifting, stacking, and scanning inventory. A single misstep on a loading dock or improperly reported strain can trigger a costly claim.

Delivery drivers face different challenges: navigating traffic, rushing to meet quotas, carrying packages up stairs, and encountering unpredictable hazards at job sites or private residences. Time pressure can lead to shortcuts — and injuries.

3PL providers, meanwhile, juggle both sides of the operation, often coordinating remote teams, subcontractors, and multiple facilities. The diversity of roles and relationships makes standardizing procedures and reporting even harder.

We’ve seen how this complexity creates blind spots in workers’ compensation exposure — and how preventable incidents spiral into long, costly claims.

What We Do to Help:

At Asch Workers’ Comp Strategy, we offer practical, real-world support to make your operation safer and more defensible — without adding permanent headcount. Our fractional services can be as limited or involved as you need.

For Warehousing, Delivery & 3PL, Our Support Includes:

• Fractional Claims Oversight and Strategic Review

  We evaluate open and closed claims, identify patterns, and recommend actions to reduce exposure going forward. We can also assist with ongoing file strategy and preparation for hearings or IMEs.

• Custom Incident Reporting Protocols

  Many claims fall apart — or become unmanageable — due to vague, delayed, or incomplete reports. We help create clear reporting tools tailored to your operation and workforce structure, including training materials for shift supervisors or driver managers.

• OSHA and Safety Compliance Advising

  Whether you’re under federal OSHA or PESH (public employers), we’ll help you align your practices to minimize citations and reduce overlapping risk between OSHA violations and compensable injuries.

• Return-to-Work Planning

  A pulled shoulder or twisted ankle shouldn't mean six months out of work. We help identify modified duty options, build return-to-work policies, and support smoother transitions that reduce claim duration and indemnity exposure.

• Risk Trend Analysis and Preventive Planning

  We can review your accident logs, claims history, and job functions to pinpoint repetitive or high-risk tasks and recommend targeted improvements — such as lifting procedures, shift protocols, or layout changes.

• Support for Subcontracted or Temp Workforces

  If you use staffing agencies or subcontract portions of your operation, we can help you clarify reporting chains, contractual risk transfer, and shared obligations that often become problematic when claims arise.

Why Choose Fractional Support?

We’re not here to take over. We’re here to strengthen what you already have — affordably and on your terms.

• No long-term contracts
• No disruption to your workflows
• Practical, focused support from someone who’s been on the defense side of these claims for over 30 years

Whether you need help with a specific claim, want to audit your exposure, or need ongoing strategic oversight, we tailor our involvement to match your operation’s size, structure, and pace.

Let’s talk about how we can help your operation manage risk before it becomes loss.