Trinity Couriers Inc., a San Antonio delivery company, has admitted to cheating on its workers’ compensation insurance. The Texas Department of Insurance revealed that the company purposely reported lower payroll numbers to Texas Mutual Insurance Company from 2016 to 2018. This allowed them to pay less for coverage than they actually should have.
The company has agreed to pay back $800,000 to Texas Mutual in restitution. Investigators found that Trinity Couriers hid the fact that it was connected to other delivery businesses owned by Mike Miller under Miller Transportation Management. By not telling their insurance provider about these related companies and their full payroll, Trinity Couriers avoided paying the right amount for insurance premiums.
Jessica Bergeman, the prosecutor who worked on the case through the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, highlighted the importance of honesty in business. She pointed out that when companies don’t report their payroll accurately, it hurts the whole system that helps protect workers if they get hurt on the job.
This case reminds businesses how crucial it is to be upfront with their insurance providers. The workers’ compensation system relies on truthful information to make sure injured workers get the support they need and that everyone pays their fair share.