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Updated "Hours of Service" Rule in Effect

Updated “Hours of Service” Rule in Effect

The well-known “Hours of Service” rule that is presently in effect for any long haul driver is currently undergoing some interesting changes that will play an important role in regards to the moving industry.

State Associations Providing Support and Success (Part II)

State Associations Providing Support and Success (Part II)

In the first part of this two-part article series we looked at the roles state associations played in the success of the moving industries located in Illinois as well as California. In continuance of this series we will be taking a look at how Alaska’s close connection with their state associations are in turn leading to the continued success of the moving companies within the state as well.

State Associations Providing Support and Success (Part I)

State Associations Providing Support and Success (Part I)

Regardless of where in the country your moving business is located no problem that you find yourself faced with is unique. In fact, at some point, each moving company will find itself faced with a similar or identical problem of which requires resolution. That is actually one of the beautiful things surrounding the moving world… we’re all linked in one form or another. In this two-part article, we will take a look at how state associations are helping individual moving companies find resolutions to the most common problems that these companies often face.

Rise in Demand for Containers (Part II of II)

Rise in Demand for Containers (Part II of II)

In the first part of this two-part article we discussed the foundations that have built and strengthened the recent rise of containerization in the moving industry. In the final part of this article we will be discussing how containerization is shaping the moving world, and what the future holds for the world of containers.

Rise in Demand for Containers (Part I of II)

Rise in Demand for Containers (Part I of II)

Containers in the moving industry have come a long way since their initial induction. Dating back to at least the mid-1950’s, the evolution of containers has grown and changed vastly. In this two-part article, we will take a look at the beginnings of containerization, as well as the future as demand for their usage in the moving industry continues to rise.

Consumer Fraud: How to Protect Your Business

Consumer Fraud: How to Protect Your Business

It is well-known in the moving industry just how tight the federal and state regulations are placed in terms of business. Both for the protection of the van lines themselves, as well as for the trusting customers whom are served. Yet even still van line agencies find themselves being the direct target for lawsuits based under state consumer fraud statutes. This is an important read for all involved in the moving industry; as we will be discussing several federal laws and regulations that may just prevent and protect your moving company from a consumer fraud lawsuit.

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