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Moving News Across the Country

Moving News Across the Country

A quick look at moving news across the country. In this installment, we look at an interesting piece of news from the state of Kentucky. The expectations of a piece of Legislation to pass the Kentucky General Assembly in this coming year are still looming in the air. The effect of this would in turn throw out the existing law which allows household goods moving companies (already in existence) to be encouraged to “block” any new companies from entering their state. The push for this new law was to put it into effect in early 2013.

Van Line Expansion and Acquisition

Van Line Expansion and Acquisition

Two van line companies have found that perhaps one of the biggest keys to success is that in the way of purchasing other van line companies. Which in turn expands both businesses, thus creating higher profit margins. So, who are these companies and what made them decide to really go out on a limb in regards to such a huge and important decision? Let’s find out…

Interstate Worldwide Celebrates 70 Years! (Part II of II)

Interstate Worldwide Celebrates 70 Years! (Part II of II)

In the first part of this two-part series, we discussed the story and celebration that marked Interstate Worldwide Relocation Services 70th anniversary, from the roots of the company to the hard-work that led to their tremendous success. In the final part of this great story, we will look a little deeper in to the inner workings of the family behind the business and share some secrets to their success over the years.

HMI Chart Shows Increase in Housing Market!

HMI Chart Shows Increase in Housing Market!

The recent rise in the housing market certainly has its benefits! Not only for buyers and realtors, but for those in the moving industry as well! The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has kept a very close watch on the housing market since 1985, using a chart called, “Housing Market Index” (HMI), which shows how builders view sales.

Interstate Worldwide Celebrates 70 years (Part I of II)

Interstate Worldwide Celebrates 70 Years! (Part I of II)

Hitting the 70th anniversary in regards to any walk of life is considered a very big and wonderful deal. But, in hitting the 70 year mark in the moving industry, now that’s considered a HUGE deal. And that’s precisely what Interstate Worldwide Relocation (Springfield, VA) found themselves celebrating this year!

New Military Claims Rules

New Military Claims Rules

Several recent changes regarding military claims have recently been implemented thus in turn affecting every moving van line claims departments. As of July of this year, the Defense Department’s Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) succeeded in their attempts to convert industry claims and military claims into one document, thus saving a lot of hassle and confusion. Here are some of the changes that will be affecting the way your claims department handles military claims

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