Change and development in the technology that is usable and acceptable legally for vehicles in the moving business is encouraging. While the need to allow technology to replace some printed forms was acceptable, they still need businesses to ensure printing of certain documents happen on a daily basis. This is changing with new rules from the FMCSA possibly being approved.

The announcement from the FMCSA in regards to a policy change is welcomed news for moving businesses. Previously, any violation went directly to the FMCSA records direct from the enforcement agencies. The FMCSA holds a database, the Motor Carrier Management Information System, which records all details of any violation. Until now, it could be inaccurate if it went through the courts and was found not guilty.

The possibility of reducing the emissions from trucks, including those used in the moving business, is a step closer. The CARB, California Air Resources Board, has agreed to fund up to $85 million to help those in need and to allow research into vehicles that produce zero emissions.

A case dating back to 2009 is set for review at the Supreme Court in the US. This case could set a precedent for the future. Now this case must come to some conclusion and the moving businesses in Arizona are awaiting the results to see if it will affect their businesses long-term.

This change was first proposed in 2011, but the District Court in 2012 chose to invalidate it. However, the move to reduce time from the point of a union election is going ahead again. The move to reduce the current petition time from 42 days down to between 10 and 21 days means that employers need to act fast if they are going to give the information to the staff.

While it is important for the IAM to continue with the work they currently do and do well, they have branched out into new areas, with the first meeting of the IAM Logistics Network, ILN. The Gosselin Group, in Antwerp in Belgium, hosted this first meeting. All those in attendance thought the experience and the chance to meet and connect to other businesses was an opportunity not to miss.