A move to prevent the details of customers, who have moved into or out of the USA, from being openly sold is a matter of urgency. At present it is possible to purchase this information in the form of a CD-ROM. An individual can ask for confidentiality in their move, but until recently it has not been clear as to the need for this. It is often only when the customer is pestered by businesses that have purchased a copy of the list, they are aware of the problems they then face.

The idea of having a system of standards that every moving business must comply with, is getting closer. The IAM has worked tirelessly with individuals who will look at the procedures they feel are the most important to the industry. Once these regulations have agreement by the National Standards Body, they will come into force.

Many ports around America are calling for a change in the law. The Jones Act was implemented in the 1920’s with the aim to reduce the number of stops a ship can make. It has recently failed those it is there to protect and resulting in a very high cost for local transportation of goods.

The Defense Personal Property System was unveiled over eight years ago. At the time of its launch there were areas which many felt were missing from the capabilities of this program, which could enable a perfect system that met the needs of all concerned. The DPS system is just starting an overhaul that will take place over the next few years.

A new wave of identity theft is making its way through the moving industry, business identity theft. Thieves are associating themselves with known companies and using the company as a way to get access to potential clients, misleading them to believe they are dealing with a legitimate company. The FMCSA is looking for ways to combat these criminals and ask companies to do all they can to help and protect themselves.

It is important to the FMCSA that protecting for consumers against fraud. Fraud in the moving business effects many people and the FMCSA is looking into ways to protect consumers from potential fraudsters. This is now sitting at nine members that are able to deal with the growing fraudulent activity that is taking place in the moving industry.