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.

It is always fantastic news when receiving funding from a grant and it is no exception with the recent grant received by the AMSA. It is no secret in the moving business that keeping great drivers, who have the qualifications and will stay in the profession, is a difficult task especially due to a current shortage across the board. With this grant, AMSA hopes to help this shortage.

t is important for businesses to rely on drivers honesty and ability to drive safely, but not just when they are in their employment. How drivers behave outside the business is important too, it can affect the premiums of the insurance that the business is currently paying. This is why the FMCSA is looking to create a database that holds information on drivers who have failed a drug test or refused to perform a test when requested by authorities.

Understanding the rules for your drivers and giving that information direct to your fleet drivers is vital in the moving business. Making sure that all your drivers know the regulations they need to adhere to on the roads is important if you are looking after the safety of your team of employees.

AMSA held a meeting in Washignton D.C. to discuss the important issues which affects all aspects of the removal business. What is exciting, is the positive move forward that this will have on the business as a whole. Topics include driver training and retention and improving the quality of the workforce.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 6,300 net jobs were added in the for-hire trucking industry in July. The BLS also lowered its estimate of job cuts in June. These statistics suggest a better than expected job growth for this industry, which could mean a positive impact on the moving industry.