It might seem an odd partnership but the military and many moving businesses rely on each other to perform tasks like moving military families and to stay in business. This partnership is developing into a stronger and deeper relationship since the military created the SDDC (surface deployment and distribution command). Their job is one of getting the best value for money and service from the companies used to transport military families and their homes to a new home and base.

It is no longer acceptable that if you have to move long distance you need to find new homes for your pets. It is possible for them to move home too; it will depend on the animal and the local laws of the new area that you will need to consider, but it is easier to consider moving pets when you move home.

The government has updated their systems to a consumer friendly computerized payment system, great news for the moving companies. Creating a better system that allows moving companies to receive payments quicker and receive a better service allows businesses to grow and develop.

There are businesses who aim to hold clients belongings, hostage. Charging inflated prices, before the release of their personal possessions. This is illegal and businesses face prosecution and fines for these practices. It is your job to ensure that the service you offer is realistically priced and watch out for those that do not. Protecting the industry also protect your business.

The regulatory body FMCSA is urging that all moving businesses to protect their potential future business. Problems can happen if your vehicles, even after they have been sold, come into the possession of a rogue trader. This is information you must know to protect your business’s reputation.

As there have been several notable achievements within the moving industry in recent months, we thought that we would take some time to tip our hats to the people who put in that little extra effort, to make our industry something so very unique and special. Here some of the achievements of Arpin Group and Interstate Service Group.