In the first part of this two-part article series we looked at the roles state associations played in the success of the moving industries located in Illinois as well as California. In continuance of this series we will be taking a look at how Alaska’s close connection with their state associations are in turn leading to the continued success of the moving companies within the state as well.

Regardless of where in the country your moving business is located no problem that you find yourself faced with is unique. In fact, at some point, each moving company will find itself faced with a similar or identical problem of which requires resolution. That is actually one of the beautiful things surrounding the moving world… we’re all linked in one form or another. In this two-part article, we will take a look at how state associations are helping individual moving companies find resolutions to the most common problems that these companies often face.

In the first part of this two-part article we discussed the foundations that have built and strengthened the recent rise of containerization in the moving industry. In the final part of this article we will be discussing how containerization is shaping the moving world, and what the future holds for the world of containers.

Containers in the moving industry have come a long way since their initial induction. Dating back to at least the mid-1950’s, the evolution of containers has grown and changed vastly. In this two-part article, we will take a look at the beginnings of containerization, as well as the future as demand for their usage in the moving industry continues to rise.

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…

We take a look at moving industry news across America. In California, the California Moving and Storage Association held its 95th Annual Convention in which military affairs were discussed and member of van lines spoke about their benefits. In Minnesota, the legislature passed a new bill that implements a tax on storage and warehousing of personal property.