June 22, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, VA — In discussions with US TRANSCOM (USTC) J5/4H, AMSA has learned that there are over 200 domestic transportation service providers (TSPs) and 35 international TSPs that have not submitted their financial information as required in 55-4. US TRANSCOM’s requirement is that TSPs provide financial data within DPS and email balance statements/cash […]
Category: News Releases
AMSA Welcomes Katie McMichael as Director of Government Affairs
June 18, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, VA — The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) announces that Katie McMichael has joined the association as director of government affairs. McMichael will be responsible for advocating on behalf of AMSA members before Congress and federal agencies and will report to Vice President of Government Affairs Paul Milotte. Prior to joining […]
FMCSA Announces Consumer-Friendly Guidance that Allows Moving Vans to Find Safe Parking Overnight
Moving Industry Applauds Hours-of-Service Rules Exception to Help Get Moving Vans Off Local Streets and to a Safer Location May 31, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, VA — Today, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced new guidance, effective immediately, that will allow household goods drivers to leave a customer’s residence to find a safe place for […]
AMSA Promotes John Becker to Vice President of Military Policy
May 2, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, VA — The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) announces that John Becker has been promoted to vice president of military policy. Becker serves as a liaison between the moving and storage industry and its largest customer, the U.S. military. Currently he is heavily involved in working with the U.S. Department of […]
National Moving Month Kickstarts the Busy Summer Moving Season
Consumers Can Get Pro Tips & Free Referrals for Movers at Moving.org May 1, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, VA — Professional movers successfully move more than 35 million Americans each year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. More than 11 percent of Americans move to new homes annually, with 4.7 million moves across state lines and […]
U.S. House Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect Americans’ Personal Info When Moving Abroad
American Moving & Storage Association Calls on Senate to Swiftly Pass Measure April 18, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 4403, the Moving Americans’ Privacy Protection Act, in a bipartisan effort to protect Americans’ privacy when moving overseas. The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) applauds the […]
E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Earns Top Van Line Agency Honors from AMSA
E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Earns Top Van Line Agency Honors from the American Moving & Storage Association March 6, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, VA — E.E. Ward Moving & Storage, the oldest continuously running black-owned business in the United States and agent for North American Van Lines, has won the highly-coveted 2017 Moving & Storage […]
James O’Connell with A Perfect Move Honored by AMSA
James O’Connell with A Perfect Move Honored by American Moving & Storage Association First-Ever Young Professional Model of Excellence Award Celebrates Success of the Next Generation of Leaders in the Industry February 22, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, VA — The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) proudly announces the winner of the inaugural Young Professional Model […]
Moving & Storage Industry Honors Top Safe Drivers
Moving & Storage Industry Honors Top Safe Drivers February 20, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, VA — The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) proudly announces the winners of the 2017 Super Van Operator Awards honoring the nation’s top moving and storage company truck and van drivers. These annual awards recognize drivers and owner-operators who are the […]
Safest Truck & Van Fleets in the Moving & Storage Industry Honored
Safest Truck & Van Fleets in the Moving & Storage Industry Honored February 16, 2018 ALEXANDRIA, VA — The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) congratulates the 2017 Fleet Safety Award winners for their exceptional record of success as the nation’s safest moving and storage company truck and van fleets. These annual awards recognize […]