Nearly 900 Registered Already for IAM Annual Meeting

The global moving industry’s premier event is shaping up for a return to form this year after two years impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. And yes, there will be special events for the DAB group. With four months until the event begins in November, almost 900 people have registered and the Expo Hall is almost completely sold out.

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DAB Ally Program

IAM has launched a new initiative to attract companies that we’ve traditionally called “supplier” members into the DAB effort.  We call these companies DAB Allies.  A DAB Ally is a company who is an IAM member that offers products, services, and other resources to IAM’s DAB Mover Group.  To date, we’ve welcomed 9 companies into the DAB Ally group.  The DAB Management Board greatly appreciates the interest and support of these companies, and their commitment to U.S. Domestic Asset-Based Movers:

• Enterprise Database Corporation (EDC)
• Champion Risk & Insurace Services
• Relo Solutions Group
• Rhode Sense
• Unirisc
• Daycos
• Moveware
• Supermove
• Move For Hunger

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U.S. FMCSA Delays Enforcement of Updated Household Goods Regulations

Citing peak moving season activity the FMCSA announced a delay in the enforcement of new household goods regulations. The final rule will be enforced beginning October 31, 2022, and makes a number of revisions to FMCSA household goods consumer protection regulations.

Portal Magazine

In every issue of the Portal, we invite our authors to share their experiences, success stories, learning experiences, and vision with others in the moving and forwarding industry. In addition to our regular columns, feature articles for each issue are united by a central theme. 

Walkboard Wisdom

Alternative Capacity
By Emily Kozubowski

There is no lack of understanding within the household goods moving industry that the driver and labor shortage is taking an even harder toll on us. There are some additional contributing factors to our peak months beside household goods that add even more volatility to transportation industry, like produce harvest, frost laws, and national holidays that hit month after month. More details on these challenges can be found in this article from ATS Inc.  

With the shortage of household good drivers, greater trends of household shipments moving in alternative capacity models like Crate & Freight and No Touch Trailers are occurring in 2022.

Based on data provided by of some TSPs on dHHG, it is estimated that three to five percent of peak tonnage moves via loose-loaded freight and 25-30 percent of peak tonnage moves via crates. Until there is a fix to short-notice labor availability, this will not be a viable quality solution.

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What Every Mover Should Know to Prevent and Respond to an Active Shooter Incident

By Casey Myers

According to the FBI, the number of active shooter incidents increased by 96.8% between 2017 (31 incidents) and 2021 (61 incidents). They have also grown in severity, with 3 out of the 5 deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history occurring in the past decade.

Active shooter incidents carry various consequences and have lasting effects on people and the places they happen. Often, there are fatalities, serious injuries and prolonged trauma. As a business leader, it is essential that you understand active shooter incidents and how to protect your employees, customers and property.

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Member Spotlight

Emily Kozubowski

Emily Kozubowski, Training & Implementation Manager at Apple Moving LLC, has been in the relocation industry for nearly 30 years. Emily spent almost a decade of her career as the owner of a company managing an international TSP. In her current role, Emily has constant interactions in all aspects of the daily operations of the organization to ensure that Apple Moving LLC employees and systems are functioning in the most efficient manner while utilizing current technology and providing the highest level of customer service. She also assists with Project Management and Acquisitions. Apple Moving LLC has 10 moving and storage locations across Texas, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, Missouri, and Colorado that service COD, DOD, GSA, National Account, O/I relocations.

Casey Myers

Casey Myers, Vice President, Champion Risk & Insurance Services, is an insurance industry veteran with more than 16 years of experience. She specializes in providing insurance coverage and advice for moving and storage clients. She is well-versed in industry trends, challenges and changes facing the household goods industry and serves as the associate board member for the California Moving & Storage Association (CMSA). When she isn’t working, Casey enjoys cycling, running and spending time with her husband Diego and their dog Chance.