Newsletters
eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 31, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Nine Military Bases to be renamed in 2023
- FMCSA: HOS Violations Rise After Rule Change
- USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (25 May)
- IAM Annual Meeting – Appointments Come to You!
- USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (18 May)
- TRANSCOM Updates COVID Health Protocol Rules
ePortal Newsletter: May 24, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Are Your Business Partners Who They Say They Are?
- IAM Annual Meeting – Appointments Come to You!
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- FMC fines ONE and Wan Hai Lines $2.65mn
- Gridiron Forwarding Co., Inc.'s Memorial Day Match for the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund
- IAM Participates in CMSA Meeting
- FEDEMAC Announce New Board
- Atlas Van Lines Annual Study Reveals Shifting Relocation Incentives, Newfound Workplace Autonomy
- Stand Out from the Rest as an IAMTrusted Moving Company
- Upcoming Industry Events
- IAM Membership Updates
eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 17, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Biden Administration Officially Announces End to Non-Healthcare Vaccine Mandate Requirements
- IAM Annual Meeting Update: Entry Requirements for Canada
- USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (4 May)
- Capitol Hill panel debates truck speed limiters, broker fraud
- Making a military move? The road may be bumpy; these tips will help
- Gridiron Forwarding's Memorial Day Match for the AFW Scholarship Fund
ePortal Newsletter: May 10, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Your May/June 2023 Issue of the Portal Magazine Is Now Available
- Charge Complaint Refunds Hit $1 Million
- IAM Annual Meeting: Early Bird Rates Set to Fly Away
- Top Six News Stories You Might Have Missed
- Marketing Masterclass: Innovative marketing tactics to skyrocket your moving business in 2023
- Stand Out from the Rest as an IAMTrusted Moving Company
- IAM Attends EURA and the Young Movers Conference
- ALAN Opens Nominations For 2023 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
- Mover Looking to Hire 7000 Employees
- Stop the Spread of Invasive Pests in Sea Containers – Clean Staging/Packing Area
- Upcoming Industry Events
- IAM Membership Updates
U.S. DAB Digest May 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Summer is upon us!
- COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Update for Federal Contractors
- Early Bird Rates Set to Fly Away
- OPEC+ cuts, China demand will steer oil towards $90 by year-end: Reuters poll
- Big Changes Coming to the DP3 International Fuel Surcharge for the 2023 Cycle
- Tips for Diversifying Your Moving Business, Part Two
- Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) Trends
- Webcasts and Upcoming Events
- Member Spotlight
eGov/Mil Newsletter: May 3, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- U.S. Senate Advances Legislation to Protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
- These Soldiers Say Mold in Barracks Isn't Just Disgusting, It's Making Them Sick
- Early Bird Rates Set to Fly Away
- COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Update for Federal Contractors
- U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Moves Towards Rulemaking on Broker Transaction Records
- Soldiers and Other Visitors to Army Bases Could See Heavy Traffic at Gates Amid '100% ID Checks'
- USTRANSCOM First Peak Season Call (27 Apr); and Industry Call Later in the Afternoon
- U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Continues to Implement Regulations for Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA)
ePortal Newsletter: April 26, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Coalition for Greener Mobility
- IAM Annual Meeting: What you Need to Know
- Scholarship Fund Board Meets at IAM Office
- Don't Leave Money on the Table! Apply Now for the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship
- FMC Explains How Shippers Can Contest Charges Levied By Ocean Carries and Terminal Operators in the US
- Companies are paying workers to relocate to discourage remote work — and it can cost them up to $97,000 per employee
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- IAM Trusted Moving Company Officially Launched
- Volunteer Engagement Taskforce to Make Recommendations to Improve Volunteer Experience
- Stop the Spread of Invasive Pests in Sea Containers – Ensure the Container is Clean Prior to Loading
- Don't Miss These Live Events On IAM Learning
- Upcoming Industry Events
- IAM Membership Updates
eGov/Mil Newsletter: April 19, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Lithium Batteries in PCS Shipments: What's In and What's Out
- Don’t Miss Tomorrow’s Annual Meeting Live Event: What You Need to Know Now About the 2023 IAM Annual Meeting & Expo
- IAM Annual Meeting Registration is Open
- USTRANSCOM Non-Peak Call (13 Apr)
- Lithium Batteries Transportation Procedures Course Launch
- Florida is ground zero for moving scams where companies demand extra fees — or steal your stuff
- 'Poop Falling from the Ceiling': Despite Improvements, Fort Gordon Families Detail Continued Housing Issues
- Scholarship Application Period Closes May 1 - Act Now!
ePortal Newsletter: April 13, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- FMCSA Launches Operation Protect Your Move
- IAM Trusted Moving Company Officially Launched
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- IAM Welcomes Matthieu Odijk as Director of Sales
- IAM Annual Meeting Registration and Sponsorships Open
- IAM and Others Take Action Against Impersonator Scams
- IAM Participates at FIDI Conference
- Last Chance! Apply Now for the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship
- Thank you to our Volunteer Leaders
- Don't Miss These Live Events On IAM Learning
U.S. DAB Digest April 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Summer is upon us!
- Movers Discuss the TRANSCOM Personal Property Forum (PPF)
- Why Wait for Weights?
- Tips for Diversifying Your Moving Business, Part One
- Warehouse Lien Rights: Knowing what You’ve Got Before it’s Gone
- Lithium Batteries Transportation Procedures Course Launch
- Webcasts and Upcoming Events
- Save the Date – April 18 DAB Hour: JPPSO/Service Perspectives Prior to DoD’s Peak Season
- Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Applications - Submit Yours Today!
- Member Spotlight
eGov/Mil Newsletter: Mar. 23, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- SDDC TSP Installation Access Survey – A note from NDTA Surface Committee
- Movers Discuss the TRANSCOM Personal Property Forum (PPF)
- Notes & Slides from TRANSCOM’s Personal Property Forum (PPF)
- USTRANSCOM Non-Peak Call (9 Mar)
- Recognize Someone Today with the Hall of Honor
Movers Discuss the TRANSCOM Personal Property Forum (PPF) (S4E1)
READ THIS ISSUEDidn’t make it to TRANSCOM’s PPF last week? Listen in as Dan Bradley from IAM discusses the PPF with Angela Beusse from National Van Lines, JP Pennington from TMM, and Caleb McCartney from Cornerstone Moving & Storage.
ePortal Newsletter: Mar. 15, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- USTRANSCOM Ramps Up Collaboration to Implement Global Household Goods Contract
- Help Shape the Future of IAM
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- Have You Seen the New IAM Supplier Directory?
- Stop the Spread of Invasive Pests in Sea Containers
- Learn What Your Colleagues Know about Credit Management
- Don't Miss These Live Events On IAM Learning
- Lorenz Amiet, Jeff Coleman and Andy Marshall Appointed to Hall of Honor Selection Committee
- Upcoming Industry Events
- IAM Membership Updates
U.S. DAB Digest March 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- From the DAB Management Board Chair
- Save the Date – March DAB Hour - Recruitment & Retention
- Moving Technology Present and Future
- Keeping the Wheels Turning and On Track
- DAB Hour on Mold Prevention and Mitigation
- There’s Still Time – Register Now for the Dispatchers Convention!
- Commercial Auto Risk Trends for 2023
- Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Applications - Submit Yours Today!
- Member Spotlight
ePortal Newsletter: Mar. 1, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Five-part series on what IAM members can do to stop the spread of invasive pests and plants
- Verena Goetz Joins IAM Staff
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- Spanish tax on non-reusable plastic packaging
- Don't Miss These Live Events On IAM Learning
- Growing number of Chicago Police officers are taking up Florida on invitation to move
- Two Important Awards Now Open for Nominations
- Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Applications - Submit Yours Today!
- Upcoming Industry Events
- IAM Membership Updates
eGov/Mil Newsletter: Feb. 22, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- IAM Attends HomeSafe Alliance Atlanta Roadshow (21 Feb)
- U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Releases Draft Scoring Metrics in Update to its Safety Measurement System (SMS)
- USTRANSCOM Industry Call (16 Feb)
- DAB Hour on Mold Prevention and Mitigation
U.S. DAB Digest Feb. 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- From the DAB Management Board Chair
- The 47th Annual Dispatchers Convention is Less than Two Months Away!
- Walkboard Wisdom
- Warehouse Safety Best Practices for OSHA Compliance
- New DAB Member
- IAMTrusted Moving Company
- Member Spotlight
eGov/Mil Newsletter: Jan. 11, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- IAM Hosts HomeSafe Alliance Leaders for Informational Webcast
- Get Ready for Fort Liberty: The Pentagon Begins Changing Confederate Base Names
- IAMTrusted Moving Company
- USTRANSCOM/Industry Call (5 Jan)
U.S. DAB Digest Jan. 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Plan Now for a Profitable 2023
- Passing of John Becker
- DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2023
- Walkboard Wisdom
- DABs Making a Difference
- Reducing the Risk of CPC Unit Thefts
- New DAB Members
- Member Spotlight
ePortal Newsletter: Jan. 4, 2023
READ THIS ISSUE- Are You Trusted?
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- Industry Leading IAM Members Release 2022 Relocation Trends Data
- Recognize Someone Important with the Hall of Honor
- Upcoming Industry Events
- IAM Membership Updates
- Member News
ePortal Newsletter: Dec. 21, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Looking Forward to 2023
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- Relive Your IAM Annual Meeting Experience
- IAMTrusted Moving Company
- Florida AG shuts down ‘massive moving scam’ by Gold Standard
- The IAM Leadership Training Program
- Croatia to join Schengen and Eurozone next month
- U.S. Federal Reserve Sees Further Interest Rate Hikes In 2023, Here’s What Could Change That
- IAM Holiday Schedule
- Upcoming Industry Events
- IAM Membership Updates
eGov/Mil Newsletter: Dec. 14, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2023
- U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Issues Charge Complaint Procedures for Noncompliant Detention and Demurrage Assessments
- IAMTrusted Moving Company
- Two TRANSCOM/Industry Calls: 8 Dec
U.S. DAB Digest December 13, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Wrapping up 2022
- DHS delays REAL ID compliance to 2025
- Walkboard Wisdom
- Cold Weather Service Recommendations
- DABs – Leaders in our Community
- What Every Mover Should Know about Preparing for Policy Renewal
- New DAB Members
- IAMTrusted Moving Company
- Member Spotlight
ePortal Newsletter: Dec. 7, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Renewal Season is Upon Us
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- IAMTrusted Moving Company
- DHS delays REAL ID compliance to 2025
- New Code of Ethics
- Alex Kiefer Joins the IAM-YP Management Board
- IAM Holiday Schedule
- IAM Membership Updates
ePortal Newsletter: Nov. 23, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Thankful for the IAM Community
- First IAM Members To Achieve IAMTrusted Moving Company Status
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- Email Scams Targeting IAM Members
- Francesco Argiro Receives 2022 IAM-YP Rising Star Award
- Were You at the After Party? Tag Yourself!
- IAM Updates By-Laws
- IAM Phone System Down; Should Be Online After the Weekend
- IAM Membership Updates
eGov/Mil Newsletter: Nov. 16, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Two TRANSCOM Calls (10 Nov)
- U.S Court of Federal Claims Upholds HomeSafe Alliance Contract to Modernize Moving Process for U.S. Armed Forces and Their Families
- Fort Bragg has Moved more than 1,000 Soldiers from Moldy Barracks
- USTRANSCOM/Industry Call (27 Oct)
U.S. DAB Digest November 15, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Walkboard Wisdom
- What Every Mover Should Know About Insuring a Diversified Moving Company
- Rock, Paper, Scissors… SHOOT!
- New DAB Members
- Ask a DAB
- Walkboard Wisdom
ePortal Newsletter: Nov. 11, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Highlight from IAM Headquarters
- U.S Court of Federal Claims Upholds HomeSafe Alliance Contract to Modernize Moving Process for U.S. Armed Forces and Their Families
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- IAM Annual Meeting a Huge Success
- By the Numbers
- Awards at the Annual Meeting
- Your New IAM Executive Committee Members
- IAM Membership Updates
ePortal Newsletter: Oct. 26, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Highlight from IAM Headquarters
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- The Latest on the IAM Annual Meeting
- By the Numbers
- IAM Annual Meeting Mobile App - Get it Now!
- FMC initiates chassis overhaul study, part of Ocean Shipping Reform Act
- The IAM-YP Social Mixer
- Meet the 2022 Excellence in Leadership Award nominees
- IAM Membership Updates
ePortal Newsletter: Oct. 13, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- What's On IAM's Radar
- By the Numbers
- A.P. Moller - Maersk continues green transformation with six additional large container vessels
- The IAM-YP Social Mixer
- Five Big Tips for Success with Your International Team
- Meet the 2022 Excellence in Leadership Award nominees
- Take the Liability, Transit Insurance & Claims Management Course at no Charge to You!
- IAM Membership Updates
- Member News
U.S. DAB Digest October 10, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Walkboard Wisdom
- What Every Mover Should Know About Common Claims and How to Avoid Them
- All You need to know about USTC’s TRB Process
- Save the Date for IAM’s Official Opening Reception Afterparty, Nov. 2
- New DAB Members
- Ask a DAB
- Member Spotlight
- Walkboard Wisdom
ePortal Newsletter: Sept. 28, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Highlight from IAM Headquarters
- Top Five News Stories You Might Have Missed
- What's on our Radar
- Joint Sustainability Initiative Survey
- Two Industry Leaders Appointed to Serve IAM and the AFWSF
- Kay Kutt Appointed to IAM Leadership Alliance Council
- Terry Head Appointed to the Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund (AFWSF) Board of Directors
- Daniel Bradley Speaks at Southwest Movers Association Meeting
- Coming Up at IAM Learning
- Feature Your Company and Your Capabilities to Your Industry Colleagues
- PAIMA Golf Tournament
- American Logistics Aid Network Activates For Hurricane Ian
- IAM Resources
eGov/Mil Newsletter: Sept. 21, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Mold Is Consuming Fort Stewart’s Barracks as a Pattern Emerges Across the Army
- IAM Joins Forces With Five Prominent Global Mobility Associations to lead the industry toward a sustainable future
- Save the Date for IAM’s Official Opening Reception Afterparty, Nov. 2
- IAM Annual Meeting Military and Federal Agency Participation
- Daniel Bradley Speaks at Southwest Movers Association Meeting
- Coming up at IAM Learning
- IAM September Mil-Gov Webcast
- USTRANSCOM Personal Property Forum (PPF)
- Lithium Battery Update
ePortal Newsletter: Sept. 14, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- IAM Joins Forces With Five Prominent Global Mobility Associations to lead the industry toward a sustainable future
- Unite confirms new eight-day strike at Felixstowe will overlap Liverpool action
- Jackie Stouffer Steps Away From The Alan F. Wohlstetter Scholarship Fund (AFWSF) Board of Directors
- FMC seeking public comment on proposed ‘unreasonable refusal to deal’ rule
- 'Catastrophic' US rail strike could begin on Friday, as carriers prepare for shutdown
- Save the Date for IAM’s Official Opening Reception Afterparty, Nov. 2
- Typhoon Muifa to shut China ports for second time in 10 days
- Spoofed Emails can Cause You Trouble
- Chuck White Attends CERC Meeting
- FIDI announces Bangkok as 2023 Conference location
- Coming Up at IAM Learning
- Get Current Industry News on IAM's LinkedIn page
- 14 Companies Join IAM This Month
- Alleged Debtor List
U.S. DAB Digest Sept. 14, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Save the Date for IAM’s Official Opening Reception Afterparty, Nov. 2
- New DAB Members
- Walkboard Wisdom
- A Little DAB’ll do Ya!
- Claims Wisdom
eGov/Mil Newsletter: Sept. 7, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Will You be at the Annual Meeting? Book Your Hotel Room now - They are Going Fast!
- Rick Curry Sr Celebration of Life: Sept. 24
- Lithium Battery Webcast Summary
- Coming up at IAM Learning
- USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (25 Aug)
U.S. DAB Digest August 9, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Stand Out at the IAM Annual Meeting with this Important Opportunity
- New DAB Members
- Walkboard Wisdom
- Preparing for the Winter Ahead
- The Future with AB5
ePortal Newsletter: July 20, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Annual Meeting Program Updated; Few Sponsorships Remain
- U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Issues Formal OSRA Guidance
- IAM Supports Calls For “More Balanced Maritime Market System”
- U.S. Rail Strike Averted For Now As Biden Steps In Before Sunday's Deadline
- Your Association Needs Your Feedback
- Dollar slips as ECB rate hike hopes lift Euro
- Nominate a Colleague for IAM's Newest Industry Awards
- 15 Companies Set To Join IAM on August 1
- Alleged Debtor List
eGov/Mil Newsletter: July 13, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Nearly 1000 Registered for IAM's Annual Meeting
- U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Consider Industry Challenge to California's Worker Classification Law
- Survey on Shipping Lithium Batteries in Personal Property Shipments
- USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (7 July)
- New USTRANSCOM_Industry Call (7 July) Every Other Week
U.S. DAB Digest July 11, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Nearly 900 Registered Already for IAM Annual Meeting
- DAB Ally Program
- U.S. FMCSA Delays Enforcement of Updated Household Goods Regulations
- Walkboard Wisdom
- Alternative Capacity
- What Every Mover Should Know to Prevent and Respond to an Active Shooter Incident
ePortal Newsletter: July 6, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- 2022 Hall of Honor Inductees Announced
- U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Consider Industry Challenge to California's Worker Classification Law
- CBC Marketplace investigated these movers. Now police have arrested them
- Nearly 900 Registered Already for IAM Annual Meeting
- How Europe Became the Epicenter for This Summer’s Travel Chaos
- U.S. FMCSA Delays Enforcement of Updated Household Goods Regulations
- Choose Your New Member Category for 2023
- US Government & Military Affairs Update - July 13
- Slide in container spot rates continues
- Get Current Industry News on IAM's LinkedIn page
- 13 Companies Join IAM This Month
- Alleged Debtor List
eGov/Mil Newsletter: June 29, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Register and Reserve Your Exhibit Space for the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo
- U.S. FMCSA Delays Enforcement of Updated Household Goods Regulations
- USTRANSCOM Conditions Based Movement Call (28 June)
- USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (23 June)
- USTRANSCOM Conditions Based Movement Call (21 June)
- USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (16 June)
ePortal Newsletter: June 22, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Have You Invested in the IAM Annual Meeting Yet? Don't Wait too Long!
- In Memoriam: Rick Curry
- Your Association Needs Your Feedback
- Pre-travel testing requirement lifted for travel to U.S.
- Biden Signs Ocean Shipping Reform Act
- Nominate a Colleague for IAM's Newest Industry Awards
- 15 Companies Set To Join IAM on July 1
- Alleged Debtor List
eGov/Mil Newsletter: June 15, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- Installation Access Bulletin to Industry v 2022
- New Inconvenience Claim Form and Process
- Register and Reserve Your Exhibit Space for the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo
- U.S. House of Representatives Sends Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) to President Biden
- FMCSA Rule Changes for Interstate HHG Motor Carriers
- USTRANSCOM Conditions Based Movement Call (7 June)
- U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Concludes Pandemic-Centered Fact Finding (FF) Initiative
- USTRANSCOM Peak Season Call (2 June)
U.S. DAB Digest June 14, 2022
READ THIS ISSUE- DAB Sessions at the IAM Annual Meeting & Expo
- Welcome New DAB Members
- FMCSA Rule Changes for Interstate HHG Motor Carriers
- Ashley Moody Secures $20 Million Judgment, Lifetime Industry Ban Against Moving Businesses
- Walkboard Wisdom
- New Inconvenience Claim Form and Process
- What Every Mover Should Know to Prepare for an Active Shooter Event