In June, the House of Representatives passed the T-HUD 2016 budget bill with several provisions that herald good news for the trucking industry. Vehicle size allowances and insurance restrictions among other provisions appear set to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs, but the bill is still in danger of a veto. Preventing insurance price hikes. [...]
Cargo theft isn’t a new problem. This type of crime has probably been around since boats and roads were first invented. But the pirates and highwaymen of the past were small-scale compared to today's international crime syndicates. Thanks to globalization, cargo theft and the black market commerce that follows after have become an international problem. [...]
No matter how thoroughly you plan, moving can be a risky time for the property you take with you. Of course, you need moving insurance, but how much and what kind? Read on to learn the basics! Step 1: Itemize what you plan to insure and take photos. As a rule of thumb, make sure [...]
When you think of storage facilities, you probably imagine rows of pull up doors. And while that picture may be accurate, it’s far from complete. You see, the storage industry and its offerings are quickly evolving. Case in point: 1. High-end clothes. You’ve heard of wardrobes. How about garde-robes? “Garde” is a French root meaning [...]
As a moving company owner or executive, you know that safety is a top priority. That’s why it’s important that your entire team understands the negative impact of driver fatigue. For example, did you know that driver fatigue costs an estimated $12.5 billion in monetary damage on a yearly basis and that being awake for [...]
While short distance moves remain consistent, long distance relocations have declined significantly during the past decade. According to Jed Kolko, Chief Economist of Trulia, Americans are no longer moving every five years but in fact are keeping their homes for an average of eight and a half years. Kolko quoted the most recent US Census [...]
When it comes to moving, millennials just may be the next big thing. Not only do millennials represent 25% of the U.S., they also wield more than $200 billion in buying power (source). And to think... many of them haven’t even graduated yet. So how can you reach the millennials in your neighborhood? How does [...]
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatal truck crashes have been on the rise, with 3,912 deaths recorded in 2012. And according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a leading cause of those accidents is driver fatigue. Those statistics have prompted federal action that could impact your moving company [...]
The methamphetamine epidemic is alive and well in the U.S., and it could be coming to a storage unit near you. Consider just two recent cases: • A woman in Warren, Michigan, was recently arraigned on narcotics charges stemming from a methamphetamine lab uncovered last weekend at a Warren storage unit. • A young research [...]
When you're moving yourself and driving all the contents of your former home to your new one, the last thing you need is to get into a car accident. Safety on the road is of paramount importance, and following the tips below, compiled by Relocation Insurance Group, can mean the difference between safety and danger, between a smooth journey and a disastrous one.
