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Government, Business, Logistics

Pentagon Cancels Troubled $17.9B Military Moving Contract

The Pentagon has terminated the $17.9 billion Global Household Goods contract, a controversial program that has been beset by complaints and widespread criticism.

June 20, 2025
Government, Business

FMCSA Seeks Input to Revamp Consumer Complaint Database

FMCSA is seeking public input about its planned revision to the National Consumer Complaint Database that handles complaints against unsafe and unscrupulous companies.

June 10, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Senate Panel Advances Moving Industry Freight Fraud Bill

Bipartisan legislation seeking to enhance consumer protections in the moving industry was recently approved by a Senate committee.

June 4, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Hegseth Orders Military to Address Moving Deficiencies

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on the U.S. Transportation Command to address deficiencies to ensure that thousands of military members have successful moves this summer.

May 27, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Performance of Military Moving Contract Called Into Question

Concerns are mounting that the $17.9 billion military Global Household Goods contract is falling short, notably by transferring large numbers of moves back to the legacy moving program.

May 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

AI Helps Moving Companies Boost Efficiency, Cut Costs

There are many uses for AI programs for moving companies and for-hire carriers in general executives said.But preparation is key to their effective use.

March 20, 2025
Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Moving Industry Leaders Debate Business Growth Tactics

It was an exercise in good fun when four executives at independent moving companies sat at the front of a large audience for a lively debate about some of the moving industrys hot topics.

March 11, 2025
Government, Business, Safety

Stakeholders Urge Congress to Take Action on Cargo Theft

A stakeholder representing ATA on Feb. 27 shared with a Senate panel ongoing industry concerns associated with an increase in cargo theft afflicting the nations supply chain.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Transportation Lawmakers Take Aim at Moving Industry Scams

We cannot allow bad actors in the shipping and moving industry to violate consumer trust and harm our nations supply chain," said Sen. Deb Fischer, the bill's co-lead sponsor in the Senate.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

DOD Marches on With $17.9 Billion Moving Contract

Despite continuing concerns voiced by some large movers, military officials are advancing efforts toward interstate implementation of the $17.9 billion Global Household Goods contract.

October 10, 2024