The American Trucking Associations recently named Dan Hilton as its new Executive Director of Moving and Storage, and Hilton is already calling out the need for action on the Global Household Goods Contract. Check out his quote below:
“Movers play an indispensable role in facilitating millions of relocations every year so that Americans can embark on their next chapter in life, be closer to loved ones, and pursue new career opportunities. The dedicated men and women of the moving industry display truly extraordinary feats of hard work and logistical prowess on a daily basis, and it is an honor to spearhead the fight to represent their interests,” Hilton said. “From addressing shortcomings with the Global Household Goods Contract, to cracking down on rogue movers, to protecting independent contractors, there is no shortage of issues our industry must tackle. As MSC prepares to hold another successful Call on Washington next month, I look forward to hitting the ground running and sharing movers’ powerful stories.” Read More
We appreciate the ATA’s focus on this issue, especially with Congress set to return to the Capitol soon.
If you’re a member of ATA’s Moving & Storage Conference, make sure to communicate your thoughts on the importance of prioritizing advocacy for an audit of the GHC by the Government Accountability Office, and greater transparency by HomeSafe and TRANSCOM.
