Membership in the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) provides a broad range of benefits for you, your company and your employees. As the exclusive trade association representing the professional moving and storage industry, AMSA offers a variety of tools and resources to help you grow your company, connect with colleagues, and stay informed on important regulatory and compliance issues that impact your company’s bottom line. In addition, AMSA members enjoy discounted pricing on training, publications, essential products and services, advertising and more.
Here’s a quick snapshot of the benefits of belonging to the American Moving & Storage Association and we’re always adding to the list. We invite you to promover.org for the latest updates and information.
Member Benefits Available to AMSA Members:
- Government Affairs and Industry Promotion
- Print and Online Publications and Programs
- Business Tools and Resources for Mover Members
- Professional Training and Certification
- Moving & Storage Institute
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND INDUSTRY PROMOTION
Washington Advocacy. AMSA provides representation for the industry on Capitol Hill and before federal regulatory agencies, tracking proposals and filing comments on industry issues, and is a major advocate for household goods consumer protection requirements and adequate highway funding.
AMPAC. Our members form a united and powerful voice through AMPAC, our political action committee.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance Assistance. AMSA provides a variety of assistance on state and federal regulatory issues, including advice regarding federal rules and regulations, and our recurring publication Staying Legal.
Representation with Federal Employee and Military Relocation Programs. AMSA monitors and represents the interests of the industry in connection with the Defense Department’s DP3 and GSA’s CHAMP household goods programs. AMSA remains at the forefront representing the interests in the implementation and proposed changes in these procurement programs.
State Relations. AMSA works closely with 27 state and regional moving associations to provide resources and tools to help them better serve their constituents. This includes creating opportunities for collaboration and information-sharing, support for state legislative initiatives and delivery of state and regional training.
Industry Awards and Recognition. AMSA sponsors a number of annual industry awards to recognize the best in our business and to honor outstanding accomplishments in a variety of areas including service excellence and safety.
PRINT AND ONLINE PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS
Annual Moving Industry Professional Sourcebook. This membership directory which lists our 3,700 members is the largest and most complete directory in the moving and storage industry. Members throughout the country and internationally can identify and contact each other to explore mutual business opportunities.
AMSA Today. E-mailed biweekly, this exclusive newsletter provides updates to members on timely events, legislative and regulatory information, trends and statistics, rate and tariff issues, and other issues affecting the industry. Members receive special advertising rates.
Direction. Our bi-monthly magazine with industry news, profiles, trends and in-depth feature articles to provide members with vital information to help operate their companies more profitably. Members receive special advertising rates; Any AMSA member who advertises in Direction for a full year (six issues) will receive a 10% discount off the published rate (see ratecard and editorial calendar here).
Member Advisory Bulletins. Quarterly mailings to the membership with association and industry news and updates.
Industry Segment-Specific Newsletters, including Military Moving for those involved in military moving and the DP3 program; Supply Line for supplier members; and other e-newsletters focus on individual industry segments in depth.
AMSA Products Catalog. Offers movers an array of reference and training materials, manuals, videos, and informative consumer brochures.
AMSA TV. Our three channels provide tips and information to consumers, our members, and the media. AMSA TV also provides coverage of our Annual Education Conference & Expo. AMSA TV would like to feature your company.
Association Website (www.promover.org). Continuously updated with the latest industry information including news, rate filings, education and training, products and services, legal and regulatory issues and membership information. Watch AMSA TV, our video news service, here.
Consumer Website (www.moving.org). Our consumer website offers a variety of useful and educational information on moving, products, brochures, links, and information on AMSA’s Arbitration Program and the ProMover program.
Online Buyers Guide. The AMSA Buyers Guide provides members with a powerful new supplier search tool with features tailored to their needs. The guide lets online buyers easily locate products and services unique to the moving and storage industry from their desktop without the clutter of an Internet search engine.
Member Discount Partner Program. Discounts on products and services to help members operate their businesses, including health insurance designed for smaller members, promotional products, and office products and printing. New partners are being added regularly so visit www.promover.org often for new information.
BUSINESS TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR MOVER MEMBERS
Technical Assistance from AMSA’s Professional Staff. AMSA’s knowledgeable staff is available to answer questions on all aspects of the industry. If you are a mover member, we can advise you on such legal and regulatory matters as:
• FMCSA equipment leasing rules
• FMCSA safety rules compliance for equipment, hours of service, driver qualification, drug and alcohol testing
• Liability for loss and damage claims, shipment valuation questions, service complaints and arbitration requirements
• SDDC and GSA procurement requirements and procedures
AMSA Arbitration Program and Agent of Process Service. These two services keep interstate movers in compliance with FMCSA regulations.
Government Rate Filing Services. Time-saving military and GSA electronic rate filing services are available at a nominal cost to members.
AMSA’s Mover Referral Service. Participate in AMSA’s Lead Referral Service, powered by Move Inc., a strategic partner to AMSA. Move Inc. offers quality leads to AMSA members.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
ProMoverSM Program. AMSA’s new certification program to help ensure consumers can easily identify and contact reputable, professional movers. This certification is available to all interstate movers who belong to AMSA.
Certified Moving Consultant®. Certification, educational and ethical standards training for household goods moving sales professionals.
Certified Office and Industrial Consultant®. Certification, educational and ethical standards training for office and industrial moving sales professionals.
Certified Claims and Arbitration Analyst®. A one-day program covering all aspects of claims adjusting.
Registered International Mover®. Certification and training for international moving companies and individuals. Provides customers with a standard for identifying quality international service providers.
Certified Packer/Loader. Training and certification for packers, loaders and helpers.
Leaders Program. Management and leadership skills development specific to the moving industry for senior management and those on the management track.
Annual Education Conference & Expo. Don’t miss this newly-transformed industry event, now combined with the General Service Administration’s Household Goods Forum that we’ve reengineered to deliver action-packed agenda filled with new ideas, resources and professional development tools to expand your business.
National Safety Conference. AMSA’s Safety Management Committee sponsors the annual National Safety Conference to provide safety and operations personnel with the latest information on safety and risk management. These informative meetings deal with specific safety and risk management issues that movers face every day.
THE MOVING & STORAGE INSTITUTE (MSI)
As the charitable component of the American Moving & Storage Association, the MSI was founded to foster educational opportunities for individuals in the moving and storage industry, to prepare and conduct educational activities, and to develop through research, discussion, and exchange of information a better understanding of the transportation of household goods and warehousing.
Since 2002, the MSI has awarded thousands of dollars in annual scholarships that benefit the children, families and employees of AMSA members throughout the U.S., to support learning opportunities for the next generation of industry leaders. In addition, the MSI funds industry research, economic impact studies, and consumer awareness and education campaigns that support industry image and advocacy efforts.
The American Moving & Storage Association is the trade association exclusively representing the nation’s moving and storage companies, which provide household goods moving services, specialized transportation for sensitive freight such as computers and trade show exhibits, and warehouse storage services. The association has 3,200 members, including more than 300 international members, and sponsors programs and activities that promote consumer protection, professional development, safety, and operational efficiency.
AMSA is also home to ProMover, a consumer protection and certification program that promotes ethical principles in the moving and storage industry and works with federal and state governments to mitigate unethical moving practices.
