Moving Industry to Unveil Program to End 'Rogue Mover' Problem
ORLANDO, Fla., April 1, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by American Moving and Storage Association: AMSA's ProMover(SM) Certification Will Protect Consumers, Put 'Rogues' Out of Business WHAT: A news event to unveil ProMover(SM), an innovative program created by the American Moving and Storage Association to help protect consumers by ensuring that the movers they hire are legitimate, honest professionals. The ProMover(SM) program seeks to put an end to the small but devastating problem of "rogue movers" -- criminals who pose as legitimate movers to rip off consumers -- with a comprehensive program of pre-screening, annual reviews and a strict revocation process for companies that fail to adhere to the ProMover(SM) pledge of professionalism. The ProMover(SM) designation will represent a new standard for professionalism and excellence and a "must have" credential to be identified as a trusted, professional mover. WHEN: Thursday, April 3, 10:15 A.M. WHERE: Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, Oakmont B Room, 1500 Masters Blvd., ChampionsGate, FL 33896 WHO: American Moving and Storage Association President and CEO Linda Darr AMSA Chairman Scott Ogden, General Counsel and SVP for Bekins Van Lines Other moving industry executives, including CEOs from the nation's leading moving companies CONTACT: John Doyle, (703) 447-1124, jcdoyle4@gmail.com John Bisney, (703) 403-5830, JBisney@moving.org About AMSA -- With approximately 3,700 member companies, AMSA is the largest association representing all segments of the moving and storage industry. AMSA represents the entire range of moving companies, from the smallest local movers to the largest van lines, from agents of van lines to independent carriers. AMSA also represents international movers, moving industry supplier companies, and state and regional moving associations. SOURCE American Moving and Storage Association John Doyle, +1-703-447-1124, jcdoyle4@gmail.com, for American Moving and Storage Association; or John Bisney of American Moving and Storage Association, +1-703-403-5830, JBisney@moving.org
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