June 2023 - Industry News

Hello Tracy,

Happy June! This past Tuesday was our Call to Action to the NJ Attorney General's office. We are now on to our second phase which starts today at 10 am. I sent an email yesterday with the instructions; if you didn't receive my email, please let me know, and I'll resend it. Our industry can certainly use more voices.

Award season is soon approaching, we have some awards nominated by our members, and this is where YOU come in...nominate your company for Mover or Driver of the Year, and if you have an eligible student fill out the application for our Scholarship Award! Also, we are on the lookout for our next recipient of the Catharine Toole Women's Recognition Award; please look at the details below. Again, we encourage you to send in your nominations!

Please save the date for our 54th annual convention on September 20 & 21, 2023, at the Golden Nugget, Atlantic City. Click HERE for our mover and exhibitor registrations; you can also peek at our early bird exhibitors and sponsors.

Have a great and busy month, and don't hesitate to call or text me if needed.

Tracy Brito Deora, Executive Director, Call/Text: 732.341.3934

P.S. Tomorrow is National Donut Day, so treat yourself!

NJ companies pay over $200,000 for violations of Family Medical Leave Act

Two New Jersey companies agreed to pay out a combined $218,500 to settle lawsuits alleging they violated the state’s Family Leave Act by firing employees who requested time off to bond with their newborns, the state’s attorney general announced last month. Continue reading.

32nd Annual Scholarship Golf

View all the photos on our Facebook page.

FIREBALL!

1st Place Team - 64 (8 Under Par)

Ryan Moore and Brian Berry, United Brokerage Packaging and Julius Strickland and Jared Crabtree, Olympia M/S

How Much to Tip Movers in 2023

Learn what to consider when deciding how much to tip movers for a well-done job.

When you’re planning a move, there’s so much to consider. From how much to budget for the base moving costs to determining the best way to show your appreciation to movers, questions are probably swirling through your mind. Continue reading.

Post-Accident Positive Marijuana Results Reach 25-Year High in Workforce

A leading nationwide drug-testing lab has found that positive test results for marijuana following on-the-job accidents reached a 25-year high in 2022 among the entire U.S. workforce, while the U.S. government’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse also reflects a 31% jump last year in positive THC tests among the segment of employees most critical to trucking: commercial drivers.

Real estate survey: Biggest concern from sector leaders is the rising cost of capital

The biggest issue facing real estate today? That’s easy. The ever-increasing amount of debt required to take on a project is due to rising interest rates. Continue reading.

Help Planned for Small Businesses

State lawmakers are looking to provide New Jersey’s small businesses with new tools to help them become more tech-savvy, taking the effort out of developing websites and social media pages that can drive online sales. Continue reading.

The Effect of Zero-Emission Vehicle Policies on Dedicated Highway Infrastructure Funding in New Jersey

In 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order requiring all new passenger vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emission (ZEV) by 2035. Continue reading.

NJ Attorney General Fields Questions at Business Forum

The New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association, the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association as well as the NJCPA, the association of accountants, who are all affiliated with CIANJ, took the opportunity with NJ Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin to press him on their members' hot topics. Continue reading.

Coalition for Independent Truckers to Defend Contractor Model

A trade group representing independent contractors has begun a program to recruit and train working independent drivers to serve as “ambassadors” to educate lawmakers and others about their importance to the industry and the personal opportunities their jobs provide. Continue reading.

VENDOR SPOTLIGHTS

When you choose Victory Packaging, you have the confidence of knowing that you not only have the best packaging solution for your products but for your business. We carry out full-service packaging solutions that help you stand out, going above and beyond every customer’s expectations and every competitor’s capabilities. Learn More!

Has your company and/or employees contributed to a specific charitable cause this past year? Whether it's helping children, caring for Veterans, feeding the hungry, homeless outreach, community service etc.

Please provide a high-resolution jpeg photo of your team/employees providing outreach to the community and a brief write-up.

September 26 - 28 | ATA Moving and Storage Conference Call on Washington

Registration is OPEN for ATA’s Moving & Storage Conference (MSC) is hosting the 2023 Moving & Storage Conference (MSC) Call on Washington, September 26-28 at ATA's headquarters in Washington, D.C. The event will bring together industry experts in moving and storage to speak on important issues in committee meetings, as well as in meetings with members of Congress.

The Value of Relationships

If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’re an active member of your state’s moving association. Good for you!

The state moving associations provide excellent opportunities to unite with other brick-and-mortar agents to advocate for the industry and promote best practices.