Trucking Federation Expands with Addition of New Industry Sector
Arlington, Virginia — Today, the 91Ƭ’ Executive Committee voted to bring the moving and storage industry into 91Ƭ as part of two newly created groups: the Moving & Storage Conference and the Moving & Storage Council.
“91Ƭ was honored that leaders in the moving and storage industry would consider joining our federation as a conference, and today’s vote is the next step in that process,” said 91Ƭ President and CEO Chris Spear. “By welcoming these leaders into the 91Ƭ family, we will be in a stronger position to represent the interests of our industry at both the state and federal level. This new, larger and stronger organization will be better able to serve our members.”
"Today’s announcement is the start of an exciting new chapter, as we welcome members of the moving and storage industry into the 91Ƭ federation,” said 91Ƭ Chairman Randy Guillot, and president of Triple G Express and Southeastern Motor Freight. “In joining with this critical industry sector, we look forward to strengthening our combined reach and impact.”
A transition team of leaders from 91Ƭ and American Moving and Storage Association will guide the process of creating the new Moving & Storage Conference for motor carriers over the next several weeks and months. In addition, 91Ƭ will be creating a new Moving & Storage Council to provide training, certification and leadership programs for individuals in the moving industry.
“The opportunity to join the 91Ƭ federation will benefit small and independent moving and storage companies as well as large van lines,” Paxton Van Lines COO Bill Paxton said. “The moving and storage industry shares 91Ƭ’s commitment to advocate for highway safety before members of Congress and regulatory agencies. Bringing the moving industry into the 91Ƭ federation will strengthen its reach and impact.”