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• Federal Partners
• State and Local Partners
• Moving Industry Partners

Federal Partners

DOT Office of Inspector General

The Office of Inspector General is committed to fulfilling its statutory mission and assisting Members of Congress, the Secretary, and senior department officials in achieving a safe, efficient, and effective transportation system that meets vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today, and into the future. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (850) 942 8332 (p) (850) 942 9680 (f) 545 John Knox Road, Suite 102, Tallahassee, FL 32303 Barber Barnet National Safety Investigations Programs Manager

Federal Maritime Commission

Most international moves include transportation by ocean carrier between a U.S. port and a foreign port, and therefore fall under the regulatory authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). The FMC provides assistance to movers through its Office of Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services. Inquiries and complaints may be initiated by telephone at (202) 523-5807, or by e-mail to complaints@fmc.gov. Since 2002, the FMC has experienced a 400% increase in the annual number of complaints. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (202) 523-5807 800 North Capitol Street NW Washington, DC 20573-0001 Ronald Murphy Director, Office of Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

The goal of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is to prevent moving fraud by arming consumers with the knowledge and resources to plan a successful move. In 2004, the FMCSA received more than 16,000 complaints about movers. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (800) 832-5660 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 Brian Ronk Acting Chief, Outreach Division

United States Postal Service

The United States Postal Service is an independent establishment of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government. Today, the Postal Service delivers to more than 141 million homes and businesses. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (202) 268-8440 Consumer Advocates Office Room 5825 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20260 Robert Faruq Manager, Field Support and Integration Consumer Advocates Office

State and Local Partners

Council of Better Business Bureaus

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) system in the United States extends across the nation, coast to coast. Since the founding of the first BBB in 1912, the BBB's system has expanded to include core services such as dispute resolution, truth-in-advertising, consumer and business education, etc. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (703) 247-9361 4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Charles Underhill Vice President of Dispute Resolution

District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) enforces the District's consumer protection and antitrust laws. It brings court actions to stop deceptive, anticompetitive, or unconscionable business practices and to obtain compensation for consumers. Although this office does not represent individual consumers, it uses complaint information it receives to determine whether there is a pattern or practice by a business that warrants investigation or possible legal action by OAG. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (202) 721 0773 441 4th Street NW, Suite 450-N Washington, DC 20001 Kristen DeWire Assistant Attorney General

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has the latest information on scams and fraudulent schemes that bilk people out of millions of dollars annually. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (850) 922-2966 Division of Consumer Services 2005 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32301 Luanna Stiles Director, Division of Consumer Services

Howard County (Maryland) Office of Consumer Affairs

The National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators (NACAA) is a Washington-based non-profit association for government consumer protection agency administrators. Established in 1976, NACAA represents over 160 consumer agencies. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (410) 313-6420 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046 Rebecca Bowmen Administrator

National Association of Attorneys General

Founded in 1907 to help attorneys fulfill the responsibilities of their office, the Association's members are the Attorneys General of the 50 States and the chief legal officers of the District of Columbia, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico (Secretary of Justice) and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of American Samoa, Guam and the Virgin Islands. The U.S. Attorney General is an honorary member. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (202) 326-6019 750 First Street NE, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20002 Dennis Cuevas Consumer Protection Project Manager and Counsel

Palm Beach County (Florida) Consumer Affairs Division

State authority was delegated to the Palm Beach County Consumer Affairs Division to handle consumer complaints against companies performing local and intrastate moves. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (561) 712-6600 50 S. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Dennis Moore Director

Moving Industry Partners

American Moving and Storage Association

The American Moving and Storage Association has more than 3,200 professional moving company members that move household goods across State lines. Established in 1938, its mission is to represent and enhance the domestic and international moving and storage industry. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (703) 683-7410 1611 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Linda Bauer Darr President and CEO

California Moving & Storage Association

The California Moving & Storage Association is a non-profit trade association representing over 500 licensed and insured movers operating in California. Established in 1916, the Association includes more than 195 associate member companies and is comprised of 12 chapters throughout California. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (562) 865 2900 (800) 672-1415 10900 East 183rd Street Suite 300; Corritos, CA 90703 Stephen Weitekaamp President

Florida Movers and Warehousemen's Association

Founded in 1979, the Florida Movers and Warehousemen's Association (FMWA) has an established 10-point code of ethics to set a higher standard for professional movers in our State. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (850) 222-6000 P.O. Box 14629 Tallahassee, FL 32317-4629 Corey G. Mathews Executive Director

Illinois Movers' and Warehousemen's Association

Chartered in 1953, Illinois Movers' and Warehousemen's Association (IMWA) is the statewide, not-for-profit trade association for moving and storage companies licensed to do business in the state of Illinois. Eighty percent of all licensed movers in Illinois are members of this association. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (217) 585-2470 40 Adloff Street, Suite 2 Springfield, IL 62703-6301 Patricia McLaughlin Executive Director

Maryland Motor Truck Association (MMTA) Maryland Movers Conference

The Maryland Movers Conference is comprised of more than 50 professional companies that move household or office goods within Maryland and across the country. Many of these companies also provide storage in a secure warehouse. The Conference meets regularly to address industry concerns and create benefits for its members. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (410) 644-4600 3000 Washington Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21230 Louis Campion

New York Movers Tariff Bureau

Mark Motler is the General Manage of the New York Movers Tariff Bureau and the Executive Director of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen's Association. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (518) 477 5389 New York State Tariff Bureau Inc. PO Box 277 East Greenbush, NY 12061 Mark Motler General Manager

New York State Movers & Warehousemen's Association

Founded in 1921, New York State Movers & Warehousemen's Association (NYSMWA) has as its goal the advancement and bettering of the moving and storage industry in New York State for all members and their customers. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (518) 860-8162 New York State Movers & Warehousemen's Association PO Box 277 East Greenbush, NY 12061 Mark A. Motler Executive Director

North Carolina Movers Association

The mission of the North Carolina Movers Association is to provide guidance to our members concerning rates, tariffs, and rules and regulations as prescribed by the NC Utilities Commission. Most importantly we provide support for our members and sponsors so they can supply quality service to the moving and consuming public. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (800) 325-2114 ncmovers@aol.com P.O. Box 61210 Raleigh, NC 27661 Pam Stanley

Washington Movers Conference

The Washington Movers Conference is a non-profit trade association representing more than 85 licensed and insured movers operating in Washington State. Established in 1913, the Conference provides guidance to its members concerning rates, tariffs, and rules and regulations as prescribed by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. Telephone Address Partnership Representative (800) 732-9019 (253) 838-1650 Fax: (253) 838-1715 930 South 336th Street, Suite B Federal Way, WA 98003 James R. Tutton, Jr. Executive Director