Household Goods Moving Industry

Household Goods Moving Industry
Author: Susan A. Fleming
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2010-06
Genre:
ISBN: 1437926290

Each year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin. (FMCSA) receives about 3,000 consumer complaints regarding interstate moving companies: some involve egregious offenses, such as holding goods hostage. Over the years, Congress has raised concerns about the adequacy of FMCSA's oversight of the industry. This report reviewed the: (1) extent to which states have used authority in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act to take federal enforcement action against interstate movers and challenges in using that authority; (2) extent and timeliness of FMCSA's progress in its consumer protection efforts; and (3) advantages and disadvantages of options for enhancing consumer protection in the industry. Illus.

Taking Consumers for a Ride

Taking Consumers for a Ride
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2013
Genre: Consumer protection
ISBN:

Household Goods Moving Industry

Household Goods Moving Industry
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2017-09-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781976194856

Each year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) within the Department of Transportation (DOT) receives about 3,000 consumer complaints regarding interstate moving companies: some involve egregious offenses, such as holding goods hostage. Over the years, Congress and GAO have raised concerns about the adequacy of FMCSA's oversight of the industry. As requested, GAO reviewed the (1) extent to which states have used authority in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) to take federal enforcement action against interstate movers and challenges in using that authority; (2) extent and timeliness of FMCSA's progress in its consumer protection efforts; and (3) advantages and disadvantages of options for enhancing consumer protection in the industry. GAO analyzed applicable laws and regulations; interviewed government, moving industry, and consumer protection officials; surveyed state regulatory agencies and state attorneys general; and analyzed consumer protection models.

Taking Consumers for a Ride

Taking Consumers for a Ride
Author: United States. Congress
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2017-12-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781981625437

Taking consumers for a ride : business practices in the household goods moving industry : hearing before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, second session, September 20, 2012.

Household Goods Moving Industry

Household Goods Moving Industry
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781984132383

Household Goods Moving Industry: Progress Has Been Made in Enforcement, but Increased Focus on Consumer Protection Is Needed

The Household Goods Moving Industry

The Household Goods Moving Industry
Author: United States Accounting Office (GAO)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2018-05-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781719395724

The Household Goods Moving Industry: Changes Since Passage of Regulatory Reform Legislation