Exhibitors and attendees from Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Central America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East joined together for this year’s IAM Conference in Denver, CO.  This conference, which occurs annually, provides opportunities for both exhibitors and attendees to connect with moving industry professionals from all over the world. This year’s conference was a very special event for Dewitt Companies, as Dewitt Companies founder Richard Dewitt was honored during the 2011 IAM Hall of Honor Luncheon.  Recognized both for his continued dedicated service and his various contributions to the Association and the moving industry, Richard Dewitt was one of four to be honored [...]

We have all heard about moving horror stories… “You found a moving company online, you gave a deposit, and come moving day, your so called “trusted moving company” sent you a bill for twice the amount they originally quoted.”  Well, good news!!  Times are changing.  Federal and state authorities are working diligently to crack down on online scam artists who pose as licensed movers.  These online brokers are notorious for ripping off consumers by substantially increasing prices, providing fake estimates and holding consumers' belongings hostage. In the past year alone, states including California, New Jersey, and Illinois, have conducted various undercover operations to expose these [...]