FUN FACTS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE MOVING INDUSTRY
Per the American Moving & Storage Association, the moving industry employs over 123,000 people nationwide. The annual payroll is approximately $3.6 billion. It makes the moving business one of the largest industries in the country. Small businesses make up about 90% of the industry. About 47.8% of moving companies have less than 5 employees, and only 8.5% of companies employ 100 plus people.
But moving wasn’t always as accessible. Just some time ago there was hardly any moving companies. Below you will find some fun facts about the history of the moving industry, how it started and where it is today. Also, check out this article on the top 5 complaints in the moving industry.
ORIGINS OF THE INDUSTRY
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THE MOVING INDUSTRY TODAY
Today you can find a moving company on every corner. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 40 Million Americans move each year. These numbers are made up of local, long distance and international moves. The data also shows that the majority of moves each year are DIY (do it yourself) moves. It makes the moving industry one of the largest globally.
The history of the moving industry goes way back, but it wasn’t until some years ago that the scams started to come into play. The good news is that most movers are good. But in recent years the DOT has seen an influx of complaints about hostage load, overage, and damage. You can easily avoid becoming a victim by doing some basic research and not searching for the lowest price. I hope you enjoyed this article on the history of the moving industry. You can also check out some of my other item on our moving blog.
