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The Massachusetts Movers Association (MMA) is a nonprofit trade association that has been representing the moving and storage industry in Massachusetts and other New England States since 1936. The MMA encourages professionalism and integrity among its members. The members of the MMA truly believe in blending old time values with the latest cutting edge technology…

Oded Carmi, President and Janet Turner, Director of Corporate Relocations recently visited the DN Van Lines Jacksonville, Florida office to meet with the management team in order to plan service enhancements for the upcoming peak season.  DN Van Lines welcomes Geoff James to the position of Assistant Manager.  Geoff comes to DN Van Lines with…

  Janet Turner, DN Van Lines, Director of Corporate Relocation was recently elected Board Vice President at the The Southeastern Regional Relocation Council (SRRC).  The SRRC, established in 1988, is an organization dedicated to providing a forum for education, problem solving and networking for relocation professionals. The SRRC has been recognized by the Worldwide Employee Relocation…

    The American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Moving & Storage Conference ProMover certification program is designed to fight imposters, known within the industry as “rogue operators,” by giving the consumer an easy way to separate reputable, professional movers from con artists looking to make easy money at your expense. The ProMover program promotes ethical principles…

“Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.”  – Sir Richard Branson   Oded Carmi, has built his business on the idea that people are the most precious and only unique asset of DN Van Lines.  “If you don’t come to…

Chris Lantz and Lakelan Fennell Elected to Head US DAB Management Board   At the 59th Annual Meeting and Expo of the International Association of Movers (IAM) Oded Carmi and Chuck Bailey handed off their leadership roles on the IAM US Domestic Asset Based Mover Management Board.  Host for the DAB Group Meeting was Dan…

Claims & Risk Management Panel at IAM Annual Meeting Moderated by Oded Carmi   The 59th Annual Meeting and Expo of the International Association of Movers (IAM) kicked off on October 13, 2021 with a special emphasis on pandemic safety protocols.  Attendees that joined the sessions in person observed IAM Safe practices designed to maximize…

Oded Carmi Recaps Daniel W. Dunn Memorial Golf Tournament Highlights One of my favorite events on the Massachusetts Movers Association calendar is the Annual Daniel W. Dunn Memorial Golf Tournament. This year it was held on Wednesday September 29th at the Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton, MA. And let me tell you, the event did…

Oded Carmi Runs for Re-election to IAM Executive Board At the upcoming IAM Annual Meeting and Expo to be held in Orlando, Florida October 13 – 16, DN Van Lines’ President, Oded Carmi will run for re-election for the Governing Member At-Large position on its Executive Board. “In the face of extreme challenges, the IAM…

DN Van Lines Participates as Live In-Person Conference for SRRC Returns Exercising required safety protocols, the Southern Regional Relocation Council hosted its first live in-person conference September 14 to 16, 2021 since the pandemic lockdowns.  Janet Turner, Director of Corporate Relocation at DN Van Lines played an active and instrumental role to ensure that the…

DN Van Lines Receive Full Local & Intrastate Operating Authority in Virginia   Lamar Porter, Branch Manager of DN Van Lines’ Sterling Virginia, received official confirmation from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles that it has met all the requirements to operate as a full service moving company in the state effective May 24,…

Mobility Services Industry Expert Chooses DN Van Lines So who does a seasoned industry veteran and mobility services media personality select for his family’s long-distance move?  Recently, Ben Cross, mobility services consultant and host of the popular Love & Relo media show relocated from Michigan to Dallas, Texas.  Ben is CEO of GLOMO providing strategic consulting…

Expanding Our International Horizons Janet Turner, Director of Corporate Relocation, received a letter from Aline Hull, Director – Office of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries of the US Federal Maritime Commission on April 19, 2021 granting DN Van Lines the  Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) License, officially making DN Van Lines an Ocean Freight Forwarder.  Any company that…

A Renewed Commitment To Our People DN Van Lines renews its commitment to recognizing its people as its most valuable resource.  David Exe has joined as Recruitment & Safety Manager.  He comes to DN Van Lines with many years of experience in staffing, recruitment and managing continent employees onsite.  “The success of any business or…

DN Van Lines continues its expansion with new operations in Sterling, VA.   The District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia make up what is known as the DMV area.  Washington, DC is one of the most transient and active moving markets in the world not just because of the political changes that happen but because…

Hannah Gould – Recruitment and Safety Manager Sir Richard Branson famously said, “Take care of your employees and they’ll take care of your business.” It’s true of any business but especially true When your entire product is based on personal service. “That’s why an investment to continue our success in hiring the best talent available…

According to Feed America, more than 50 million people, including 17 million children, may experience food insecurity. The pandemic has only made the situation more urgent. DN Van Lines partners with Move For Hunger a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. Our warehouse facility acts…

The Angie’s List Super Service Award honors excellence among home service pros who maintain superior service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List. The 22-year-old award is a prestigious, annual distinction and is intended to recognize the best-in-class providers. The award is given to the top 5% of companies per category based on consumer reviews. Winners…

“Stay the course” is an idiomatic expression that means to persevere to the end, no matter what difficulties or obstacles stand in the way. Wikipedia attributes the popularization and modern usage of the phrase to former United States Presidents including Ronald Reagan who all used the phrase as a rallying slogan at various points during…

The International Association of Movers (IAM) is the moving and forwarding industry’s largest global trade association. With more than 2,000 members, it comprises companies that provide moving, forwarding, shipping, logistics, and related services in more than 170 countries. Some think of the IAM as an association of international movers – IAM is actually the international…

Dan Cedrone, DN Van Lines Sales Manager for Consumer Moving Services is pleased to welcome Kyle Nadeau to the team. The 6 member Consumer Moving Services Group specializes in local and long distance moving service for private consumers throughout the United States. “DN Van Lines chose to stay the course and adapt to the new…

The Massachusetts Movers Association (MMA) has formally requested consideration from the Massachusetts State Government to prioritize moving industry workers for COVID-19 vaccination. In a letter sent to the Office of the Governor, Bill Osborn – President and Oded Carmi – First Vice President of the MMA, cited that unlike long distance truck drivers, moving industry…

The safety protocols implemented by DN Van Lines are designed to conform to CDC guidelines and industry best practices with an emphasis on providing our customers and our team the best protection available. Since face coverings continue to be recommended as an effective deterrent to virus transmission, DN Van Lines provides its staff with Gator…

Every year, DN Van Lines hosts a summit to bring in all executive employees worldwide to the corporate headquarters located in Northborough MA. In the week long meeting which began December 14, 2020 activities included debriefing, training, and team building. This includes about 20 office staff that work out of the HQ as well as…

Every year we have a holiday food drive in partnership with Move for Hunger. We encourage our customers, employees, and partners to donate unopened, non-perishable goods which we collect at our facility. At the completion of the food drive we donate all collected food to the Hudson Community Food Pantry which serves those in need…

Janet Turner Industry veteran and a successful entrepreneur in her own right, Janet Turner joins DN Van Lines (headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts), as Director of Corporate Relocation. Ms. Turner brings with her over 40 years of combined experience in international and domestic moving and transportation services. Ms. Turner founded WISEnterprises NJ in 1992. A freight…

Oded Carmi of DN Van Lines, Inc. talks about being new to IAM’s Executive Committee, the Claims Committee, and talks about the Domestic Asset-Based (DAB) Task Force.  Hear the full interview at IAM Podcasts.  

At the recent 58th Annual International Association of Movers’ (IAM) Meeting, Mr. Oded Carmi, President of DN Van Lines, was voted into the IAM Executive Committee as a Governing Member-at Large for a one year term. The IAM Executive Committee is the governing body of the International Association of Movers. The International Association of Movers…

This post is a reprint from an article by Sean McFadden – Associate Editor/Research, Boston Business Journal – April 30, 2020 Typically, moving companies in the Bay State would be gearing up for the busy summer season. But the coronavirus has altered those plans, and movers are now trying to adapt to the changing conditions.…

DN Van Lines is a longtime supporter of Move For Hunger. In their continuous effort to help fight hunger, they hosted a Season of Giving Food Drive from December 2-13 at their offices in Marlborough, MA. Their crew was able to collect 850 pounds of food, which will provide more than 700 meals to their…