Professional Associations

Birds of a feather flock together.
We are proud to be affiliated with these peeps!

 

Moving & Storage Conference (MSC) 

 

The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) has been representing the American moving and storage industry since 1998. They support programs and activities that promote consumer protection, professional development, safety and operational efficiency.

In 2020 AMSA joined the American Trucking Association (ATA) as the newly established Moving & Storage Conference (MSC), which will serve as the advocacy arm highlighting and amplifying moving and storage priorities. A Moving & Storage Council was also created as the training and education arm. 

AMSA’s consumer protection and certification program ProMover, will continue under the MSC.
Pro Mover takes the worry and the hassle out of moving by helping consumers identify quality professional movers. 

www.moving.org

    • CMSA-logo-----100th-YearCalifornia Moving & Storage Association (CMSA)

     

    Established in 1918, the California Moving and Storage Association (CMSA) is a nonprofit trade association representing over 385 licensed and insured movers operating in California. As a condition of CMSA membership, each mover member must be licensed and agree to abide by a Code of Ethics promising to provide California moving consumers honest, legal and efficient service. Trained personnel, operating clean and safe equipment, are standard CMSA member service characteristics. The CMSA also plays a valuable role for the California consumer. Through the establishment of membership criteria, consumers who choose a mover that is a member of the CMSA, are more likely to obtain a qualified mover that will provide excellent service.

    www.thecmsa.org

    Certificate of Achievement – CMSA and Move for Hunger
    Representatives of the Japanese Moving Industry Visit the CMSA and Members
    CMSA monthly magazine, The Communicator – Member Spotlight (page 17)

      • International Association of Movers (IAM)

       

      The International Association of Movers (IAM) is the largest global trade association for the moving and forwarding industry. Representing over 2,000 members in more than 170 countries, IAM connects companies specializing in moving, forwarding, and shipping services. Through its robust programs and resources, IAM drives growth, fosters innovation, and promotes excellence across the industry.

      At NorthStar Moving, we are proud to have earned not one, but two distinguished IAM certifications that underscore our commitment to quality and professionalism:

      • IAMX-Validated Company: This certification places us within an elite global network of trusted industry leaders, recognized for our reliability and integrity.

      • IAMTrusted Moving Company (ITMC): This designation certifies our dedication to ethical business practices, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Achieving the ITMC means we’ve met IAM’s rigorous standards, ensuring our clients receive exceptional care and peace of mind.

      www.iamovers.org

        • Global Exclusive Movers’ Network (GEM)

         

        Global Exclusive Movers’ Network (GEM) gives medium-sized, international removal companies across the world a platform to work together and expand their contacts globally and showcase their moving services. As an exclusive network, it gives each member the opportunity to develop business in their area without competition, thus giving them all business generated from the network. All members are carefully vetted before their application is accepted to ensure that they conduct business professionally and are financially fit. NorthStar Moving is a member of the Global Exclusive Movers Network representing San Francisco, CA & Austin, TX.

        GlobalExclusiveMovers.com

          • Certified Mover Association (CMA)

           

          Certified Mover Association is an independent, privately owned association founded in 2020 to address the growing need for independent, consumer-focused certification in the household moving industry. Unlike other associations that operate under regulatory or trade-driven frameworks, Certified Mover Association exists outside of government affiliations and deliberately functions in closed, private industry circles to maintain neutrality and objectivity.
          NorthStar Moving is proud to be a Certified Mover.

          CertifiedMover.org

          British Association of Removers BadgeBritish Association of Removers (BAR)

           

          For more than 100 years the British Association of Removers has been providing membership to suitable removal companies in the UK so that the industry has a voice, and is continually improved and regulated to meet the changing needs of the consumer. It is the recognised trade association in the removals sector, and has remained dedicated to promoting professional excellence in the removals industry for over 100 years. NorthStar Moving is proud to be an International Associate of the BAR.

          bar.co.uk

            • Canadian Association of Movers BadgeCanadian Association of Movers (CAM)

             

            Founded in 1969, the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) is Canada’s only national trade association dedicated to representing the moving and storage industry. As a nonprofit, non-regulatory organization, CAM unites a wide network of members, including local and international movers, van lines, relocation companies, industry suppliers, packing service providers and affiliated trade associations worldwide.

            NorthStar Moving is proud to be a member of CAM.

            https://www.mover.net/

            Arizona Moving Association (AZMA)

             

            The Arizona Moving Association’s mission is to advocate, educate and collaborate for successful moving operations in Arizona. Membership is open to all moving & storage companies and moving industry suppliers operating in the state of Arizona. All members must commit to abide by the AZ Moving Association Code of Ethics and pay annual membership dues. 

            www.moversaz.org

            Southwest Movers Association (SMA)

            Southwest Movers Association (SMA) is a trade association representing the household goods moving industry in Texas. SMA is dedicated to enhancing the performance and profitability of moving companies and promoting a safe and reliable moving industry that includes strict adherence to state laws and ethical standards.

            The Pinnacle Mover Program by the SMA promotes and recognizes professional competence and adherence to ethical standards on the part of movers operating in Texas. Certification signifies a mover’s organization’s commitment to the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction. 

            NorthStar Moving is proud to be an SMA Pinnacle Mover.

            www.mytexasmover.com

            Better Business Bureau logoBetter Business Bureau

             

            BBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust by creating a community of trustworthy businesses and charities, encouraging and supporting best practices by engaging with and educating consumers and businesses, calling out and addressing substandard marketplace behavior, and celebrating marketplace role models. As a leader in advancing marketplace trust, BBB sets high ethical standards for business conduct.

            https://www.bbb.org

            These are some of the certificates and other official materials we were given by the Better Business Bureau over the years. You can find honors we received by the Better Business Bureau in our awards section on this website.

            • BBB Accredited Business

              • Berkeley Parents Network

              NorthStar Moving is a Community Member of the Berkeley Parents Network (BPN), a nonprofit founded in 1993 that connects more than 50,000 families across the Bay Area. What began as an email list for UC Berkeley student parents has grown into a trusted resource where parents share recommendations. NorthStar Moving is proud to be recommended time and again by BPN families and to support this vibrant network.

              www.berkeleyparentsnetwork.org

            LivNow

             

            LivNow works with Senior Living Communities around the country to manage the entire relocation process for their future residents.  LivNow provides a full spectrum of relocation services to their incoming residents which include real estate/home selling, professional organizing and downsizing, moving services, financial services, technology solutions and more.
            NSM is now a LivNow Relocation Certified Partner.

            https://livnowrelocation.com/

            National Association of Senior Move Managers® (NASMM)

             

            The National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers® (NASMM) is dedicated to easing the burden of downsizing and relocating for older adults, individuals and families. From unpacking and organizing to decluttering and full-scale downsizing, NASMM members customize every service to match their clients’ unique needs and preferences. Each partner is fully insured and adheres to the NASMM Code of Ethics under the oversight of the NASMM Ethics Compliance Commission (NECC), ensuring the highest standards of care and professionalism.

            NorthStar Moving is proud to be a preferred NASMM partner and collaborated with them to create our luxury “Betty White” package.

            www.nasmm.org

            Coldwell Banker Concierge logoColdwell Banker Concierge®

             

            From moving and relocation services to maintenance and home improvement, Coldwell Banker Concierge® simplifies every aspect of owning a home to make sure that you have access to the most professional level of service providers.

            http://www.conciergeservice.com/Moving

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