The 33rd annual PAIMA conference took place in October, a few days before IAM, at the Hyatt in Long Beach. It really is one of the friendliest conferences on the circuit and the PAIMA bunch always seem to have a fabulous time. By Steve Jordan

In October 2017, IAM held its annual conference in Long Beach, California. Here Will Kohudic, Marketing and Communications Manager for the International Association of Movers, reports on the proceedings.

Steve Jordan talks to Patricia Jade Ooi about her new industry conference in Bangkok - IMA

Tina Chandler, employment lawyer at leading UK law firm Wright Hassall warns that while no-one wants to play the Grinch, it is worth reminding employees that they still represent their organisation, even when they are enjoying a few festive beverages at the work Christmas party.

There are very few family businesses that survive into a fourth generation; Masons Moving is one of them. Deputy Editor David Jordan travelled to Barry in South Wales to find out how.

The BAR has resurrected its Young Movers Group with a major business and social event held on 3 and 4 November in Birmingham.

The financial standing rates for operator licence holders and applicants have been confirmed by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging West Yorkshire businesses to make their voices heard or risk incurring significant additional operating costs, as Leeds City Council consults on plans for a new Clean Air Zone in the city.

Driver CPC Periodic Training is frequently overlooked as a tool for progressing the careers of professional LGV drivers according to the RTITB (Road Transport Industry Training Board), the largest Driver CPC Consortium in the UK and Ireland.

Buzzmove has moved to larger offices following the rapid expansion of its Gobuzzsurvey service.

Transport for London (TfL) has released interim direct vision star ratings for Euro VI Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) as part of the development of its proposed Direct Vision Standard (DVS).