The reality of the Newly Privatized Miltray Moving Monopoly.
USTC and HNS have publicly declared that the GHC contract is not designed for owner-operator independent contractors. This decision has effectively marginalized 80% of the moving industry without a viable alternative plan in place. They have consistently failed to meet the benchmarks they set for themselves, most recently falling short in completing 400 moves. Their next goal is to provide service for 1,000 families in October, a target I consider to be highly ambitious given their previous performance.
In a recent discussion, HNS President Bobby Nichols stated that under the current system, they only have access to 20% of the industry, while under HNS, they claim to have access to the entire industry. While this perspective may be accurate from their viewpoint, it appears Mr. Nichols may not fully grasp that before the establishment of HomeNOTsafe, the military enforced specific standards, including fiscal responsibility and warehousing requirements. Unfortunately, under HNS, these standards have been relaxed to permit any mover who meets the insurance policy, including those sourced from platforms like Craigslist, to participate.
When I say there is nothing within the system that truly enhances quality, it reflects the current reality. The arrogance and lack of industry expertise displayed by HomeNOTsafe and USTC, along with a disregard for the needs of military families and mismanagement of the contract, have led to this decline. Consequently, the DPS system must remain intact and unchanged, as there are simply not enough companies with the necessary employee workforce infrastructure to replace the 80% of the industry that has been excluded from military moves by USTC and HNS.
We are continuing to grow our operations as we phase in the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC)!
Starting this month, US Transportation Command is expanding local GHC shipments to seven additional military installations across five states.
The new locations include:
- Fort Eisenhower, GA
- Fort Moore, GA
- Fort Leavenworth, KS
- Fort Riley, KS
- Fort Knox, KY
- Fort Leonard Wood, MO
- Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND
We look forward to serving military members and their families at the new set of locations!
Read more about the new locations from USTRANSCOM's announcement today: https://lnkd.in/e4DqEXcq
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