Top Journalists in Moving Companies
David J. Neal Miami Herald
Business reporter whose recent Miami Herald coverage has chronicled Florida-based moving fraud rings, civil and criminal cases, and repeat-offender movers holding goods ‘hostage.’ Specialties: Consumer protection, moving scams, Florida AG/DOT actions, court cases against rogue movers
Jackie Callaway WFTS ABC Action News (Tampa)
ABC Action News I‑Team investigator with a long track record exposing moving-company fraud, broker abuses and ‘hostage load’ cases, prompting policy attention in Florida. Specialties: Investigations into HHG (household goods) moving scams, state enforcement, consumer remedies
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Shannon Behnken WFLA News Channel 8 (Tampa)
‘Better Call Behnken’ reporter known for recovering consumers’ belongings and money in moving disputes and exposing illegal practices. Specialties: Consumer fraud, moving disputes, pricing bait-and-switch, restitution advocacy
Clarissa Hawes FreightWaves
FreightWaves senior journalist with deep investigative work on freight fraud and regulatory actions—coverage often overlaps household-goods carriers and brokers. Specialties: Freight fraud and FMCSA enforcement, double brokering, trucking-bankruptcy beats intersecting with HHG issues
Rachel Premack FreightWaves
Editorial director and author of the MODES newsletter; covers national logistics trends and policy changes that influence moving capacity, pricing and fraud countermeasures. Specialties: Supply chain and trucking trends, policy shifts impacting movers, freight fraud
Eric Miller Transport Topics
Transport Topics senior reporter on the government beat; has covered FMCSA’s Operation ‘Protect Your Move’ and DoD household-goods program developments. Specialties: FMCSA policy and enforcement, Pentagon GHC/military HHG moves, federal oversight
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Kris Van Cleave CBS News
CBS News senior transportation correspondent; reported nationally on moving-fraud crackdowns and consumer protections under ‘Protect Your Move.’ Specialties: National transportation coverage, moving-fraud public awareness, DOT/FMCSA initiatives
Meg Oliver CBS News
Longtime CBS News correspondent who has profiled victims and enforcement actions involving rogue movers across the U.S. Specialties: Consumer investigations, moving companies holding belongings ‘hostage,’ federal/state actions
Tobie Stanger Consumer Reports
Veteran CR senior editor frequently covering consumer warnings and scam avoidance—including red flags and best practices relevant to moving. Specialties: Consumer protection and scams, guidance on hiring reputable services (including movers)
Marie Rohde AARP
AARP contributor whose reporting has highlighted ‘hostage load’ complaints to FMCSA and practical steps to avoid moving scams. Specialties: Consumer scam reporting for older adults, ‘hostage load’ trends, DOT/DOJ cases
Dominic Weaver FIDI Focus
Editor of FIDI Focus—the trade magazine of the global movers alliance—covering international relocation industry news, consolidation and standards. Specialties: Global mobility and international removals industry M&A, compliance, and market trends
Will Kohudic IAM – The Portal
Editor of IAM’s The Portal magazine, a leading trade publication for movers worldwide, featuring themes such as fraud prevention and peak-season operations. Specialties: Global moving industry features, trade policy, cyber/fraud awareness for movers
Fiona Murchie Relocate / Think Global People
Publisher/managing editor of Relocate/Think Global People, a key platform for corporate mobility stakeholders that often intersects with international moving providers. Specialties: Corporate relocation, RMCs, mobility policy and procurement influencing mover selection
David Sapsted Relocate / Think Global People
Veteran news writer for Relocate magazine, reporting on global mobility topics that shape demand and standards for international movers. Specialties: Global mobility news and analysis (immigration, housing, relocation supply chain)
Diane Schmidt The Spruce (Dotdash Meredith)
Longtime ‘moving’ writer whose practical guides at The Spruce/earlier About.com remain reference points for consumers planning moves. Specialties: Service journalism on moving logistics—packing, unpacking, pets, settling in—widely read consumer guides
Eugene Mulero Transport Topics
TT’s Washington team reporter who regularly covers FMCSA enforcement and policy changes with direct impact on household‑goods movers and brokers. Specialties: Federal/industry policy coverage impacting HHG carriers (FMCSA rules, enforcement sweeps)
FTC Consumer Advice Editors Federal Trade Commission – Consumer Advice
FTC Consumer Advice team regularly publishes source material journalists cite on spotting rogue movers and filing complaints—useful for PR outreach and expert quotes. Specialties: Consumer advisories on hiring movers, federal rules, and complaint pathways
FMCSA Press/News Staff FMCSA Newsroom
FMCSA newsroom provides authoritative updates on Operation Protect Your Move, enforcement stats and resources often quoted by reporters covering moving companies. Specialties: Official HHG enforcement updates, statistics, and consumer education (ProtectYourMove.gov)
ATA MSC Media Team American Trucking Associations – Moving & Storage Conference
ATA’s Moving & Storage Conference issues statements and briefings widely used by business reporters covering reforms and crackdowns on rogue operators. Specialties: Industry policy and consumer-protection positioning for reputable movers (ProMover, MSC)
FreightWaves Investigations Team FreightWaves Investigations Desk
FreightWaves’ investigations and market reporting have provided leading coverage of freight fraud trends increasingly affecting household‑goods moves. Specialties: Ongoing freight‑fraud and double‑brokering investigations touching HHG carriers and brokers
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