FlatRate Moving Joins Elite Federal Movers List with GSA Approval
NEW YORK, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FlatRate Moving is proud to announce its official approval to participate in the General Services Administration (GSA)'s Centralized Household Goods Traffic Management Program (CHAMP) Domestic Program. This designation recognizes FlatRate's exceptional standards of service, operational reliability, and compliance with the highest levels of federal moving and logistics requirements.
As an approved Transportation Service Provider (TSP), FlatRate joins a select group of movers entrusted with managing household goods relocations for federal agencies. The company's inclusion in the CHAMP program reflects its outstanding capabilities, customer satisfaction, and track record of managing large-scale, secure relocations with professionalism and precision.
"Being accepted into the GSA's CHAMP program is an exciting milestone," said David L. Giampietro, General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer at FlatRate Moving. "It affirms our commitment to excellence and highlights the trust that public institutions place in our services."
FlatRate continues to elevate its role as a premier logistics partner for government operations, offering best-in-class moving solutions tailored to the demands of federal contracts.
For more information, visit www.FlatRate.com.
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David L. GiampietroGeneral Counsel & Chief Administrative OfficerFlatRate Moving
(718) 475-5790(646) 596-2638davidg@flatrate.com
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