2. Registered American Moving Professional
 Thank you for your interest into the RAMP program!
– The RAMP program will prepare you to become a
Van Operator in the moving and storage industry.
– In this presentation, you will learn about the
program, the career opportunity, the training and
how to qualify.

3. What is RAMP?
 A certificate recognized by the American Moving &
Storage Association (AMSA) after completion of two
training programs:
– A 3-week class at Jefferson Community &
Technical College (JCTC) in Louisville, KY
– A 3- to 4-week CDL training (if needed) at an
approved truck driving school
 Prepares you to start an entry-level career as a Van
Operator within the moving and storage industry.
 Employer partners have agreed to hire qualified
RAMP graduates at a salary of $40,000 per year and
above.

4. What is the Moving and Storage
industry?
 The industry provide transportation and warehousing
services for the household goods of people who are
moving to new jobs and homes
 The industry represents an efficient network of
national moving companies (van lines); local agents;
regional and local independent full-service moving;
and independent contractors
 The industry consists of 7,000 companies that
altogether do $12.6 billion of business annually at
14,000 locations providing 93,800 jobs

5. Who are Van Operators?
 Drivers are called Van Operators in recognition of
their job duties beyond simply driving. Van Operators
also manage the moves, supervise the teams,
provide customer service and pack and load
household items.
 Van Operators maybe hired as:
- Full time employees – “Company Driver”
 Salaried employee of a company
- Owner – Operators
 Own their own cab and contract with moving
companies to haul their trailers

6. What qualities does the job require?
 Professional attitude  Good problem-solving skills
 Pride in appearance
 Logistical abilities
 Good navigation skills
 Good listening skills
 Teamwork
 Physical fitness
 Ability to follow well-defined
 Ability to maintain a steady, processes and procedures
even pace of activity

7. What’s the job like?
Pros Cons
 Extensive travel of US/Canada  Long periods away from home
 Work w/ approx. 100 families a year
- Peak season May - September
 Freedom on road
– Slow around winter holidays
 Possible business ownership
 May miss family events & holidays
 Long-term career path
 May work difficult / long hours
 Team opportunities for couples
– 8-12 hours a day
 Financial reward for hard work
 Recognition for your efforts

8. What’s the salary range?
 Participating RAMP employers will pay at least
$40,000 yearly salary for company drivers
 AMSA data show a typical salary is between $50k-
$80k annually
-Typically includes health, dental, retirement, etc.
 Veteran Owner-Operators can make $100k-$160k
depending on how they handle finances and cost of
equipment

9. Who are the RAMP partner employers?
 A. Arnold World Class Relocation
 Ace Relocation Systems, Inc.
 Armstrong Relocation & Companies
 Coleman American Moving Services
 Excel Moving and Storage
 Executive Moving Systems
 Margaret’s Moving & Storage
 Tri-City Van & Storage
Note: As of 1/4/13 – More employers are joining the partnership every month.

10. How do you qualify?
RAMP minimum qualifications
 Must be 21 years old
 High school diploma / GED
 Approval for WIA training/funding
 TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education)
 Predictive Index (PI) Assessment
 Criminal background review
 Driving record review
 DOT drug screen / physical

11. What is the cost of the Program?
 Training is FREE to candidates who qualify
 Funding provided by the Workforce Investment Act
(WIA)

12. What can I expect from RAMP Training
at JCTC?
 3-week program developed in partnership with Jefferson
Community & Technical College (JCTC) and the American
Moving & Storage Association (AMSA)
 Taught by an industry expert
 Awards 4 hours college credit at JCTC upon completion
 Includes hands-on learning and classroom content:
– Customer Service
– Effective team leadership
– Safety and wellness
– Inventory procedures
– Best practices in packing and loading
– Job management, including scheduling and supervision
– Managing personal life while on the road

13. What is the RAMP training schedule?
 RAMP classes begin every month!
– Classes fill up quickly so reserve your seat for a future
class!
 RAMP classes are held:
– Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 1:00pm
 RAMP classes are a total of 78 hours:
– 75 hours of content training
– 3 hours of resume writing and interview techniques
 RAMP classes include opportunities to interview with
RAMP-partner employers

14. Will I need CDL Training?
 Candidates WITHOUT a CDL license will enroll into
CDL training to meet industry standards AND RAMP
training
 CDL training takes 3 to 4 weeks depending on the
truck driving school
 CDL classes are 7am – 5pm, depending on the truck
driving school
 CDL classes will be coordinated with the schedule of
the RAMP class at JCTC

15. What are the next steps?
 Please complete the RAMP pre-screen application
on the KentuckianaWorks Website.
 After completing the pre-screen application, a Career
Specialist will contact you.
OR
 If you would like to attend an Information Session to
learn more, register for the session of your choice on
the KentuckianaWorks website.