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Americans are relocating less than ever, but still frustrated by packing

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The state of the nation’s moving trucks tell two stories these days: First, there are fewer of them in use, and second, most are headed in the same direction. Americans are moving their place of residence at the lowest rate since recordkeeping began in 1948.

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    The state of the nation’s moving trucks tell two stories these days: First, there are fewer of them in use, and second, most are headed in the same direction. Americans are moving their place of residence at the lowest rate since recordkeeping began in 1948.

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