ACE Relocation Nation

Send us a textIn this high-impact year-end episode of ACE Relocation Nation, host Dan Lammers is joined by Anthony Johnson Jr. (AJ) and special guest Laura Marion, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of ACE Relocation Systems and XPAT Relocation Solutions.Together, they unpack:📉 The 2025 U.S. economic landscape, including tariffs, mortgage rates, and the government shutdown📦 How ACE achieved $2–3M in revenue growth while others downsized🚚 11 years running as Atlas’s #1 hauling group🌍 A 20% increase in international corporate relocations via XPAT🏥 The rise of healthcare and biotech verticals, and how warehousing demand is shifting🏢 ACE’s commercial services expansion — with a $5M growth target for 2026💻 Investment in relocation technology: from Samsara ELDs to client-facing inventory portals🔐 New service provider contracts, background check protocols, and DOT safety bonuses📈 The 2026 strategy theme: “Routes to Results” and how the team plans to hit 6–7% revenue growthWhether you're a relocation professional, logistics partner, or curious about how ACE continues to lead through disruption, this episode offers real insights, real strategy, and real momentum heading into 2026.00:00 🎧 Intro & Welcome – Dan, AJ, and special guest Laura Marion  01:27 🏈 Hoosier Football Hype – Big year for Indiana  02:34 💼 2025 Economy Overview – What’s happening and why it matters  03:12 📉 Tariffs, Uncertainty & the Government Shutdown – Laura’s economic analysis  05:16 📊 ACE Grows Despite the Market – Up $2–3M in 2025  06:12 🚨 Industry Shakeups – ACE steps in as others exit  07:12 👋 Exit Stories & Retirement Trends in the Industry  08:16 📏 Lean Budgeting & Smart Scaling – ACE’s operational approach  08:41 🚚 #1 Hauling Group at Atlas – 11-year streak continues  10:06 🇺🇸 Government Volume Down – Rebound expected in 2026  12:08 🌍 International Relocation Booms – XPAT up 20% YoY  13:15 👥 Leadership Changes & Sales Team Alignment  14:16 🏥 Healthcare Logistics & Hospital Warehousing Growth  15:52 🧬 Biotech Relocations – From Boston to San Diego  16:17 🏢 Warehouse Evolution – Vaults vs. Racks & Hospital Deliveries  17:41 🧱 Commercial Services Strategy – $5M growth target for 2026  19:07 💸 Real Estate Costs Driving Warehousing Demand  20:47 📦 Flexible Storage Use Cases – Retail overflow & transition support  21:06 💻 Client Portals & Warehouse Tech – Real-time inventory tracking  22:02 🚀 Tech Expectations from Clients – Arrivee, tracking & automation  24:57 🔐 Background Checks & LaborNet – ACE50 discount code explained  28:17 🛡️ Safety Bonus Program – $200 for clean DOT inspections  30:23 📡 Samsara Rollout & Telematics Fee Simplification  32:31 🌱 Local Growth Focus – AJ’s 2026 priority in San Diego  34:22 📈 Budgeting for Growth – Planning for a 6–7% revenue increase  35:33 🧭 “Routes to Results” – Strategic theme for 2026  36:47 🙏 Closing Thoughts – Thanks to Laura, AJ, and the listenersACE Relocation, Laura Marion, international growth, logistics tech, Atlas Van Lines, corporate relocation, warehouse strategy, XPAT Relocation, 2026 business outlook.ACE Relocation SystemsAtlasNet app on your smartphone AtlasNet iPhone AtlasNet Android

Send us a textIn this high-energy episode of ACE Relocation Nation, host Dan Lammers takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Atlas World Group Convention in Indian Wells, California.From early-morning meetings to emotional retirements and a surprise comedy roast, this episode captures the hustle, heart, and humor that defines the ACE culture.🎯 What You'll Hear in This Episode:How ACE dominated the convention with leadership presence and 10 Miltel Awards 🏆Emotional send-offs for Chris “Cruise Ship” Shipp and Mike “Q” Quigley 🚢🔵The surprise Challenge Coin moment that unified the team 🪙Dan’s motivational quotes from NCAA coach Kurt Cignetti 🏈How ACE is already prepping to attack 2026 🔥A hilarious roast of Mike Quigley by comedian Pat McGann 😂Why this wasn’t a vacation — it was a mission 💼Whether you’re an ACE team member, an Atlas partner, or just love great leadership culture, this episode is packed with stories, insights, and moments you won’t want to miss.🔁 Don’t Forget:✅ Subscribe so you don’t miss episode 100 coming soon💬 Leave a review if this episode inspired or entertained you📲 Share this episode with a colleague or teammate!00:00 – 🎙️ Shoutouts & Sales Wins  00:17 – 🏨 Kicking Off at Indian Wells  01:13 – 🚗 Ride In with Jeremy Day  01:38 – 😅 Not a Vacation  02:19 – 🍻 Happy Hour & Team Arrival  02:52 – 📊 Tuesday Manager Meeting  03:15 – 🏈 Coach Cignetti’s Quotes  04:23 – 💪 Undefeated Mindset  05:13 – ⛳ Golf Envy on Day 2  05:26 – 🧢 Big Blue Bash  06:28 – 🚢 Chris “Cruise Ship” Shipp Retires  07:10 – 🔵 The “Q” Pin for Mike Quigley  07:55 – 🪙 Challenge Coin Reveal  08:59 – 🤝 Team Bonding  09:10 – 📚 ACE at Breakouts  10:40 – 💑 Dan’s Wife Joins  11:28 – 🍽️ ACE Dinner & Tributes  12:15 – 🏆 10 Miltel Awards  12:32 – 😂 Pat McGann Roasts “Q”  13:19 – 🟠 Surprise Moment for Q  14:15 – 👏 Convention Wrap-Up  15:18 – 🔥 Attacking 2026  17:29 – 🎧 Final Thoughts & Episode 100ACE Relocation Systems, Atlas World Group, relocation podcast, moving industry, logistics leadership, Atlas Convention 2025, sales leadership, team culture, Mike Quigley, Chris Shipp, challenge coin, Miltel Award, Dan Lammers podcast, Top Gun sales, moving company awards, employee recognition, company culture, relocation business insights #RelocationPodcast | #AtlasConvention2025 | #MovingIndustryInsights#ACERelocation | #LogisticsLeadership | #TeamRecognition | #LeadershipCultureACE Relocation SystemsAtlasNet app on your smartphone AtlasNet iPhone AtlasNet Android

Send us a textIn this special Thanksgiving edition of the ACE Relocation Nation Podcast, host Dan Lammers shares heartfelt gratitude for the team that powers ACE Relocation Systems. From visionary leadership and tech innovators to retiring legends and frontline van operators, Dan offers a personal and wide-ranging tribute to the people behind the moves.Whether you’re in the cab of a truck or flying home for the holidays, this episode will remind you why we give thanks—not just for what we do, but for who we do it with.What You'll Hear in This Episode:Why Thanksgiving is Dan’s favorite holiday 🦃Shoutouts to ACE leaders like Larry Lammers, Laura Marion, and Brian LoudMajor kudos to sales legends Mike McGill, Kerry Corliss, and Mike QuigleyA spotlight on the rising stars fueling ACE’s futureHow technology, HR, and operations teams are driving excellenceCelebrating award-winning drivers like Herb West and Fred SchmidtA personal Thanksgiving message to all ACE van operators and their familiesPerfect For:📦 Moving and relocation professionals🚛 Drivers and van operators🏆 Team leaders and logistics managers🦃 Anyone traveling for Thanksgiving🙏 Anyone who loves a good gratitude story🔗 Helpful Links:📸 See Herb West’s award-winning truck in Amplifier magazine📊 Learn more about ACE Relocation’s services🌐 Visit acerelocation.com🔉 Don’t Miss This Episode If You:✔ Want to hear how ACE stays #1 at Atlas Van Lines✔ Appreciate great leadership and team culture✔ Need a little gratitude inspiration this ThanksgivingThanksgiving podcast, relocation industry podcast, ACE Relocation, Dan Lammers podcast, moving and storage podcast, employee appreciation episode, Thanksgiving gratitude episode, team spotlight podcast, van operator tribute, Atlas Van Lines top hauler, best relocation company, logistics and moving podcast, Expat Logistics update, moving company leadership, sales team recognition, technology in relocation, HR in moving companies, compliance and safety in trucking, holiday travel podcast, trucker Thanksgiving stories, driver appreciation podcast, industry legends retiring, client service in relocation, holiday gratitude message, moving company podcast, Atlas Van Lines partner, relocation trends 2025, fleet operations podcast, best relocation team, van operator recognition, Thanksgiving travel week, moving professionals podcast, ACE sales legends, retirement announcements in moving industry, holiday season logistics, moving over Thanksgiving, relocation podcast 2025, relocation company culture, ACE Relocation Systems.00:00 🙌 Welcome & Gratitude Begins00:50 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family & Leadership Shoutouts02:03 🌍 Expat Logistics Update03:21 💻 Technology Team Highlights04:45 👥 HR Excellence & Transitions06:14 🏆 Sales Superstars & Retirements08:10 🚀 Rising Sales Talent08:39 📞 Customer Service Rockstars09:33 🚛 Safety First11:10 📦 Operational Dominance12:10 📊 Industry Competition & Growth13:14 💰 Finance, Billing & Accuracy13:59 🛠️ Claims & Customer Recovery15:02 🦃 Thanksgiving Tribute to Van Operators17:32 🏅 Shoutouts to Award-Winning Drivers19:11 💪 Final Gratitude for All Teams20:02 🍽️ Closing: Holiday Wishes & Favorite DishesACE Relocation SystemsAtlasNet app on your smartphone AtlasNet iPhone AtlasNet Android

Send us a textReady to roll into winter? In this episode of ACE Relocation Nation, host Dan Lammers covers everything from DOT-required chains for van operators to major retirement announcements across ACE Relocation. Whether you’re behind the wheel or in the office, you’ll get valuable insights into winter driving tips, moving and storage industry updates, and the latest from the Atlas Van Lines convention circuit. We also dig into moving company culture, team milestones, and the importance of safety and compliance as we head into peak weather season.Plus, enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from the yard, Dan’s weight loss and wellness journey, the company’s recent cancer walk fundraiser, and a healthy dose of golf trash talk. You’ll hear shoutouts to longtime ACE legends, tips for professional van operators, and why ACE continues to lead in relocation excellence. Perfect for drivers, dispatchers, and Atlas network insiders, this episode blends humor, heart, and high-impact information.Chris has a new show - Cool Cars with Chris00:00 ⛳ Welcome Back + ACE Golf Rivalry Story00:36 🎙️📜 About ACE Relocation Nation: Podcast Origins & Listener Shoutouts01:21 🔌 Tech Trouble: Why Your Cables Are Always Tangled02:06 🌤️🎃 Fall Vibes: San Diego Weather, Halloween & Shorter Days02:46 🛻 Winter Trucking Alert: Why Van Operators Must Carry Chains04:06 🎉 Celebrating Team ACE: Birthday Shoutout to Mike McHugh04:46 ⛳ Match Play Madness: Dan vs. AJ Golf Challenge (Feat. Dr. Gillespie)07:02 ⛳ Upcoming Golf Tournament: Net Division Strategy & Handicap Tips07:55 🐎 Breeders’ Cup Preview: Horse Racing in Del Mar This Weekend08:23 ⚾ MLB World Series Update: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays09:53 🏈 NFL & College Football Rundown: Rivalries, Rankings, and More11:19 📺 Why Fall Is Peak Season for Sports Fans (And DVRs)11:46 🏨 Atlas Convention Preview: Indian Wells Location & Travel Tips13:25 🏨 ACE Convention Highlights: Awards, Honorees, and Branch Presence16:23 👋 ACE Leadership News: Key Retirements Announced18:17 💪 Healthy Aging: Reflections on Retirement and Staying Active18:46 ⚖️ Dan’s Health Journey: Weight Loss, Lab Results & Weekend Struggles20:28 🎗️ Community Spotlight: Cancer Walk at Snapdragon Stadium21:33 📈 ACE Strategy 2026: Budgeting, Staffing & Growth Outlook23:37 🤝 Company Culture: Collaboration, Messaging & Moving Forward Together24:05 🎧 Podcast Production Behind the Scenes: Thanks to Chris Smith & Podtastic24:44 🚗 Bonus Plug: Car Lovers, Check Out “Cool Cars with Chris”25:10 🔚👋 Final Thoughts & What’s Coming Next on ACE Relocation Nationwinter driving tips, DOT chain requirements, moving and storage podcast, ACE Relocation updates, Atlas Van Lines convention, van operator compliance, retirement in the moving industry, driver health and wellness, weight loss for truck drivers, company culture at ACE, relocation industry insights, trucking safety tips, professional van operators, cancer walk participation, moving company leadership changes, winter prep for drivers, relocation podcast, Atlas agent network, truck driver news, ACE Relocation Nation#VanOperatorLife #MovingIndustryPodcast #RelocationProfessionals #WinterDrivingTips #ACERelocationNationACE Relocation SystemsAtlasNet app on your smartphone AtlasNet iPhone AtlasNet Android

Send us a textWelcome back to ACE Relocation Nation, the official podcast for the #1 fleet in the moving and storage industry. In this Fall Town Haul edition, host Dan Lammers is joined by Mike McHugh, VP of Operations in San Diego, for a critical discussion on where the industry is headed—and how ACE is staying ahead of the curve.From telematics transitions and driver safety tech to industry recognition, vehicle maintenance, and fleet compliance, this episode dives deep into the tools and strategies shaping the future of relocation, logistics, and transportation management.Whether you're in operations, on the road, or leading a team, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you stay compliant, efficient, and competitive in today’s changing industry.00:00 🎧 Welcome to Episode 93 – Town Haul kicks off!00:44 📉 Microsoft outage + inbox spam madness01:22 🌞 SoCal weather vs. Pacific NW storms02:44 🧭 Agenda: Fleet tech, Samsara, and beyond03:00 🚛 Telematics transition to Samsara begins04:10 🛠️ Why one platform matters: cameras, ELDs, trackers05:11 📦 Rollout timeline through 2026 & 202706:52 🔄 Atlas-wide migration challenges07:52 📊 Why Samsara is the superior choice09:20 🏆 11-time hauling champ talk (and Suddath rivalry)09:52 🚚 Truck Show recap: Herb West takes 1st!11:08 📸 Social media shout-outs for Freddie Schmidt12:05 🛻 New categories coming to the Truck Show?12:25 👏 Atlas is improving driver recognition13:06 📲 Tech upgrades: CrewPro usage & adoption14:47 ⚙️ More tech = faster billing = faster payments15:24 📋 PVO profiles + labor net requirements16:54 🔄 Tech-driven survival in a shrinking market17:29 📈 Bookings up, but tech adoption still a barrier17:57 📰 $7B/year freight theft via digital hijacking!19:04 🔐 Security reminders: locks, vigilance, insurance20:38 ⚖️ Weight rules are getting complex—ask early!22:07 📤 Uploading weight tickets: what’s working, what’s not23:13 🧾 Faster billing = faster payment for drivers23:27 🏛️ Audits can come 2 years later (!)24:10 📺 “The Wire” — 15 watches and counting!26:17 🎬 Current streams: Tulsa King, Monster, Bad Sisters29:28 ⚾ Seattle sports madness: M's, Seahawks, Sounders30:01 🚤 Atlas Blue Blaster + hydro nostalgia31:08 🏁 A tribute to Bill Muncey & the Atlas legacy32:27 📊 Summer scores: mixed bag, but trending up33:06 🔁 Finish strong: how to earn higher service ratings35:02 🛠️ Vehicle maintenance—pre-trips & safety checks37:00 💸 Preventative > Reactive: costs & consequences38:00 🛡️ SALTA recap: risk mitigation, top 20% standing38:40 🥇 Mission: #1 in volume, quality, and safety39:09 🏌️‍♂️ Golf talk & networking wins40:00 🎤 Wrap-up: Thanks to Podtastic & the listeners!#TownHaul #MovingAndStorage #FleetManagement #SamsaraELD #LogisticsTechnology #TelematicsSolutions #CrewPro #AtlasVanLines #DriverSafety #TruckShow2025 #CargoCompliance #VehicleMaintenance #FreightSecurity #TransportationTrends #MovingIndustryNews #LogisticsPodcast #ELDCompliance #RelocationTechnology #TruckingUpdates #FleetSafetyACE Relocation SystemsAtlasNet app on your smartphone AtlasNet iPhone AtlasNet Android