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ACE Relocation Nation

ACE Relocation Nation

Von: Dan Lammers
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Designed to keep HHG Van Operators updated on industry topics that impact their ability to run a successful small business. Ace Relocation Systems is a leading U.S. moving, warehousing, and distribution company with coverage around the globe. For nearly 40 years, our family-owned business has provided unrivaled customer service to individuals, employee relocation programs, and commercial business clients. Our strength comes from our small-business heritage and customer-first philosophy combined with the services and technology that come from being the largest hauler for Atlas Van Lines. https://www.acerelocation.com/

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  • 099 | Preventative Maintenance Mistakes That Cost Drivers Big
    Jan 16 2026

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    On this episode of ACE Relocation Nation, Dan Lammers and Anthony Johnson get real about the high costs of ignoring the small stuff — especially when it comes to preventative maintenance in the moving and trucking industry. From costly breakdowns to retirements of ACE legends, this episode blends humor, wisdom, and serious lessons for anyone in relocation or logistics.

    You’ll also hear personal stories about gym gains, keto diets, legendary leaders, and some playful golf trash talk — because no ACE podcast would be complete without it. 🚛💬⛳

    🔧 What You’ll Learn:

    • How skipping DVIRs and minor repairs can cost 150% more
    • What proactive fleet maintenance really looks like (and how it saves money)
    • Real-world breakdowns and how they wreck delivery schedules
    • Why retirements of Chris Shipp & Mike Quigley mark a new era at ACE
    • The sales transition that’s keeping ACE strong into 2026
    • The secret to thriving while others in the moving industry shrink
    • Thoughts on economic trends, fuel prices, and consumer demand
    • Plus: Fitness updates, golf drama, and college football predictions

    In this episode of ACE Relocation Nation, we dive into the importance of preventative maintenance for fleets, highlighting how regular DVIRs (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports) and proactive truck maintenance can prevent costly roadside breakdowns, unexpected towing expenses, and delivery delays. As leaders in the moving and storage industry, ACE Relocation shares valuable insights for truck drivers, owner-operators, and fleet managers looking to improve vehicle safety, lower repair costs, and maintain DOT compliance. We also explore key updates in the relocation logistics sector, including how smart investments in fleet upgrades, technology, and driver safety culturehave helped ACE thrive while other moving companies struggle. This episode also celebrates the retirement of two industry legends, discusses trends in trucking economics, like fuel prices and inflation, and touches on leadership, company growth, and relocation best practices in 2026.

    00:00 | 🎉 Anniversaries & Luggage: Trouble or Trip?
    04:00 | 💪 Fitness Over 50: Diets, Keto & Gym Talk
    08:30 | 🛠️ Fleet Maintenance Tips That Save You Thousands
    11:00 | 🚨 Breakdowns, Towing & the Hidden Costs of Delay
    13:00 | 📋 DVIRs, Inspections & Avoiding Roadside Repairs
    14:30 | 👋 Farewell to a Legend: Chris Shipp's Impact at ACE
    17:00 | 🎤 Quigley’s Sales Legacy & ACE’s Culture of Humor
    20:00 | 📈 Sales Growth in 2026: Who’s Carrying the Torch?
    22:00 | ⛽ Fuel Prices, Inflation & Signs of Economic Recovery
    24:00 | 🌬️ Santa Ana Winds & Big Rig Safety First Moments
    27:00 | 🖥️ Office Moves & Why Dan Lost His Weather Channel
    28:00 | 📦 ACE Hauling + Booking Growth Explained
    30:00 | 💡 Why Other Movers Are Failing (And ACE Isn’t)
    34:00 | 🧠 Leadership Lessons: Real Apologies vs. “My Bad”
    36:00 | ⛳ Golf Drama, Chili Spoons & Rule Sticklers
    38:30 | 🏈 Indiana’s Cinderella Football Season Preview
    42:00 | 🎙️ Shoutouts, Retirements & Wrapping Up Ep. 99


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  • 098 | From Storms to Strategy: What Moving Pros Need to Know for 2026
    Dec 30 2025

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    Welcome to Episode 98 of Ace Relocation Nation! Host Dan Lammers skips the typical year-in-review and instead delivers a season-by-season breakdown of what 2026 will mean for the moving and relocation industry.

    From navigating severe winter weather to preparing for the summer peak season, Dan shares what moving professionals, logistics managers, and relocation companies need to know to stay ahead this year. He covers everything from DOT inspection readiness, safety strategies, economic forecasts, and migration trends, to how Ace Relocationis preparing for growth.

    Whether you're an over-the-road driver, a dispatcher, a logistics coordinator, or just a fan of behind-the-scenes business strategy — this episode is loaded with value and insight.

    🔍 In This Episode:

    • ❄️ How winter storms, icy roads, and flooding impact moving operations
    • 🔧 The importance of proactive DOT inspections in spring
    • 📦 Why spring is key for onboarding new clients and building revenue
    • ☀️ Summer peak season strategies: pricing, military contracts, and flexing capacity
    • 📊 2026 economic outlook: fuel prices, tariffs, and relocation trends
    • 📍 Where Americans are moving: Texas, Florida, Georgia & more
    • 🧠 Why forecasting and long-term planning sets Ace Relocation apart
    • 🔭 Plus: Dan’s new telescope, family holiday stories, and what’s ahead for Episode 100!

    Get expert insights on the moving industry in 2026 with Dan Lammers on Ace Relocation Nation. This episode covers winter weather risks, DOT inspection prep, peak season strategies, and key relocation trends across states like Texas, Florida, and Georgia. Learn how fuel prices, military contracts, and the economy impact your moving business strategy. Perfect for professional movers, logistics teams, and relocation companies planning for growth.

    00:00 – 🎉 Kicking Off 2026 & Episode 98
    01:00 – 🔁 2025 Reflections: The Year We Had to Have
    01:40 – 🔭 Dan’s Christmas Telescope & Stargazing Dreams
    02:35 – 🚁 Wishlist: Why Dan Wants a Drone Next
    03:00 – ✈️ Family Holidays, Rose Bowl, & Crimson Matchup
    04:20 – ❄️ Winter Weather Warnings for Moving Crews
    06:00 – ⚠️ Safety on the Roads: Snow, Ice & Flooding Risks
    07:00 – 🙌 Honoring Movers Working Through Harsh Winters
    07:55 – ⛓️ Chain Laws: What Drivers Must Know
    09:15 – 🧑‍⚖️ TV Lawyers vs. Truck Drivers: Dan’s Rant
    10:20 – 🌸 Spring = Growth: Onboarding Clients & New Starts
    11:45 – 📈 The Off-Peak Secret to a Profitable Year
    12:30 – 🔧 DOT Inspections: Brakes, Tires, Lights & More
    13:45 – 🗺️ Where Are People Moving in 2026?
    14:30 – 💸 Economy, Fuel Costs & Political Impacts
    16:50 – 🔄 Stability Returns: Why Dan Feels Optimistic
    18:30 – ☀️ Summer Peak Season Madness: May to August
    20:45 – 🪖 Military Contracts & Resetting Government Rates
    23:00 – 🚛 Flexing Crews, Trailers & Small Shipments
    24:15 – 🔥 Peak Season Pressure vs. Spring Prep
    24:50 – 🍂 Fall Vibes: Beautiful Weather, Slower Pace
    26:00 – 🏈 Fall Sports, Revenue Wrap-Up & The Icing on the Cake
    27:10 – 🧁 Looking Ahead: 2027 Planning Starts Now
    28:00 – 🧱 Ace’s Values: Long-Term Vision & Legacy
    29:30 – 🎙️ Episode 100 Tease & Listener Appreciation
    30:45 – ✨ Final Thoughts & New Year Wis

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  • 097 | Laura Marion Breaks Down ACE Relocation’s 2025 Wins and 2026 Strategy
    Dec 17 2025

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    In 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 Systemsand 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 growth

    Whether 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 listeners


    ACE Relocation, Laura Marion, international growth, logistics tech, Atlas Van Lines, corporate relocation, warehouse strategy, XPAT Relocation, 2026 business outlook.

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