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