ACE Relocation Nation
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/
Episodes
In this episode, we break down the biggest forces shaping the moving and trucking industry in 2026 — from rising insurance costs and nuclear verdicts to the growing importance of telematics, fleet technology, and risk mitigation. As insurance markets tighten, being “insurable” has become mission critical, making data, safety culture, and operational discipline more important than ever. We also discuss real-world winter o...
In this powerful episode of Ace Relocation Nation, we sit down with Denise Lammers to reflect on 27 years of leadership, growth, and transformation inside the corporate relocation and moving & storage industry.
From manual accounting systems in 1998 to multi-state expansion, HR modernization, Texas headquarters growth, and post-COVID relocation shifts — this episode captures the evolution of a leading Atlas Van Lines ...
Welcome to Episode 100 of the ACE Relocation Nation Podcast! 🚚🎉
We’ve hit a major milestone — 100 episodes! In this special edition, hosts Dan Lammers and Anthony Johnson Jr. look back at how it all started, from the early “What’s Your 20?” days to becoming the trusted voice of ACE Relocation Services.
💬 Along the way, they cover:
- The evolution of the podcast: name changes, early guests, production struggles
- Real-life...
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, ke...
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 ever...
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 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 grow...
In 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 ...
In 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 ...
Ready 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 m...
Welcome 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 flee...
TQL’s Ryan O’Leary on What Shippers and Brokers Need to Know
In this powerhouse episode of the ACE Relocation Nation Podcast, host Dan Lammers sits down with Ryan O’Leary, freight brokerage expert from Total Quality Logistics (TQL) — the second-largest freight brokerage in North America.
Together, they break down key freight and logistics trends for 2025, including:
- How tariffs are reshaping global trade and impacting s...
In this episode of ACE Relocation Nation, hosts Dan Lammers and Anthony “AJ” Johnson Jr. are back with laughs, stories, and straight talk about relocation life, streaming obsessions, and what’s ahead for Q4.
From forgotten glasses and Pittsburgh football weekends to airport drama, The Wire, and driver safety, it’s a full-on ride through the real, the ridiculous, and the relevant. AJ even (sort of) apologizes — and no, not...
In this must-listen episode of ACE Relocation Nation, host Dan Lammers sits down with Ben Johnson, Senior Director of Operations at Atlas Van Lines, for an inside look at the trends, technologies, and strategic shifts reshaping the future of relocation.
Together, they explore how Atlas is modernizing operations, improving agent collaboration, and leveraging data to stay ahead in a competitive and rapidly evolving industry...
In this episode of ACE Relocation Nation, host Dan Lammers welcomes back Lisa Susca, a veteran San Diego realtor with over 17 years of experience, now making waves at Compass.
They dive into the Southern California real estate market, exploring how technology and predictive algorithms are changing the way agents connect with clients, why inbound moves to California are on the rise again, and what’s shaping today’s buyer–s...
🎧 Episode 88 – From Crazy Train to Supply Chains: A Tribute to Ozzy & Tech in Motion
Hosted by Dan Lammers
In this heartfelt and forward-looking episode, host Dan Lammers pays tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting on how rock music shaped a generation—and how innovation is shaping the future of the moving and relocation industry.
With guest Lisa Suska postponed until August, Dan dives into a solo session p...
In this episode of ACE Relocation Nation, host Dan Lammers recaps major developments impacting the relocation and trucking industry. From new legislative efforts in Washington to the impact of military contract changes and rising insurance costs, this episode is packed with industry insights and company updates.
You'll hear how ACE Relocation Systems continues to lead the pack as the #1 hauler at Atlas Van Lines for ...
Peak season is in full swing at ACE, and Anthony Johnson Jr. (AJ) returns to the podcast just in time to help break it all down. From trailers hitting the road to commercial moving wins and storage volume bouncing back, this episode is packed with insight, energy, and of course — a little smack talk.
Host Dan and AJ dive into:
- The logistics behind a true "turn and burn" summer
- How the team is managing SIT (Sto...
After his first-ever June vacation in 35 years, Dan Lammers returns from a two-week Italian adventure—only to dive straight into peak season chaos, major industry shakeups, and global uncertainty. In this episode, Dan shares personal reflections from the hills of Tuscany to the roundabouts of Florence, before pivoting to the pressing news rocking the moving world: the Department of Defense has pulled the plug on the Glob...
In this episode of the ACE Relocation Nation podcast, host Dan Lammers reconnects with longtime friend and Long Beach dockworker Erik Jones, who shares 27 years of frontline experience at the Port of Long Beach, America’s busiest shipping hub.
From towering cranes and massive container vessels to the shifting tides of international trade, automation, and tariff impacts, Erik offers an insider’s view of the port’s operatio...
Welcome to episode 83 of ACE Relocation Nation! In this packed episode, Dan Lammers dives into the latest moving industry trends, business updates, and exciting developments at ACE. As the 2025 peak season kicks off, Dan shares why shipment volumes are up, what it means for the household goods relocation market, and how ACE is staying ahead in both domestic and international moving services.
Tune in for insights on the ec...
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