Welcome to Episode 79 of the ACE Relocation Nation Podcast, your go-to resource for insights in the moving and storage industry. In this solo episode, host Dan Lammers shares unfiltered thoughts from the latest Atlas Van Lines operations and safety meetings in Dallas, dives into the CSA scores, and talks about how driver behavior, seatbelt usage, and vehicle maintenance are impacting DOT compliance.
Topics include:
- Why seatbelt compliance is more important than ever
- How telematics like Lytx and SureCam are changing safety culture
- The latest on Atlas’s DOT maintenance violations
- Risk mitigation strategies from SALTA group captive
- Updates on ACE's hauling plan and service performance
- Insights into State Department moves and the big opportunities they bring
- How to prevent cargo theft and vehicle infractions
- Dan’s first ever Spring Training experience in Peoria, AZ 🌵⚾
Whether you're an ACE driver, dispatch manager, or someone interested in fleet safety, DOT regulations, and logistics leadership, this episode is packed with real talk and operational gold.
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and check your seatbelt before driving!
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 - Intro & Safety Message
00:47 - Flying Solo & Semi-Retirement Reflections
02:15 - Spring Training & March Madness Talk
03:00 - Order Intake Trends & Business Forecast
04:20 - Atlas Ops Meeting Recap
05:01 - SALTA Risk Mitigation Insights
06:39 - Telematics: Lytx vs SureCam
07:18 - Seatbelt Citations & CSA Score Impacts
09:29 - DOT Pre-Trip Inspection Requirements
10:53 - Atlas Compliance Warnings
11:46 - Safety Department’s Role & Everyone’s Responsibility
13:05 - Consultant Feedback & Atlas Reputation Risks
15:16 - Town Hall Preview & Networking Wins
16:40 - ACE Reputation & Operational Excellence
17:23 - Personal Conveyance Abuse Explained
18:06 - State Department Work: Rules & Opportunities
20:14 - Hauling Plan Update & ACE's Strength in Volume
22:24 - Agent Traffic: Coordination is Key
24:25 - Cargo Theft Prevention Tips
26:31 - Pre-Trip Musts: Wipers, Lights, Fire Extinguishers
28:33 - Ryder Maintenance Program Preview
30:04 - Final Tips: Medical Cards, Glasses, Attitude with DOT
31:28 - Closing Message: Banding Together for Safety & Volume
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