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 the 11th year, despite economic headwinds, suppressed military rates, and ongoing challenges in relocation logistics.
Dan also shares details on ACE’s 2026 trailer orders, the importance of DVIR compliance, and a special milestone celebrating 40 years of leadership from Larry Lammers.
🔑 In This Episode:
- ACE’s 2025 convention year results and outlook for 2026
- ATA’s lobbying on cargo theft, lawsuit abuse, and reinstating moving expense tax deductions
- Rising insurance premiums and how technology like dashcams helps mitigate risk
- Government-military contract updates: HomeSafe Alliance cancellation and the return to DP3
- Trailer procurement strategy and federal excise tax costs
- Fleet safety, maintenance, and driver training priorities
- Recognition of Larry Lammers' 40-year anniversary at ACE
- Streaming recommendation: Bad Sisters on Apple TV+⏱️
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
- 00:00 – Introduction and Trailer Order Deadline
- 01:14 – ATA Testimony & Government Affairs Recap
- 02:06 – Capitol Hill Call to Action: Join ATA’s Advocacy Effort
- 02:39 – Moving Expense Tax Deduction: What Happened?
- 03:33 – ATA Push for Cargo Theft Legislation
- 04:20 – Lawsuit Abuse and the Case for Dashcams
- 06:21 – Rising Insurance Premiums & Natural Disasters
- 06:55 – Military Moves: HomeSafe Cancelled, DP3 Returns
- 08:20 – Suppressed Rates and DOD Readiness Concerns
- 09:24 – NATO, Ukraine, and Global Tensions
- 10:16 – Looking Ahead: Military Funding and Logistics
- 10:45 – DVIR and Atlas Safety Training Push
- 12:29 – Trailer Cost, Maintenance, and Federal Excise Tax
- 13:52 – Why Maintenance Matters: Preventing Costly Breakdowns
- 14:17 – Celebrating 40 Years of Larry Lammers at ACE
- 15:16 – 2025 Convention Year Results: Record Hauling Numbers
- 16:47 – Sales Growth Despite Market Headwinds
- 17:18 – Self-Hauling Capacity and ACE's #1 Status
- 18:32 – Bookings Challenge and Looking Ahead to 2026
- 19:00 – Streaming Recommendation: Bad Sisters on Apple TV+
- 19:29 – Closing Thoughts & Listener Call-to-Action
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