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/
ACE Relocation Nation
093 | Fall Town Haul with Mike McHugh: Telematics, Tech & Trucking Tales
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 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 madness
01:22 🌞 SoCal weather vs. Pacific NW storms
02:44 🧭 Agenda: Fleet tech, Samsara, and beyond
03:00 🚛 Telematics transition to Samsara begins
04:10 🛠️ Why one platform matters: cameras, ELDs, trackers
05:11 📦 Rollout timeline through 2026 & 2027
06:52 🔄 Atlas-wide migration challenges
07:52 📊 Why Samsara is the superior choice
09:20 🏆 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 Schmidt
12:05 🛻 New categories coming to the Truck Show?
12:25 👏 Atlas is improving driver recognition
13:06 📲 Tech upgrades: CrewPro usage & adoption
14:47 ⚙️ More tech = faster billing = faster payments
15:24 📋 PVO profiles + labor net requirements
16:54 🔄 Tech-driven survival in a shrinking market
17:29 📈 Bookings up, but tech adoption still a barrier
17:57 📰 $7B/year freight theft via digital hijacking!
19:04 🔐 Security reminders: locks, vigilance, insurance
20:38 ⚖️ Weight rules are getting complex—ask early!
22:07 📤 Uploading weight tickets: what’s working, what’s not
23:13 🧾 Faster billing = faster payment for drivers
23:27 🏛️ Audits can come 2 years later (!)
24:10 📺 “The Wire” — 15 watches and counting!
26:17 🎬 Current streams: Tulsa King, Monster, Bad Sisters
29:28 ⚾ Seattle sports madness: M's, Seahawks, Sounders
30:01 🚤 Atlas Blue Blaster + hydro nostalgia
31:08 🏁 A tribute to Bill Muncey & the Atlas legacy
32:27 📊 Summer scores: mixed bag, but trending up
33:06 🔁 Finish strong: how to earn higher service ratings
35:02 🛠️ Vehicle maintenance—pre-trips & safety checks
37:00 💸 Preventative > Reactive: costs & consequences
38:00 🛡️ SALTA recap: risk mitigation, top 20% standing
38:40 🥇 Mission: #1 in volume, quality, and safety
39:09 🏌️♂️ Golf talk & networking wins
40:00 🎤 Wrap-up: Thanks to Podtastic & the listeners!
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