Listen "090 | Ben Johnson on the Future of Moving: Inside Atlas Van Lines' Bold New Direction"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn 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. Ben shares his perspective on shipment size trends, driver retention, containerization, and the growing importance of technology adoption—including Atlas' push for tools like CrewPro and more streamlined operational rules.You’ll also hear insights on:📦 Changing customer behavior and the impact of the Amazon effect🚛 Challenges in van operator recruitment and retention🧠 Why building relationships across the agent network is more critical than ever📊 How data-driven decisions are improving service delivery and resource planning🏙️ The rebound of metro markets like San Francisco and New York post-COVID🎉 Upcoming events: the Atlas Truck Show and the Network Operations ConferenceWhether you're a moving industry professional, a logistics leader, or just relocation-curious, this episode offers a front-row seat to how Atlas Van Lines is preparing for a smarter, faster, more customer-focused future00:00 🎙️ Intro & Guest Welcome 01:08 🎉 Birthdays, Tacos & Cubs Talk 04:00 ⚾ World Series & DIY Moves 06:00 🏡 Family Life & Hiring Movers 09:10 📦 Shipment & Weight Trends 10:50 🗺️ Bay Area & NYC Migration Shift 13:20 🔄 Updating Ops Rules & Strategy 15:00 🤝 Agent Collaboration at Atlas 17:00 🚛 Faster Moves with Containers 19:00 👷 Van Operator Shortage & Tech 21:00 📱 CrewPro & Driver Support 24:00 ⚡ Customer Expectations Rising 25:45 👨👩👧👦 Tech & Traveling with Kids 28:00 🤳 Social Media for Communication 30:00 🧭 Preview: 2026 Ops Conference 33:45 🛻 Atlas Truck Show Details 38:00 🔮 Market Outlook for 2026 40:00 🎉 Bravo Week & Best Practices 41:30 🙌 Closing Thoughts 42:45 🎬 Outro & Credits#AtlasVanLines #RelocationIndustry #MovingIndustry #LogisticsLeadership #VanOperators #HouseholdGoods #RelocationTrends #MovingCompanyLife #DataDrivenOperations #TransportationTech #CrewPro #ContainerizedShipping #CustomerExperience #AmazonEffect #MovingWithTechnology #FleetManagement #SupplyChainInnovation #DriverRetention #LogisticsTrends #MobilitySolutions #CorporateRelocation #MovingSolutions #NetworkOperations #TruckShow2025 #AtlasEventsACE Relocation SystemsAtlasNet app on your smartphone AtlasNet iPhone AtlasNet Android