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ROAD Day 22 and Van Operator SurveyHonoring Great ServiceAnnual ROAD Day Pays Tribute to Atlas Van OperatorsThe Atlas chain of service is strong, thanks to some ofthe most conscientious professional van operatorsin the industry. As it has every year since 1988, the entireAtlas family dedicated a day in September to honor theseprofessionals for their excellent service. Atlas agenciesacross the U.S. hosted a variety of appreciation events.At headquarters, Atlas van operators enjoyed Subwaysandwiches – one of their all-time favorite foods, accordingto the “King of the Road” survey. And each Atlas vanoperator received a gift of appreciation – a stainless steelwarming mug that holds coffee or tea at a pleasant 140° F.Atlas is pleased to thank Gold Sponsors – Windfalland Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions; and Bronze Sponsors– Freightliner-Western Star of Evansville and Melcher.With their support, Atlas awarded gift cards valued atover $3,000 to 30 van operators in a random drawing.Here are a few of our prize winners…$500 Visa Gift CardDouglas C. Mann, Weleski Transfer (2151)Henry L. Bowie, Reads Moving Systems of Carolina (1714)$300 Visa Gift CardFrank E. Dhennin, DMS Moving Systems of Alabama (801)David D. Dague, Avatar Relocation of NY (444)Clifton Richardson, Gollott Bros. Moving Co. (956)To thank Atlas agencies for taking part in ROAD Dayevents, five received a free lunch for their entire office staffin a random drawing among participating agencies.Congratulations to the winners!Apple Valley Transfer & Storage, Inc. (0125)Mountain States Moving and Storage Company, Inc. (1451)Affordable Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. (0338)Atlantic Relocation Systems (1038)Daniel’s Moving and Storage, Inc. (1380)Stainless Steel Warming MugAce World Wide of Nevada (711)DMS Moving Systems (800)Alexander’s Mobility Service (218)Imlach & Collins Bros. (1132)Gold Sponsors:All Seasons Moving and Storage (442) Atlantic Relocation Systems (1021)Thompson Moving & Storage (1995) Wayne Moving & Storage (2118)Bronze Sponsors:Kings Share WisdomWhat can you learn from an Atlas Van Operator?Everyone knows Atlas van operators bring special skills to their work. Each isa packing-and-loading wizard, a customer relations specialist, and a brass tacksbusinessperson all rolled into one. They also represent a wealth of knowledgegained over thousands upon thousands of miles logged over the road.As it has every year since 2003, Atlas surveyed our “Kings of the Road” fortheir views about life atop the pavement. We received 340 responses (oursecond most ever) from van operators in 43 states. With seven years of surveysunder the belt, here are a few nuggets you may find of interest:Why They Chose AtlasExcellent Van Operators have no shortage of choices when it comes to buildinga career. Why did these pros choose Atlas? The top three answers: “money andmiles” (income), “advancement opportunities,” and “driver respect.”To see the complete results from Atlas’ 2009 Kings of the Road survey at:www.atlasworldgroup.com/surveys.The Kings’ Top Picks7 Years RunningMost Scenic Roadway: Interstate 70 – CO, KS, PA, UTMotor Oil Used: 1st – Shell Rotella, 2nd – Mobil DelvacFavorite Truck Stop Chain: PetroState with Best Rest Rooms: FloridaFavorite Pastime Off-Work: Hang out with family and friends5 Years RunningFavorite Fast Food: Subway4 Years RunningMost Boring Roadway: I-10 – AL, AZ, CA, FL, NM, TX(Also in third place this yearas “most scenic.” Go figure!)Favorite Hotel Chain: Super 8Most Effective Antacid: Tums (Rolaids is a close second)Best Part of Job: Meeting and working with peopleacross the countryMost Difficult: Eating right24 Atlas Amplifier • Winter 2009 Atlas Amplifier • Winter 2009 25