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BEST OF THE BEST CONTEST
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Atlas Best-of-the-Best Contest (U.S. Group 1)

Atlas Best-of-the-Best Contest (U.S. Group 2)

Atlas Best-of-the-Best Contest (Canada Agents)

Atlas Best-of-the-Best Contest

Atlas Best-of-the-Best Contest

Each year as a part of BRAVO, Atlas hosts a Best of the Best PVO contest in which Atlas Agents are invited to nominate Professional Van Operators they feel positively represent Atlas and their Agencies. 

This year's nominations were reviewed to ensure nominees truly represent the vest of the best in areas of risk mitigation, safety, claims, and customer service. Votes were cast from September 24 - 28, 2025, and the final results are in.  

Congratulations to the 2025 Best of the Best PVOs!

U.S. Group 1:

Moses Martin, Smith Dray Line (2272)

Moses grew up in the moving business, working alongside his father at Smith Dray Line before running his own truck and crew. A devoted father of six, he makes time for family while leading a team that is known for being respectful, helpful, and professional—including his sons who now work by his side. Moses is frequently requested for Aires short-haul moves and often trusted with long-distance assignments as well.

His resilience is unmatched—after surviving a life-threatening injury while protecting a family member, he returned to work as soon as he was able, continuing to deliver outstanding service and customer care. Moses’ dedication to both his family and his customers reflects his deep love for the business. The Smith Dray Line team expresses their pride in all he has overcome and the excellence he demonstrates every day.

U.S. Group 2:

Manny Salgado, Alexander's Mobility Services (0207)

Manny started as a crew member 30 years ago. He was a local driver before joining the operations team for two Atlas agents. After moving to the Carolinas, Manny joined the Alexander's team, and, to the gratitude of our transferees, he expanded to covering everything east of the Mississippi. Manny believes in putting the right guys on his jobs and works hard to build effective teams on every move. Transferees praise him for his leadership of his crew, flexibility, resourcefulness, and creativity.  

Canada:

Bob Langille, Highland Van & Storage (8808)

Bob always has a smile on his face and puts his customers first. He is willing to help out and makes extremely helpful suggestions about moves. Bob has been with Atlas for over 30 years and has adapted to all of the changes with positivity. He has been a leader with the electronic inventories and has built a wealth of knowledge that he shares freely. He has always been considered one Atlas Canada's top drivers for the past three decades; his record speaks for itself.

2024 Best of the Best Winners

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U.S. Group 1

JR Perez, Alexander's Mobility Services (0218)
JR is leader at Alexander's and in the industry, serving as a PVO spokesperson and early adopter of technology as well as training numerous other PVOs and crew members. JR was presented with the 2023 Milton Maxwell Hill Spirit Award in recognition of his leadership, 'whatever it takes' attitude, and commitment to his fellow team members.

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U.S. Group 2

Randy Wayne, Imlach Group (1130)
A Michigan native, Randy Wayne began his PVO career in 1986 when he joined the Imlach Group and Atlas Van Lines families. Randy’s appreciation for meeting new customers and seeing new places drives his ambition and his top-notch scores. His attitude and mentality ensure that customers feel supported and at ease during their entire moving process, making every experience with him seamless and stress-free.

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Canada Group

Chris Hatfield, AMJ Campbell Barrie (8977)
After starting as a swamper travelling through the U.S. and Canada, Chris received his license to become a van operator. He handles every shipment with exceptional care and consistently communicates effectively with shippers. Chris puts tremendous effort into every haul, always striving to achieve the highest ratings and a perfect 5/5 on every task he undertakes.