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14
Jan
Early experience leads Moore to helm of National Drayage
From The Memphis Business Journal – Christopher Moore, President, National Drayage Services LLC First job: Parts clerk for a lawn mower shop Education: Bachelor of science in economics/finance from Christian Brothers University Residence: Arlington, Tenn. Business philosophy: Right is right, […]
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05
Jan
‘Port of first resort’ – Houston transport company moves HQ to La Porte
From The Houston Business Journal: For years it has been little more than a fenced-in, well-lit no-man’s land, but soon it will be the home of a far-reaching company with a forward-thinking leader. In November, Gulf Intermodal Services, a container-transport […]
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05
Jan
GIS relocating closer to port
From The Houston Chronicle: Gulf Intermodal Services has purchased a 10-acre container yard in La Porte, where it will build a new headquarters close to the Port of Houston. “This site was chosen because it offers quick accessibility to both […]
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30
Dec
Intermodal Cartage Group builds on Memphis base
Intermodal Cartage Group builds on Memphis base Joel Henry’s specialty is railroad and trucking transport, but lately he has gotten pretty good at riding roller coasters as well. Henry, president of Intermodal Cartage Group, a Memphis-based shipping and distribution business, […]
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29
Dec
Systems monitor deliveries, driver habits
From The Memphis Business Journal: When one thinks of truck drivers, the term “computer geek” doesn’t often spring to mind. However, today’s truckers, and trucking companies, are becoming increasing tech-savvy as a way of doing business better. Mike Hopper, CFO […]
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29
Dec
Honesty is the best policy for trucking executive
From the Commercial Appeal The details First job: My first job was at Graceland. I was awarded the 1986 “Entertainer of the Year” award by my peers. I was already a huge fan of Elvis, so that award was the […]
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28
Dec
TN firm buys Wilmer intermodal for $10.4M
From The Dallas Business Journal: Tennessee trucking and logistics firm Intermodal Cartage Co. has purchased a 100-acre container yard in Wilmer, south of Dallas, along Union Pacific Railroad. The Memphis-based company, which provides intermodal transportation services and specializes in import/export […]
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27
Dec
Tennessee trucking firm buys freight facility in Wilmer
A Tennessee trucking and logistics firm has bought a 100-acre freight facility south of Dallas in Wilmer. Intermodal Cartage Co. paid more than $10 million for the property, which is near Union Pacific Railroad Co.’s big cargo terminal on Interstate […]
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27
Dec
Henry leads Intermodal Cartage in moving most containers
The Memphis Business Journal recently did a profile on Joel Henry, President, Intermodal Cartage Co. Inc. First job: First paying job was when I was 14, roofing houses during summer break. But, I learned the meaning of work from my […]
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26
Dec
Local trucking firms see business boost from intermodal traffic gains this year
From The Memphis Business Journal: As intermodal freight hits the track toward growth, railroads are gaining momentum in profits and the local trucking industry looks to haul major profits. Locally, trucking firm Intermodal Cartage Co. Inc. is seeing a boost. […]
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