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17
Nov
IMC Companies Offers Solutions to Help Customers Deal with Cargo Surge
As increased cargo volume surges to catch up to demand in the United States, a lack of drivers is causing havoc with the supply chain. The timing of events couldn’t come at a worse time as retailers ramp up stock for the holiday season. Unfortunately, it doesn’t show any signs of recovery soon. (more…)
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11
Nov
PDS Drivers Reflect on the Grand Opening of the Long Beach Bridge
On October 2, 2020 thirty trucks led the procession of the “first drive” over the new Gerald Desmond Bridge in Long Beach. IMC Companies was the only company to have three drivers participate in this milestone event. We invite you to hear from Carlos Alas, Aaron Torres and Deon Griffin about their experience as PDS drivers and about their involvement in the opening of this new bridge that connects workers, families and communities in the Long Beach area.
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09
Nov
Industry Veteran Randy Wright Celebrates 25 Years
In 1995, Randy Wright worked in a 3PL warehouse in Memphis as director of operations. Mark H. George (now chairman of IMC Companies) recruited Wright to come on as Vice President of Operations for Intermodal Cartage Company (IMCG). With no […]
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04
Nov
Improving the Driver Experience at Port, Rail and Customer Facilities
Open dialogue is a critical part of a positive driver experience, said Jim Gillis, president of IMC Companies’ Pacific Drayage Services Unit. “Take the time and listen to your drivers! If they feel that you are listening and acting on […]
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03
Nov
Reimagining the Supply Chain
Tennessee could use some good old volunteer spirit. The state, struggling under the economic and manufacturing slump that has swept the globe since the COVID-19 outbreak, has seen trade plummet and unemployment soar. Although economic indicators appear to be trending upward, forecasting is uncertain if not unpredictable, and supply chain stakeholders are plotting how to adapt to fluctuating volumes.
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12
Oct
AIS featured in the American Journal of Transportation
Jeff Banton, president of AIS, was recently interviewed about the relocation of the Charleston offices due to the significant growth of AIS in the Charleston market.
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06
Oct
We Knew Drivers Would Be Happy to Be Part of This Team
“Our industry is very stressful, and you have to have a positive family attitude and culture. IMC Companies is founded on the same principles as TIS, and we knew drivers would be happy to be part of their team,” says Jared Stewart, OIS Vice President. (more…)
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15
Sep
IMCG’s Harrison Hoof, III, Interviewed by News Channel 3
The pandemic has proven that truck drivers are essential workers. However, the American Trucking Association estimates that there is a shortage of 90,000 drivers each year.
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01
Sep
IMC Companies Receives Best in Benefits for the Third Year in a Row
IMC Companies was recognized this year as one of the 2020 top 10 Best in Benefit Winners by Milliman. The Best in Benefits Award recognizes employers who offer the best benefit plan relative to their peers. (more…)
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27
Aug
IMC Companies Opens New Container Storage Facility in Long Beach
We see the real-life effects of the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused havoc in the supply chain.
At IMC Companies, we needed to think outside of the box to quickly establish a loaded container yard outside the nation’s largest ports to meet our customer’s needs while providing relief to the congested SOCAL port facilities. This led to the opening of a brand new storage facility in August 2020. The new facility covers 10 acres and has the ability to ground 3,000 containers which creates more chassis availability in Los Angeles and the rest of the country. Our peel-off schedule allows trucks to drop off and pick up in an average of 10 minutes.
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