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30
Nov
Director of Fleet Management Carlos Alas is Always a Driver at Heart
Carlos Alas knows what drivers need because he is one. He joined PDS as an owner operator 12 years ago and drove for the company for 9 years before becoming a driver instructor and then a recruiter and fleet manager […]
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22
Apr
IMC Companies Addresses Cargo Volume Surge with Key Investments in West Coast Operations
(Memphis, TN) – IMC Companies, the nation’s largest marine drayage company, recently announced the following investments in its west coast operations. These developments are intended to proactively address ever-increasing cargo volume, particularly in the California market.
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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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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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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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