IMC EVP Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce
During her testimony, Lemm commented that, “Agriculture and forest products constitute the largest segment of our country’s exports.” She went on to address the impact that bottlenecks in the supply chain have on these products by noting, “If we cannot deliver, affordably and dependably, to our customers in Asia, Europe and around the world, someone […]
IMC Helps ‘Move the Needle’ on Supply Chain
It takes time to reinvent the wheels that move boxloads of imported goods that stock the shelves of retailers like Walmart and Target. If it weren’t for wheeled intermodal chassis, those shipping containers couldn’t move from rail yards to distribution centers, which makes them a hot commodity among specialists in the container hauling, or drayage […]
Mark H. George in 2019 JOC Executive Commentary
IMC Chairman, Mark H. George was featured in the 2019 Journal of Commerce Executive Commentary, Taking the Helm. “We believe the driver shortage is receiving appropriate attention and improvements will continue to be made. IMC Companies in The Daily News
Jeff Banton, AIS, Talks Congestion Relief
Jeff Banton, president of Charleston-based Atlantic Intermodal Services, said a drayage move from Wando to the railyards would cost about $200. But some independent drivers will charge as little as $85 to $100. “These guys are flying on I-526,” Banton said. “There was a real big accident on I-526 recently that shut down traffic for […]
Donna Lemm on Industry Inefficiencies
Chassis shortages and dislocations are rampant at rail facilities as well as marine terminals and seem to be increasing in frequency despite developments such as the formation of the pool of pools in Southern California, a recently announced chassis pool in the Southeast, and additional options offered by newer intermodal equipment providers to supplement the […]
IMC Awarded “Best In Benefits” In The Mid-South
Memphis-based IMC Companies received the Best in Benefits Award at a recent Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance event. The award recognizes employers who offer the best benefit plans relative to their peers. Using medical plan designs, premiums and contributions from employers in the Benefits Benchmarking Survey, consulting firm Milliman calculates the benefit value and cost for […]
Jeffrey Holmes Talks About the MyDriver App
Jeffrey Holmes was one of the first IMC Companies drivers to test a new app that would decrease the amount of time it takes to scan paperwork. “As all drivers know, every minute counts on the road. This app helped me save both time and gas, which affected my take-home pay in a positive way.” […]
IMC Named in Top 100 For-Hire Carriers in North America
Transport Topics names IMC Companies a leader in the top for-hire carriers in North America. IMC Companies ranked 80 out of the Top 100, an increase of two positions from their 2018 ranking. The Transport Topics Top 100 and accompanying sector lists rank the largest for-hire carriers in the United States, Canada and Mexico based […]