After 38 Years, David Formella is Still Trucking
When David Formella started driving at age 20, he couldn’t imagine he’d stick with trucking for nearly 40 years. His tenure is evidence that anyone dedicated to learning a new career can succeed in it for a lifetime. Case in point – when he started, he didn’t even know how to drive a truck! With time […]
Mark H. George Speaks with Journal of Commerce
IMC Companies’ Chairman Mark H. George spoke to JOC.com in late 2016 about the future of drayage as the industry faces major change on the ocean carrier side and the importance of technology investment as well as his company’s Northeast expansion plans. To view this interview, visit the Journal of Commerce.
AIS Named Mid-Atlantic Trucking Company of the Year
Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corporation recently announced that it awarded Atlantic Intermodal Services with the prestigious Trucking Company of the Year award for the Mid-Atlantic region. In a congratulatory letter to AIS, Evergreen’s president, Roy Amalfitano, noted that, “Atlantic Intermodal Service’s consistent level of performance as a transportation partner has earned this recognition.” AIS president, […]
Mark H. George Talks about IMC’s Beginnings
Despite having more than 2,000 employees in multiple cities and close to $300 million in revenue, Mark George, chairman of IMC Cos., attributes his business’ success to one simple thing: “Being in the right place at the right time with the right idea has a lot to do with the success of IMC,” George says. […]
Why is it Important to Keep Quality Chassis?
When it comes to intermodal highway transport, there’s a close link between safety and productivity. Members of IANA’s Maintenance and Repair Committee and IANA leadership, all agree their top priority is a safer, more productive industry. Three committee task forces have primary responsibilities in the areas of chassis safety, maintenance and productivity. They are the Road Ready Chassis Task […]
Lifeblood Hosts Blood Drive at IMCG’s Depot
Co-workers, friends and family of Lloyd Jones gathered Dec. 3 to honor the transportation veteran with a luncheon and blood drive. Jones, who has been driving trucks since 1975, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “Our goal with this event was to celebrate his career and his life,” said Barry Bernard, VP of Intermodal Cartage […]
Transportation firm to expand in Greensboro
After expanding its Triad work force at a Greensboro office it opened a few years ago, a Charleston, S.C.-based company that specializes in transportation services such as import/export cargo shipments is planning to move to a larger facility nearby by Feb. 1. Atlantic Intermodal Services opened a 1,500-square-foot office at 3225 Pinecroft Court in 2012, with one crew […]
Turning trucking around with Technology
IMC Companies’ Chairman Mark H George spoke with the Journal of Commerce about how technology can help with the truck driver shortage, increase productivity, and the benefits of Memphis as ‘America’s Distribution Center.’ To view, visit the Journal of Commerce video library HERE.