I-40 Bridge Closure Creates Jams
The impact of the closure of the Hernando de Soto Bridge on I-40 has put local transportation and intermodal firms in a jam. The I-40 bridge typically handles 40,000 vehicles a day, with 12,500 of them being commercial trucks. Joel Henry, president of Memphis-based Intermodal Cartage Co., an IMC Companies brand, said movement of products […]
IMC increases California footprint, adds new services
A locally-based intermodal firm continues to grow its West Coast operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. IMC Cos.’ West Coast brand — Pacific Drayage Services (PDS) — opened a new location in Fontana, California, on May 1. As part of the investment into the Fontana location, company officials said an additional 100 long-term leased chassis are […]
OIS is Fighting Human Trafficking
Every human can play a part in the fight against human trafficking – but there is one particular job in which a person has the potential to significantly combat this threat: the professional driver.
A Conversation with Joel Tracy, CIO of IMC
Sridhar Sunkara sits down with Joel Tracy, Chief Information Officer for IMC Companies, as they dive into the world of intermodal transportation logistics and how technology is playing a critical role in many areas like operational efficiencies, fleet efficiencies, customer experience, driver experience, and other areas at IMC Companies. Also, Joel explains how new and […]
Joel Henry on 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 […]
Jim Gillis on Driver Experiences at Port
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 their recommendations or helping to solve a problem, then you’ll drive engagement with your fleet,” […]
Atlantic Intermodal Services featured in AJOT
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.
Jared and Sandy Stewart Discuss the History of OIS
“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. Treating drivers like family was the rule of TRANSInternational Systems […]