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 before landing his current role of director of fleet management for PDS. “I want drivers […]

Mason George, president of National Accounts at IMC Companies was a guest on the Manufacturing Supply Chain CEO Podcast. Hosted by Martin Harshberger, Mason discussed current bottlenecks in the supply chain and how peel piles can help ease congestion. “We’re hoping those in the industry will work together on peel piles to create synergies and […]

IMC Companies already has plans in place to increase its footprint at its new Collierville HQ in Schilling Farms. As the company transitions from its current HQ at 3150 Lenox Park Blvd. in Memphis — its home base since 2008 —the company is also making more additions at its new property. Sherrie Hollis, IMC’s chief […]

A ‘peel pile’, ‘peel-off’ or ‘flow stack’ is a concept first introduced in 2015 that is getting more usage at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as a result of the increase in 2021 import cargo congestion, according to Mason George, president of IMC Companies, National Accounts.  In an interview with the American […]

Recently the Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbor Commissioners approved a plan to clear cargo off the docks to create space to receive additional vessels. Under the 90-day policy, a “Container Excess Dwell Fee” will be assessed for containers that dwell on the terminals. What We Know The ports will charge the ocean carriers $100 […]

The news is a-buzz with the recent announcement about extending port hours to help ease cargo congestion at the ports. Certainly, that will help. However, the bottleneck plaguing the supply chain is a complex issue – and solving it will require multiple solutions and collaborations across the industry. At IMC Companies we’ve seen “peel piles” […]

Connecting with people means everything to Ray Young, owner operator at AIS. He and his wife have two grown daughters and four grandchildren. His family is one of many reasons Ray is grateful for his flexible work schedule that allows him to be home daily.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and IMC Companies officials announced today that the company will invest $23 million to expand its Shelby County headquarters operations.