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 […]

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 […]

(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.

The pandemic has proven that truck drivers are essential workers. However, the American Trucking Association estimates that there is a shortage of 90,000 drivers each year. Harrison Hoof, III, Senior Vice President of the Dallas-Fort Worth Region for Intermodal Cartage Company, shares his thoughts from his years of experience in the industry with News Channel […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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,” […]