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Tom Piatak, a West Point graduate and Gulf War veteran, discovered his interest in logistics while serving in the Army. After earning an MBA and working at CSX in Jacksonville, he and his wife, Patty, founded Magellan Transport Logistics in 2006. Starting small, they restructured the company during the financial crisis, leading it to become…

This year in honor of the Magellan being a Service Disabled Veteran Owned business, the entire company worked together to collect items for the Vietnam Veterans of America foundation. The mission of the Vietnam Veterans Project is to help bring items & supplies to struggling veterans locally in Duval and St. Johns County. Magellan employees…

Magellan’s commitment to sustainability has added a new procedure today. Every employee received a free Magellan coffee mug yesterday as we remove the one time use coffee cups from our offices. This year to date we have used over 18,000 coffee cups. This number will officially drop to 0 for the foreseeable future with the…

As the Grand Canyon Fires continues to challenge the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, the emergency response team at Magellan Transport Logistics has been unwavering in its support for both the firefighters on the frontlines and the communities impacted by this devastating event. Recently, we had the privilege of delivering critical supplies directly to…

As college and universities begin their summer breaks, Magellan Transport Logistics managers and staff prepare for the arrival of their summer interns.  Connor Chason, Tim Connery, Chris Carlos, Thomas Slagle and Nicholas Garcia were awarded the coveted spots for the “Magellan Transport 2025 Summer Internship”. Interns are partnered with a mentor, allotted time in each…

Magellan cares deeply about small businesses. We continue to do outreach to the small business community and help transportation & logistics entrepreneurs find opportunities. If you are interested in getting more information on an upcoming Webinar hosted by Justin Kane, Director of Strategic Capture here at Magellan – register by using the link below! The…

Magellan has activated its weather emergency team in response to the floods that are devastating Kentucky. These floods caused mass destruction to the local communities leaving many without shelter, water, food and all other essential supplies. The Magellan team is currently partnered with FEMA in moving shipments of emergency relief supplies to all areas that…

Magellan Transport Logistics is proud to be the Official Logistics Partner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and a certified diverse supplier! As leaders in the industry, we are excited to participate in the JSEB Logistics Partner Information Event to connect with carriers, small businesses, and logistics professionals looking to grow and collaborate. Join us at this…

Magellan donated and sent two employees to attend the Kehe Golf Tournament benefiting the Kehe Cares Foundation. The Kehe Cares Foundation helps provide citizens who are struggling with hunger, poverty and educational challenges get the help they desperately need. This foundation helps set up the citizens on the right track to be able to get…

This week, we had the incredible opportunity to give back to those who have given so much for our country. Magellan Transport Logistics proudly donated 40 tickets to local veterans to attend the Nov 7th Jacksonville Jaguars game at Everbank Field. We believe that our veterans deserve all the appreciation we can offer. We hope…