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Magellan Transport Logistics team members and Miss First Coast USA Sarah Rogers participated in the June 4th, Allegiant Walk for Wishes, presented by Lift Power, Inc. and W. W. Gay Mechanical Contractors. Philanthropic day out consisted of a 2 mile, laid-back walk by the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. The fun began at 8:30…

Melinda Gardepe, Magellan Transport Logistics Inside Sales Manager, attended the 2016 Dallas/Ft. Worth Veterans Summit held at the Grapevine Convention Center. Prime Contract and Industry Partner Participants included: Alcatel Lucent, American Airlines, AT&T, BABE Systems, SNSF, DynCorp, Energy Future Holdings, Hensel Phelps, L-3, Lockheed Martin, Laminate, Raytheon, Shell, Southwest Airlines, GSA, SBA PTAC, TMAC and…

The Tier 1 BMW Matchmaker Conference was held at the TD Convention Center in Greenville SC. Kip Douglass, Director of Sales from Magellan Transport Logistics was in attendance. The conference is one of the largest supplier diversity meetings in the southeast, this event is specifically designed for diverse companies to meet face-to-face with BMW Tier…

Jacksonville, FL (December 14, 2015) – Employees of Magellan Transport Logistics, a Jacksonville based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned business, assembled 80 thermal socks containing basic hygiene items for needy homeless veterans. Magellan Transport Logistics is a Patriot Award winning company for their support of veterans and members of the National Guard. President Tom Piatak, a former member…

Magellan Transport Logistics, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), will expand their corporate headquarters in Jacksonville FL. The additional space will facilitate the company’s short term growth plans. Founded in 2006, Magellan Transport Logistics provides transportation services throughout the United States to many fortune 500 companies. “This is a very exciting time for…

Detroit Michigan, October 2014-Magellan Transport Logistics attends Chrysler 15th Annual Matchmaker Event Magellan Transport Logistics attended the Chrysler 15th Annual Matchmaker event held at the Chrysler Corporate Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. Owner and CEO Tom Piatak was impressed with the event organization and vendor access for attending suppliers. Melinda Gardepe, Jack Morrison, Tom and Patty…

Magellan Transport Logistics ranked #3 -Top Veteran Owned Businesses in Northeast Florida (Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties) as released by the Jacksonville Business Journal October 2, 2015. Magellan Transport Logistics was founded in 2006 and has experienced unprecedented growth in the last three fiscal years. Magellan CEO, Tom Piatak, attributes…

Ian Jones has joined Magellan Transport Logistics in Sales and Operations. Ian brings 10 years of logistics experience and is a graduate of Liberty University.

Magellan Transport Logistics conducted a clothing drive in support of the Jacksonville – PACE Center for Girls. Thirteen boxes of adult, children and infant items were delivered on September 8, 2015 to PACE Coordinator Tamara Garrett. Magellan employees in attendance for PACE presentation included, Dana Higginbotham CFO, Courtney Brown- Accounting Manager, Aaron Thrift – Director…

Magellan Transport Logistics, the 4th largest Veteran Owned business in Jacksonville Florida hired Scott Cohen as Branch Manager for the new Illinois Branch. In this position, Scott will be responsible for coordinating staff and vendor relations to support the brokerage expansion in this market. Cohen attended Southeast Missouri State University and has over fifteen years…