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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…

Kip Douglass, Magellan Transport Logistics Director of Sales attended the 32nd Annual EEI Supplier Diversity Conference, June 2-5, 2015 held at the Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Whether you’re a supplier looking for customers, or a customer looking for a supplier, EEI’s Annual Supplier Diversity Conference is a must-attend event. The conference includes…

Jacksonville, FL (May 10th, 2015) – Magellan Transport Logistics, the 4th largest Veteran Owned business in Jacksonville Florida has appointed Eric Gebicke as Branch Manager for Jacksonville North. In this position, Eric will be responsible for coordinating staff and vendor relations to ensure division sales and operations for brokerage expansion. Gebicke is a graduate of…

Jacksonville, FL- Because you’ve come this far, you understand the real point. You’re ready to work hard and to apply your training, insight and skill in creative ways. You may be a recent high school graduate- or college student. If you’re independent but also a team player, if you’re bright and motivated, if you value…

Magellan Transport Logistics was represented with Owner/CEO Tom and Patty Piatak in attendance as a logistics supplier for the L-Brands Supplier Diversity Conference in Columbus Ohio, May 2015. Round tables discussions were conducted post corporate presentations. L- Brands, which includes The Limited Brand, Victoria Secret, Bath and Body Works, Henri Bendel and La Senza strongly…

Dana Higginbotham, from Magellan Transport Logistics was named “Ultimate Financial Officer” at the 6th annual Ultimate Financial Officer Awards luncheon held at the Marriot Southpoint Convention Center on September 11, 2014. The role of the Financial Officer has evolved. Not only do they encourage and adapt to changing business models, but ensure core accounting and…