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Jacksonville is a Navy town but the Army, Air Force and Marines appear on the first Veteran-Owned business list published by the Jacksonville Business Journal. The list ranks the companies by revenue, with the former servicemen involved in everything from law to software development to construction. Magellan is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business. We have…

Magellan Transport Logistics Owner & CEO Tom Piatak was recognized in an article today by the Jacksonville Business Journal for pursuing employees with a strong, military work ethic. Tom tries to hire veterans when can and believes that they, and the work ethic they possess, are a good match for Magellan’s business. Tom served five…

Melinda Gardepe and Dana Higginbotham have both recently been recognized at a Magellan Transport Logistics corporate banquet for achieving 5 years of company service. Melinda (Mindy) began with Magellan in May 2008 and manages the intermodal division, which has grown consistently during her time with MTL. Dana has been with Magellan since June 2008 and…

Magellan Transport Logistics (MTL) is pleased to announce that Shawn Thomas has been hired as Director of Government Logistics. He graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Shawn has been in logistics for 14 years and is a Veteran of the United States Navy. As the Director of Government Business Development, Shawn…

Today, we are proud to announce that Magellan Transport Logistics has been certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) by the US Department of Veteran Affairs, Center for Veterans Enterprise. The program recognizes Service Disabled Veterans who own and manage small businesses in America. As the US Small Business Administration describes it, The SDVOSB…

Retired Army Colonel Mike Prendergast recently recognized Magellan Transport Logistics Owner / CEO Tom Piatak as an Outstanding Jacksonville Employer by the Florida ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) Area 4 Committee. The recognition was presented during an Awards Luncheon at the Jacksonville University Davis College of Business.

Magellan Transport Logistics, a leading provider in transport logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management announced today they have been approved as an Indirect Air Carrier (IAC). Tom Piatak, Chairman & CEO of Magellan Transport Logistics, said, “The recent approval by the TSA provides Magellan continued expansion towards the core suite of services we offer our…

Magellan Transport Logistics is proud to announce that we are newly certified as a SmartWay Transport Partner by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The SmartWay Transportation Partnership, formed in 2004, is a government business organization that encourages environmentally responsible logistics management. Administered by the USEPA under their Office of Transportation and Air Quality…