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Magellan Transport Logistics sponsors Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena and promotes major events through its various marketing channels. This is not the first time Magellan has been involved in supporting local entertainment and sports venues. The Jacksonville logistics company has sponsored the Jacksonville Jaguars for many years, partnered with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Jacksonville Icemen,…

December 18, 2021 is National Wreaths Across America day. The mission is to REMEMBER our fallen U.S. Veterans, HONOR those who serve, and to TEACH our children the value of freedom. Magellan Transport Logistics sponsored 20 wreaths for the event and employees volunteered to lay them and honor fallen soldiers graves.

Magellan Transport Logistics was recognized as one of the fastest growing privately held businesses in Jacksonville Florida, as well as, the 2nd Largest Veteran Owned Business – by the Jacksonville Business Journal. Next year Magellan has plans to move into the top spot with 2021 Forecasted Revenues of $375 M, and a growth-oriented business strategy….

Magellan Transport Logistics hosted a two-week Veteran Donation Drive through “Pick Up Please” at the corporate headquarters located at 8505 Baycenter Road. This donation drive was spearheaded by the 2021 Summer Interns – (photographed left to right: Alexanderia Crotts, Lyanne Melendez, Kevin DeLong, Shawn McBride, Amanda Morales, and John Roche.) Magellan staff generously donated clothing,…

6 interns, Amanda Morales(UF), Alexanderia Crotts(UNF), John Roche(UNF), Lyanne Melendez(UF), Shawn McBride(UNF), and Kevin DeLong(UNF) were awarded the Magellan Transport Logistics 2021 Summer Internship. All interns are provided with a mentor and are able to spend time in each corporate division with a focus on Logistics Operations. Exposure to all aspects of business practices from…

Last week Magellan Transport Logistics and Starbucks joined together to deliver cases of water to residents of Jackson, Mississippi who are suffering from a shortage in their water supply. Starbucks donated the pallets of water and Magellan Transport Logistics provided the transportation of the product. Starbucks Manager stated, “Thank you to the entire Magellan team!…

Magellan is very proud to support Operation Warp Speed and distribution of COVID-19 vaccine supply chain. Our team of Veterans are managing shipments of supply kits needed to administer the Vaccine throughout the United States. This is a historic and proud moment for our company, our country, and humanity. A special thank you to the…

If there is anything Tom Piatak learned while a cadet at the United States Military Academy and in his tenure as a soldier it’s this: Weigh your options, consider a decision and make a move. Standing still is a non-negotiable. Piatak — the founder, owner and chief executive of Jacksonville-based Magellan Transport Logistics — had…

Magellan has dispatched its Emergency Management Team to assist in the relief efforts resulting from the fires that are engulfing the Western Coast of the United States. Magellan trucks and employees Jason Harness and James Tonich are on site and ready to partner with FEMA in moving all essential supplies across the West Coast. Visibility…

Hurricane Laura was a deadly and damaging Category 4 weather event. In anticipation of landfall, FEMA awarded support mission to Magellan Transport Logistics at 1300 hours, Wednesday, August 26. Magellan had “boots on the ground” with trucks on site by 0930 Thursday, August 27, the day storm ravage the Louisiana coast. Setting up the Dallas…