In his newsletter last week, Michael McKinney announced he has stepped down as president and CEO of AM Transport Services, and David Abell is assuming the role. “Change is important and healthy,” McKinney wrote, “you can’t grow without it.” ***** David Abell has been with AM Transport since...
“The reason to be in business is to have a good life.” - Bo Burlingham I need to mow the yard, plant the new bushes sitting in pots in front of the house, and clean the gutters because it’s been raining all spring. But I’ve been...
Pay the Man Have you heard this saying before? This is the slogan of one of my favorite professional athletes Josh Bridges. He’s a retired Navy Seal and five-time CrossFit Games Athlete. Pay the man? What does it mean? What are we paying him? Who is...
A recent article in Supply Chain Dive got us thinking about veterans in the transportation industry. Barry Hochfelder writes about the service people in World War II: The men and women who — without computer aid — arranged for 6,939 ships, 11,590 aircraft, 156,000 troops,...
by Justin Hatten, CTB In a rite of spring, AM Transport employees gathered April 21 at Musgrove Park for the company’s annual Community Clean-Up Day. With the temperature in the 40s, under sunny skies, volunteers Joel Carey, who organizes the event, Michael McKinney, David Abell, Jason Doris,...
By Michael McKinney, CTB This week, I was notified that AM Transport received a longevity award from the TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association) for 25 years of continuous membership since 1993. I have to admit, it’s pretty cool to be recognized, and it’s hard for me to believe...