In a world of publicly held corporations and boards of directors, it can seem as though the unique culture of family-owned operations is lost. However, there is still a handful of private, family-owned and operated businesses that focus on a culture built by their employees and customers. At J&M Tank Lines, Inc. we are proud […]
April has come and gone quickly, but this month has yet again been busy for the J&M Family! Distracted Driving Awareness Month April was Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This month is designed to help educated and remind drivers to stay alert and engaged with the road. Distractions can include texting, looking at your GPS, […]
March has been busy, but a memorable month for everyone at J&M. As we ramp up for the summertime, we took some time to acknowledge a group of great drivers, show some appreciation to our employees and give back to those in need. Million Mile Awards Friday, February 25th and March 4th, J&M held their […]
J&M is well-known in the industry for our signature orange trucks with chrome accents and a white stripe that runs from the side of the hood, across the door and to the back of the cab. In 2013 our orientation van, the “Mobile Training Unit”, was designed to replicate that of our trucks. A J&M […]
America’s Road Team January 18, the American Trucking Associations announced 22 professional truck drivers who will be 2022-2023 America’s Road Team Captains. Thisis a group of professional truck drivers with superior safety records. They will speak at schools, attend industry events, or meet policymakers on behalf of the trucking industry. This year’s class includes drivers […]
The end of the year has come and gone and we have been hard at work. The holiday season is often the slower time of year, however, we have not slowed down one bit. Wreaths Across America J&M has been involved with Wreaths Across America for several years, typically delivering wreaths to cemeteries throughout Florida. […]
This year started off busy and we have not slowed down one bit! The pandemic and the driver shortage has come with challenges, but J&M and the trucking industry continue to stay essential. Check out what we have been doing these last few months. Birmingham Terminal Opening Last month we opened a new terminal in […]
Summer has officially started here at J&M Tank Lines and things are off to a great start! Summertime is often the busiest time of the year for tankers and J&M is following that trend after a year that has not let up! J&M Launches New Pay Plan June 1, 2021, J&M announced a new pay […]
This year J&M partnered with Women In Trucking to host local Girl Scout Troops at a unique and fun event centered around the trucking industry. The girls had the opportunity to learn more about the supply chain process their Girl Scout Cookies go through to get to them, starting with the raw materials. We opened […]
It is rare to find potential employee and employer stories such as Robert P. and J&M these days. There is a high demand for professional drivers throughout the industry, if one company is not a fit or requirements do not match up, there are hundreds of other options for that driver to choose from. Usually, […]
This year is off to a busy start for J&M, as more business opportunities arise and other industry challenges come to light. The pandemic has created challenges; however, the Trucking Industry is as essential as ever. Check out all things J&M and Industry related from Quarter 1. Referral Contest The need for quality drivers is […]
2020 brought unprecedented challenges for people, companies and organizations across the world. Fortunately, Wreaths Across America was able to uphold its annual tradition of National Wreaths Across America Day on December 19, 2020 despite such challenges. Every December, Wreaths Across America spreads its mission to Remember, Honor and Teach by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington […]
Mike Russell Trucking Image Award The American Trucking Association presented J&M Tank Lines, Inc. with the Mike Russell Trucking Image Award, for a motor carrier, during this year’s virtual Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 26, 2020. This award is given to one motor carrier, one state association and one professional driver who has gone […]
As far back as Harold and Peter Sumerford can remember, J&M has held its Employee Appreciation Picnic each year without fail. The picnic was started by Harold Sumerford, Sr. and carried on by Harold, Jr. and Peter after taking leadership of J&M Tank Lines. This year’s COVID-19 outbreak posed a serious threat to a tradition […]
July and August have sent encouraging vibes throughout J&M Tank Lines as the summer season begins to wind down. While COVID-19 is still present across the country, proper PPE has shown its effectiveness in protecting against the virus and helping to keep our J&M family healthy. As companies continue to open back up, freight opportunities […]
Many of our nation’s professional drivers have seen an extreme slowdown in freight, a shut down in some cases, as a result from the world-wide COVID-19 pandemic. Other drivers have been fortunate to maintain consistent loads and steady pay while making adjustments to their day to day operations. For company drivers, such as J & […]
J & M Tank Lines continues to prosper and grow each year through forward-thinking leadership and the hard work of each employee, at every level. 2019 was a year of next-level planning and business opportunities, which included plans of a new corporate office. Summer and fall 2019 brought ownership of the previous Valley National Bank […]
As our country adapts to the world-wide epidemic that is the coronavirus (COVID-19), so do the many industries that support the United States economy. Each day is filled with new statistics, new local and federal orders, new medical advice and a new normal. Those in the trucking industry have always recognized this industry to be […]
The first quarter of 2020 has been a busy one at J & M Tank Lines. While most companies are showing a slow-down in operations, we remain steady with more growth on the horizon. These first few months have allowed J & M to recognize the newest inductees to the J & M Million Mile […]
New programs are developing in the trucking industry to test the abilities of drivers under the age of 21, in hope of opening a new market of professional truck drivers. It is currently legal for drivers as young as 18 years old to hold a CDL and travel intrastate, however they are not able to […]
The excitement and joy that spread across J & M Tank Lines’ Professional Driver, Darrien Henderson’s face told J & M Tank Lines’ CEO, Harold Sumerford, Jr. all he needed, to confirm he made the right choice by nominating Henderson for the NTTC Professional Tank Truck Driver of the Year award. Sumerford informed Henderson he […]
In 2018, J & M Tank Lines was honored to participate in Wreaths Across America, where a J & M 2018 Kenworth T680 sleeper cab and a new dry van with special wrapping, were dedicated to the cause. Vice President of Maintenance, Billy Lollar, volunteered to drive and deliver the wreaths assigned to J & […]
There are a lot of things you will have to learn during your first year, and many drivers remember their first year as the most challenging part of their truck driving careers. Your first year will test you, but experienced drivers encourage first-year truckers to push through. It gets better! Driving a truck is like any other job; you have to pay your dues and gain experience to get where you want to be.
Are you trying to decide whether you want to drive for a trucking company or invest in your own truck? Many truck drivers struggle with this decision. We help you navigate the different questions you might have and explain why we think driving for a company like J&M can offer more freedom than driving your own truck. […]
Are you one of the millions of people in the U.S. who are either underemployed or can’t find a job at all? A lot of people think there is a shortage of good paying jobs in America, and you probably hear a lot about the unemployment rate. What a lot of people don’t realize is […]
We are committed to being a leader in the bulk transportation industry. We work to help keep the trucking and tank industry moving forward. Here are some of the commitments we have made to the associations of our industry.
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