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| THE FOUNDATION |
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Daystar Transportation was formed and incorporated in
November 2000 by Ron Grant and Keith Howard. However,
the concept of Daystar goes as far back as 1980, when
Keith was transporting farm and industrial equipment
for his father, who owns a farm implement dealership
in London, Ohio. Keith's experience with trucks goes
back to an early age. "My first truck ride was with my
dad at approximately four years of age and trucks have
been a part of my life since." From 1992 until 1998,
Keith and his wife, Barb owned and operated an auction
business in Minnesota. Keith transported much of the
freight that was bought and sold. He also drove as an
owner operator transporting "challenging" or "hard to
move" freight, which he enjoyed. The idea of starting a
trucking company to transport this kind of freight was
forefront in his mind, but it seemed impossible to start
a trucking company and keep his customer base at the
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Ron and his wife, Marilyn moved to London, Ohio in
1989 to assume the pastoral leadership of a small
congregation. He had pastored two previous churches from
1975 in Illinois and Ohio. In 1998 Keith and his family
began attending the church Ron pastored and the two
future Daystar Transportation owners quickly became good
friends. Ron became fascinated with the trucking
industry when he accompanied Keith on many runs in his
truck. Without knowing that he had thought about
starting a trucking company, Ron asked the question,
"Have you ever considered starting a trucking company?"
The rest is history! Over a period of approximately one
year, Ron and Keith researched, planned, received legal
counsel and prayed before starting the new venture
together. What a combination! Keith brought a lifetime
of trucking experience and Ron brought twenty five years
of people skills experience. Together, they brought a
friendship as strong or stronger than either had
experienced, which solidifies the base of the company.
The building blocks of Daystar Transportation are
experience, integrity, trust, hard work and dedication.
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The foundation of Daystar Transportation is the Lord
Jesus Christ. He is the one who raised this company and
He is the one who will guide, guard and prosper this
company. To Him be all glory and praise!
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