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Slay Transportation Co., Inc. company history timeline

1920

The tradition begun by John R. Slay in 1920 continues today, as the fourth generation of Slay leadership takes Slay Industries into the future.

1952

Gene Slay began Slay Transportation Co., Inc. in 1952, to service the bulk transportation needs of Monsanto Co.

1965

Upon John R. Slay’s passing in 1965, the company’s leadership passed to his son, Eugene P. “Gene” Slay.

1970

When the farm economy went south in the late 1970's, Mike decided to pursue trucking.

1973

In 1973, Mike Riggan opened a feed and grain business in his hometown of Lone Tree, Iowa.

1981

In 1981, Mike purchased his first truck, “Ethel,” and formed M.J. Riggan, Inc.

1982

In 1982, Gene’s son, Gary E. Slay was named Executive Vice President.

1984

In 1984, Mike was promoted to general manager at Garrett’s and he continued to lease more trucks with the company.

1987

In 1987, Mike changed his company name from M.J. Riggan, Inc. to TanTara Transportation Corp.

1989

By 1989, TanTara Transportation had joined forces with Slay Transportation, a tank carrier based out of St Louis, MO. Still today, TanTara acts as an agent and terminal for Slay Transportation in Muscatine.

2010

David — after serving two tours in Iraq with the United States Marine Corps and fighting the war on terrorism —joined the TanTara Team in 2010 as safety director.

2011

Upon Gene Slay’s passing in 2011, Gary E. Slay assumed the leadership of Slay Industries.

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