History

Founded in 1983
Tara Courier Services is founded by Steven Laing.
1983
Tara Courier Services is founded by Steven Laing.

Tara Courier Services is founded by Steven Laing. Originally a cash transporting business based in Kingston with deliveries being done with one vehicle operating out of his home.

TARA expands to fifteen clients, three cars and added employees.
1984
TARA expands to fifteen clients, three cars and added employees.

TARA expands to fifteen clients, three cars and added employees. Word spreads that TARA was providing a reliable and trustworthy service.

TARA moves
Late 1980's
TARA moves

to a more spacious office location at Phoenix Avenue in Kingston.

The first request for a non-cash parcel delivery service.
1989
The first request for a non-cash parcel delivery service.

This causes a chain reaction and other clients enquire about the new service.

Client base expands
1994
Client base expands

The volume of work increases significantly as the client base expands and the timely coverage of delivery areas cannot be accomplished only by road! TARA starts renting aircrafts out of Tinson Pen Aerodrome and commences cargo transport via Air. This same year TARA decides to move from Phoenix Ave, Kingston to Maxfield Ave.

TARA purchases its first single-engine Aircraft!
1995
TARA purchases its first single-engine Aircraft!

TARA purchases a second single-engine Aircraft!
1996
TARA purchases a second single-engine Aircraft!

Focus Shifts
1997
Focus Shifts

The decision is made to only focus on the parcel delivery service versus the cash courier service. TARA acquires land on Lyndhurst Road, Kingston and builds its Head Quarters.

TARA purchases its first twin engine aircraft.
2000
TARA purchases its first twin engine aircraft.

This allows for faster deliveries, overnight delivery and the ability to fly through adverse weather conditions.

Observer Business Leader
2001
Observer Business Leader

Steven Laing is nominated for “Observer Business Leader” award, in recognition of TARA’s growth and his leadership as Managing Director.

Special Olympics Hero Status
2006
Special Olympics Hero Status

TARA is awarded “Special Olympics Hero Status” for outstanding contributions and support over the years to the Jamaica Special Olympics Organization.

Tara USA service opens
2007
Tara USA service opens

The official opening of the Tara USA service, which gives customers the ability to order packages online and have TARA ship, clear and deliver the packages to their doorstep.

PSOJ Member
2008
PSOJ Member

TARA becomes a full Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Member.

Haiti Relief Effort
2010
Haiti Relief Effort

Salvation Army recognizes TARA for Voluntary work during the Haiti Relief Effort.

Local authorized contractor for UPS
2014
Local authorized contractor for UPS

Tara Courier Services officially becomes the local authorized contractor for UPS in Jamaica.

Airpak Express Purchased
2015
Airpak Express Purchased

TARA purchases Airpak Express Courier package service and client base.

We are #1
TODAY
We are #1

TARA is recognised as the #1 Courier Service in Jamaica!

Founded in 1983
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