Why History Matters
History is not just a record of the past — it is the foundation of identity. At Joyner, knowing our story helps every associate understand why we do what we do. Our commitment to service, community, and doing the right thing was not written in a boardroom. It was lived on neighborhood streets, in church vans, and at kitchen tables long before Joyner Transportation & Logistic Services existed as a company.
Joyner is well known for being a good team player — for doing the right thing for our customers and communities. But that commitment goes much deeper than the day we were founded. Doing the right thing has been sewn into the very core of who we are as an organization.
Lonnell Joyner, born in Decatur, Illinois, started using his personal minivan to help members of his community get to and from doctor's appointments and the grocery store — not because it was a business, but because it was the right thing to do.
In August 1999, he used that same minivan to help members of his church get to and from Sunday morning worship service. He prepared meals, made grocery runs, and delivered to those in need — because he understood that transportation was not a simple thing for everyone. His church later purchased a van that he drove to get members to Sunday service and weekday Bible study.
Where did that passion come from? His mother, Catherine Perkins-Joyner — a woman whose desire to serve her community, including offering a simple ride to a neighbor, became the seed of everything Joyner is today.
We all have that one family member or close friend we can rely on to get from point A to point B. That is Joyner's heart and mission — as pure today as it was then. Two generations later, we still want to be that person you can not only trust, but rely on.
The Joyner Timeline
Joyner & Our Communities
Doing the Right Thing — In Our Communities
Joyner's community investment is not a marketing strategy — it is a continuation of who we have always been. As a public leader in transportation safety efforts, Joyner has adopted roads throughout several states. We actively sponsor safety programs and organizations that make our highways and neighborhoods safer for everyone.
We help build strong communities through activities aimed at children, teens, and young adults — including programs that enable financial literacy, create safe neighborhoods, and promote road safety. Because we believe that a company's responsibility does not end at the loading dock or the customer's door.
In our communities, online and offline, through myjoyner.com or one of nearly 1,700 service providers — Joyner is here, and here to stay.
Joyner Today — By the Numbers
From one minivan in 1999 to a multi-division transportation and logistics company serving thousands of customers every week — the numbers tell a story of consistent, purpose-driven growth.
What Makes Joyner Different
Logistics and transportation is a crowded industry. What sets Joyner apart has never been the size of our fleet or the length of our product list — it has always been the heart behind the operation.