Tyson Foods Acknowledges Top Logistics Partners of the Year

Twenty Transporters Chosen for Yearly Recognition Springdale, Ark. – May 4, 2017 – Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) has, for the sixth consecutive year, chosen a specific group of its third-party contract carriers as the “Best Carriers for 2016” in recognition of their commitment and outstanding performance. The majority of the 20 carriers have received this honor before. The Carriers of the Year are acknowledged for their superior customer service, communication, safety, and innovation. “These carriers are pioneers in the industry,” stated Rob Lyall, vice president of transportation at Tyson Foods. “They set the bar high for others by being exceptional operators and delivering impressive results for Tyson Foods.” The carriers that received recognition are: Coldliner Express from Columbus, Ohio Davis Express from Starke, Fla. (6-time recipient) Distribution Solutions, Inc. from Harrison, Ark. (5-time recipient) J.S. Helwig and Son, LLC from Terrell, Texas (5-time recipient) Heyl Truck Lines from Akron, Iowa (6-time recipient) Hirschbach Motor Lines from East Dubuque, Ill. (2-time recipient) John Christner Trucking from Sapulpa, Okla. (5-time recipient) Johnson Feed, Inc. from Canton, S.D. (6-time recipient) K&B Transportation, Inc. from South Sioux City, Neb. (4-time recipient) K and J Trucking from Sioux Falls, S.D. (6-time recipient) Maverick Transportation, LLC from North Little Rock, Ark. (4-time recipient) Prime, Inc. from Springfield, Mo. (5-time recipient) Purdy Brothers Trucking from Loudon, Tenn. Schuster Co. from Le Mars, Iowa (3-time recipient) Stevens Transport, Inc. from Dallas, Texas (5-time recipient) Sub Zero Transportation Inc. from Omaha, Neb. (6-time recipient) TransAm Trucking from Olathe, Kan. (3-time recipient) Van Wyk, Inc. from Sheldon, Iowa (6-time recipient) Wild West Express, Inc. from Las Cruces, N.M. (3-time recipient) Zeitner & Sons, Inc. from Omaha, Neb. (3-time recipient) About Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is among the world’s largest food corporations with top brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. It’s a recognized leader in the chicken, beef and pork sectors as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company caters to retail and foodservice clients across the United States and around 115 countries. Tyson Foods was established in 1935 by John W. Tyson, and his family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don Tyson, leading the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson, currently serving as the chairman of the board of directors. The company currently employs approximately 114,000 Team Members at over 400 facilities and offices in the United States and globally. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson Foods aims to operate with honesty and trust and is dedicated to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also aims to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. ### Press Contact: Derek Burleson, 479-290-6466, derek.burleson@tyson.com