Tyson Foods Awards Top Transport Partners of 2015

On May 7, 2015, in Springdale, Arkansas, Tyson Foods, Inc. announced its "Premier Carriers of the Year" for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious title was awarded to a chosen few of its third-party contract carriers, with several of the 19 carriers being repeat winners. The Carriers of the Year are acknowledged for their dedication to superior customer service, effective communication, safety measures, innovative practices, and their commitment to environmental conservation. Tyson Foods, in addition to its own fleet of over 2,600 tractors, collaborates with over 100 third-party carriers to transport products and raw materials to its various locations and customers. Rob Lyall, the director of Tyson's contract carrier division, praised the carriers as industry pioneers and expressed his appreciation for their exceptional partnership with Tyson Foods. He emphasized their unwavering loyalty and dedication to excellence as key factors in Tyson's success. The carriers that received recognition include: • Barlow Truck Line, Faucett, Mo. (3-year recipient) • Comstar Enterprise, Springdale, Ark. (4-year recipient) • Davis Express, Starke, Fla. (4- year recipient) • Distribution Solutions, Harrison, Ark. (3-year recipient) • Heyl Truck Line, Akron, Iowa (4-year recipient) • J.S. Helwig and Son, Terrell, Texas (3-year recipient) • John Christner Trucking, Sapulpa, Okla. (3-year recipient) • Johnson Feed, Canton, S.D. (4-year recipient) • K&B Transportation, South Sioux City, Neb. (2-year recipient) • K and J Trucking, Sioux Falls, S.D. (4-year recipient) • Knight Transportation, Phoenix, Ariz. • Maverick Transportation, North Little Rock, Ark. (2-year recipient) • Prime, Springfield, Mo. (3-year recipient) • Shaffer Trucking, Lincoln, Neb. (2-year recipient) • Southern Refrigerated Transport, Texarkana, Ark. (2-year recipient) • Stevens Transport, Dallas, Texas (3-year recipient) • Sub Zero Transportation, Omaha, Neb. (4-year recipient) • T.W. Transport Refrigerated Service, Cheney, Wash. (4-year recipient) • VanWyk, Sheldon, Iowa (4-year recipient) About Tyson Foods: Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), based in Springdale, Arkansas, is among the world's largest producers of chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. The company, established in 1935 by John W. Tyson, is still led by the Tyson family, with John H. Tyson currently serving as the chairman of the board of directors. Tyson Foods is a leading supplier in the retail and foodservice markets, serving customers in the United States and around 130 other countries. The company employs approximately 124,000 team members at over 400 facilities and offices worldwide. Tyson Foods is committed to operating with integrity and trust, creating value for its shareholders, customers, and team members, and being responsible stewards of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to it. Media Contact: Worth Sparkman, 479-290-6358, worth.sparkman@tyson.com