Tyson Foods Names Carriers of the Year

Local carriers Comstar Enterprises Inc. of Tontitown and Distribution Solutions Inc. of Harrison were among the group of 19 third-party contractors from across the country named as “Premier Carriers of the Year” by Springdale-based Tyson Foods Inc.

In addition to its own fleet of more than 2,600 tractors, Tyson Foods has relationships with more than 100 third-party carriers to move products and raw materials to its locations and customers.

Comstar, a family-owned and operated refrigerated carrier led by president and CEO Bill Ferguson, is a three-year recipient of the award.

 DSI, founded in 1997 by owner Mike McNutt, is a two-year recipient.

“These carriers have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in every discipline of their business,” Bryan McDuffie, director of Tyson Foods’ contract carrier division, said in a news release. “They are the very best of the best and we’re pleased to work with all of them.”