Jacobson Companies Announces Agency Agreement with Farmers Grain Express


Des Moines, IA - (March 2, 2011) - Jacobson Companies, a leading worldwide
third party logistics company, is pleased to announce their establishment of an
agency relationship with Farmers Grain Express ("FGX"), a licensed broker in
liquid bulk commodities and general freight. This relationship presents significant
benefits to Jacobson customers, specifically the opportunity to work with experts
in the field of liquid and dry bulk transportation.

"I am extremely pleased that we were able to develop an agency relationship
with FGX," said Scott Temple, President of Jacobson's Transportation and
Logistics Services division. "Their organization's culture mirrors Jacobson's
more than 40 years of dedication to our customers. The addition of bulk
transportation services created by our new relationship is another great example
of Jacobson's commitment to creating end-to-end supply chain solutions for our
customers."

Under the exclusive arrangement, FGX will provide expertise and operational
execution for over the road bulk transportation movements while utilizing
Jacobson's enterprise systems and administrative personnel. The combined
organizations offer the following transportation management services to their
respective customers: Less than Truckload, Dry Truckload, Temperature
Controlled Truckload and Consolidation Services, and Bulk Transport capabilities
in a non-asset and asset setting.

Bobby Collins, business leader of FGX's Wilmington, NC, office stated, "The
relationship with Jacobson provides expanded opportunities for our carriers and
additional services for our customers who we have served for more than 20 years."

Earl Alexander, business leader of FGX's Mt. Vernon, MO, office added, "All of
us at Farmers Grain Express are excited about our new relationship with
Jacobson Companies, and we are pleased to be associated with a company like
Jacobson that shares our dedication to the highest quality customer service."

About Farmers Grain Express
Founded in 1987, Farmers Grain Express is a leading freight brokerage firm
serving the truckload bulk freight market from its offices in Wilmington, North
Carolina and Mt. Vernon, Missouri. FGX facilitates the movement of bulk freight
throughout the United States primarily to the food processing, chemical,
alternative energy, and specialty chemical manufacturing industries.

About Jacobson Companies
Founded in 1968, Jacobson Companies is a leading third-party logistics service
provider offering end-to-end supply chain management solutions around the
globe. Service offerings include freight forwarding (ocean & air), customs
brokerage, PO management, consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing &
distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing and transportation
management. Jacobson manages more than 35,000 transportation transactions
per week, operates more than 35 million square feet of warehouse space with
approximately 7,000 employees around the globe. Jacobson maintains a website
at www.jacobsonco.com.

For additional questions please contact: Dirk Christensen - (515) 265-6171

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