Company History


1938

Earl-D-Roberts

First RL Jones office opens in Calexico, Ca. by Earl D. Roberts. Founder (1898-1977)

 

1951

Richard-L

Richard L. Jones joins his Father in Law Earl D. Roberts at the helm of the R.L. Jones Firm.

 

1952

First-RL-Jones-San-Luis-AZ-Office Roberts & Jones Customhouse Brokers opens in San Luis, AZ.
 

1961

Certificate-of-Collector-for-US-Customs

Earl-D-Roberts-US-Customs-Collector

Earl D. Roberts retires from the Customs Brokers Firm while he is also appointed by the late US President John F. Kennedy as Collector of Customs District No. 25.

 

1961

Earl D. Roberts sells his shares of the company to his son in law Richard L. Jones.
 

1974

Russell-L

Russell L. Jones, Richard L. Jones's son joins the R.L. Jones Firm.

 

1975

R.L. Jones Tecate CA. opens for business.
 

1977

Earl-D

Earl D. Roberts founder of R.L. Jones dies at the age of 78. Jan 9th, 1977.

 

1993

R.L. Jones San Diego, Ca. opens for business.
 

1993

Earl Roberts, Earl D. Roberts's grandson becomes a partner.
 

1996

Eduardo Acosta joins RL Jones San Diego
 

2001

R.L. Jones Nogales, AZ. opens for business
 

2001

Eduardo Acosta becomes a Partner
 

2006

Airport Customs Service located at the Port of Entry of Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA is acquired by R.L. Jones Customhouse Brokers, Inc.
 

2013

R.L. Jones Pharr, TX. opens for business.
 

2016

Brown, Alcantar & Brown, Inc. in El Paso TX. is acquired by R.L. Jones Customhouse Broker,s Inc.
 

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Locations

R.L. Jones has offices across all major U.S Southern ports on both sides of the border. Select a location to view more details