Craig Harper
‘The Best Move for All’ (Editorial)
Managers who, by being flexible, can keep a high performer on staff earn their pay. read more >
Shelley Simpson to Fulfill Prophecy at J.B. Hunt
Craig Harper, J.B. Hunt’s longtime COO who retired this year after 31 years, told Simpson years ago she could be CEO of the company someday. read more >
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Craig Harper on J.B. Hunt: ‘He Was a Dreamer’
Harper, who retired as chief operations officer at the end of 2023, shared some of his favorite memories of the company's founder. read more >
Craig Harper: ‘Tough to Leave’ J.B. Hunt
It seems strange to think of J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. without Craig Harper in the executive suite. read more >
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J.B. Hunt’s Craig Harper to Retire
Chief Sustainability Officer Craig Harper will step down at the end of the year after 31 years at J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell. Harper joined the company in […] read more >
Intermodal Remains Integral at J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell announced a new intermodal partnership with BNSF Railways on Nov. 7. read more >
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J.B. Hunt’s Lofty Climate Goals: Aiming for 32% Carbon Emission Reduction by 2034
Earlier this month, the company highlighted some of its environmental, social and governance achievements in its 2022 Sustainability Report. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Trucking Sector Balks At Emissions Timeline
The EPA’s Phase 3 proposal called for standards that would result in 35% of short-haul tractors and 25% of long-haul tractors being electric by 2032. read more >
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J.B. Hunt Announces Carbon Emission Reduction Goal
The company said it would focus on three areas to reach the target: alternative-powered equipment, more biogenic fuel usage and better miles per gallon from its diesel vehicles. read more >
J.B. Hunt Adds Wayfair to Driverless Trucking Pilot
The Wayfair pilot will last six weeks beginning next month along the I-45 corridor between Houston and Dallas. read more >
J.B. Hunt Seeks Carbon Savings
J.B. Hunt’s main focus is on improving transportation efficiency, regardless of what mode is used, while the alternative-fuel technology catches up to industry needs. read more >
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Craig Harper, Johnnie Hunt and Good Chemistry
How a dental school graduate wound up as an executive at one of the nation's largest transportation and logistics companies. read more >
Walmart, J.B. Hunt Take Lead in Driverless Technology
Autonomous trucks — sometimes called driverless trucks — are just another advance in the evolution of the supply chain. read more >
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Electric Vehicles Charge Ahead in Arkansas
The electric vehicle industry has found a spot in Arkansas. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Governor Sets Goals for Council on Future Mobility, Names Members
The council's work will “lay the foundation for Arkansas leadership in the transportation industry for decades to come," the governor said. read more >
‘Fast Follower’ USA Truck Joins EV Parade, Buys 10
USA Truck Inc. of Van Buren is joining the electric vehicle movement. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Electric Truck Tech Has ‘Long Ways’ to Go
Craig Harper of J.B. Hunt is just as eager as any devout environmentalist to see alternative-fuel vehicles come into vogue. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Transport Companies Hauling In Revenue
Things are going well for the state’s publicly traded transportation companies, and not just because the Interstate 40 bridge spanning the Mississippi River between Memphis and West Memphis finally reopened. read more >
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J.B. Hunt, Waymo to Make Driverless Truck Runs in Texas
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell says it will work with autonomous driving company Waymo to test driverless freight delivery in Texas. read more >
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JBHT Announces New Leadership Roles
J.B. Hunt Transports Services Inc. of Lowell announced several executive leadership changes Tuesday. read more >
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