Revenue, Profit Down at J.B. Hunt in Q1
It is the sixth consecutive quarter J.B. Hunt has reported a decline in revenue and the fifth consecutive quarter it has reported a decline in income. read more >
Ex-Exec Sues J.B. Hunt Over Firing
A former executive with J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired in 2023 because he was white and opposed the company’s discrimination against white men. read more >
No Bonuses for J.B. Hunt Executives in 2023
Outgoing CEO John Roberts was again the highest-paid executive at the trucking and logistics company. read more >
‘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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Rising Operational Costs Hit Truckers Hard
The freight recession has driven down what carriers can charge, while inflationary pressures have made operations more expensive. read more >
by Marty Cook -
‘Where the Money Is’ (Editorial)
Need capital for a new enterprise? Turn your attention to northwest Arkansas. read more >
Springdale Attorney Awarded $1.5M in Hearse-Chasing Case
Attorney Jason M. Hatfield of Springdale recently received a $1.5 million award in a case tied to allegations of a scheme in which “runners” who were not lawyers handed out business cards at funerals to recruit plaintiffs for wrongful death suits. read more >
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Rising Insurance Premiums Hammer State’s Trucking Industry
The American Transportation Research Institute said last year that premiums rose 2.3% in 2021 and 2022; 2023 statistics aren’t official yet, but good news isn’t expected. 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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Whole Foods Anchors $112M Pinnacle Springs in Rogers
The site will include the 37,000-SF Whole Foods and an additional 43,500 SF of retail space at the northwest corner of New Hope Road and Promenade Boulevard. read more >
by Marty Cook -
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 Starts New Intermodal Service With BNSF
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell is starting a new intermodal service called Quantum in partnership with BNSF Railway. read more >
More Retail, Food Set for Pinnacle Hills (NWA Real Deals)
The project will feature 80,000 SF of retail space, anchored by a 37,000-SF Whole Foods store and two North Carolina-based restaurants: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill of Charlotte and Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar of Asheville. read more >
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USL Arkansas Scores Big: Bringing Pro Soccer to NWA in 2026
The teams don’t have names, the ownership group isn’t finalized and designs for the new stadium in Rogers haven’t been completed, but USL Arkansas aims to bring soccer to northwest Arkansas in 2026. 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 -
A Blueprint for Regional Success (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Other areas of Arkansas can adopt the Northwest Arkansas Council’s approach to advancing its region. read more >
by Lance Turner -
J.B. Hunt Sues Tech Company Over Cybersecurity
J.B. Hunt accused Avtex Solutions of breaching its contract and negligence in a lawsuit filed in Benton County Circuit Court by Jason Wales of Wales & Mikesch, a law firm based in Fayetteville. read more >
J.B. Hunt, Tyson and Hard Times (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Two of Arkansas’ biggest companies are confronting tough markets with age-old strategies. read more >
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