J.B. Hunt
New J.B. Hunt CEO Shelley Simpson Surpasses $11 Million in Compensation
A big boost came from $6.4 million in stock awards related to her promotion. read more >
J.B. Hunt Solar Field to Offset 80% of HQ’s Power Use
The project, managed by NextEra Energy, will reduce carbon emissions equivalent to removing 1,400 cars from the road. read more >
Arkansas Transport Sector Sees Signs of Recovery
The freight recession may be easing as industry leaders like J.B. Hunt and ArcBest anticipate recovery, with excess capacity still impacting equilibrium. read more >
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Big Moves In Tech and Innovation Teased at NWA Tech Summit
The Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit, held Oct. 28-29, hinted at several major tech developments for the state. read more >
Highlights from the 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit
The 2024 Northwest Arkansas Tech Summit was held Monday and Tuesday in Rogers, showcasing the innovation ecosystem of the region. The two-day event highlighted the region’s technological leadership and the […] read more >
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State of the NWA Region Report Says Innovation Still Key
A State of the Northwest Arkansas Region panel addressed what companies can do to keep the momentum of growth in the region going. read more >
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J.B. Hunt Profit Continues Downward Trend in Q3, but Tops Wall Street Expectations
Shares of the company jumped 7% in after-hours trading Tuesday. read more >
J.B. Hunt and UP.Labs Partner to Establish Logistics Venture Lab
The project aims to launch up to six startups over the next three years in hopes of solving strategic challenges within the industry. read more >
J.B. Hunt Adds 20 Nikola Electric Trucks to Fleet
The trucks will help alleviate growing shipper concerns over new requirements in California aimed at reducing carbon emissions. read more >
J.B. Hunt Awards $530K in Family Scholarships
This year’s recipients are from 25 states. J.B. Hunt said it has awarded more than $1.2 million in financial aid since the program began in 2022. read more >
J.B. Hunt Hits 50,000 Miles in Autonomous Trucking Pilot
The companies launched the delivery route in January. Under the partnership, J.B. Hunt works with Kodiak to transport Bridgestone tires between South Carolina and Dallas. read more >
J.B. Hunt Income Falls 28% in Q2 on Softening Volume
It's the fifth consecutive quarter that profit has fallen at the trucking and logistics company. read more >
40 Great Whispers (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
Whispers, the chatty space devoted to juicy news and informed speculation, has been the most popular feature in Arkansas Business right from the beginning. Here we summarize some of the best. read more >
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 >
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 >
J.B. Hunt Names Shelley Simpson as Next CEO
She's taking over for John Roberts III, who has led the Lowell transportation and logistics company since 2010. read more >
JB Hunt Signs Intermodal Agreement With Walmart
As part of the agreement, J.B. Hunt said it was buying Walmart’s intermodal container and chassis fleets. read more >
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 >
J.B. Hunt Profits Fall Sharply in 2023 Amid Freight Recession
Soft demand in the fourth quarter continued a freight recession that hit J.B. Hunt's bottom line — and its competitors' — hard in 2023. read more >
J.B. Hunt Names Patrick Ottensmeyer to Board
Ottensmeyer served as CEO of Kansas City Southern from 2015 to 2023. read more >
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