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 >
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 >
J.B. Hunt Profit Falls 30% in Q3
The so-called freight recession continued, dragging down income for the third consecutive quarter. read more >
J.B. Hunt to Acquire Brokerage Assets of BNSF Logistics
After the deal is completed, J.B. Hunt will sign a long-term contract to continue to provide third-party logistics services to BNSF Railway. read more >
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 >
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J.B. Hunt Orders 13 Electric Trucks From Nikola
The trucks will be strategically located at facilities servicing J.B. Hunt's key routes, including in the greater Los Angeles and Phoenix areas. read more >
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 Celebrates Kirk Thompson’s 50 Years
Thompson, a member of the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame, served as the company’s CEO from 1987 to 2011 when he became the chairman. read more >
Tyson Launches Driverless Delivery Program With Kodiak Robotics
Deliveries between Dallas and San Antonio are set to begin this month. read more >
JB Hunt Profit Falls Sharply in Q1
Income was $197.8 million, a nearly 19% drop from the same period a year ago. read more >
J.B. Hunt CEO’s Compensation Rises
Other executives at the Lowell-based company also received higher total compensation in 2022. read more >
Truck Platooning Pulls Ahead in Arkansas
The practice allows a second 18-wheeler to follow closely behind a lead truck so each can use driver-assisted technology. read more >
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J.B. Hunt Announces 2023 Executive Raises
The raises for CEO John Roberts III, President Shelley Simpson and others come after profit increased 27% in 2022. read more >
J.B. Hunt Sees Q4 Profit Fall on Weaker Demand
The company reported a 27% decline in volume in its Integrated Capacity Solutions segment. 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 Revenue Again Tops $3.8B, Profit Rises 35% in Q3
The company reported stronger production across its segments, especially in intermodal. read more >
J.B. Hunt Expands Transloading to Seattle and Laredo
Both new operations will enable J.B. Hunt to transfer customers’ international freight to equipment for domestic transport using the company’s transportation assets and capacity solutions. read more >
Vaping Retailer Acquires Springdale Lot for $750K
The lot covers nearly an acre and has a 1,120-SF office. read more >