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Whether you are an owner-operator or manage an entire fleet, Carrier 360 can help you run your business every step of the way. Carrier 360 is J.B. Hunt’s free trucking app where approved carriers can 

With the J.B. Hunt 360°® app for shippers, you always know where your shipments are, even when you’re on the go. The app allows you to track your shipments in real time and alerts you to any changes i

Commitment to aligning operations and services to maximize customer value through innovation and operational excellence

Customer Value Delivery

Prioritizing the safety of employees, customers, and communities through comprehensive programs and technology investments

Safety First

Supporting employees through wellness benefits, career growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace environment

People-First Culture

Maintaining the entrepreneurial spirit of the founders through continuous improvement and strategic investments

Innovation & Growth

J.B. Hunt is one of North America's largest transportation and logistics companies, providing intermodal, dedicated, integrated capacity, final mile, and truckload services across the United States.

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Shelley Simpson

President & Chief Executive Officer

John N. Roberts III

Executive Chairman of the Board

Brad Delco

Chief Financial Officer & EVP of Finance

Nick Hobbs

Chief Operating Officer & President of Highway and Final Mile Services

Brad Hicks

President of Dedicated Contract Services

David Keefauver

Executive Vice President of People

Greer Woodruff

Executive Vice President of Safety, Sustainability and Maintenance

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is an American transportation and logistics company based in Lowell, Arkansas. It was founded by Johnnie Bryan Hunt and Johnelle Hunt in Arkansas on August 10, 1961. By 1983, J.B. Hunt had grown into the 80th largest trucking firm in the US, with $623.47 million in revenue. At that time J.B. Hunt operated 550 tractors, 1,049 trailers, and had roughly 1,050 employees. J.B. Hunt primarily operates semi-trailer trucks and provides transportation services throughout the continental US, Canada and Mexico. The company's fleet consists of over 12,000 trucks and 145,000 trailers and containers.

The largest intermodal service in North America with 122,000+ containers and 6,500 tractors. Offers freight solutions combining rail and truck transportation for cost-effective, environmentally friendly shipping.

Intermodal (JBI)

Customized supply chain solutions using dedicated fleets, drivers, and equipment specifically assigned to individual customers. Designs and executes transportation networks tailored to customer needs.

Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)

Freight brokerage and transportation logistics solutions including flatbed, refrigerated, expedited, less-than-truckload, dry-van, and intermodal services. Connects shippers with capacity across modes.

Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)

Last-mile delivery services for bulky items like furniture and appliances through company-owned and customer-owned trucks and trailers. Specialized in residential delivery.

Final Mile Services (FMS)

Dry-van freight services utilizing company-owned tractors and trailers for full truckload shipments. Provides reliable over-the-road transportation across the United States.

Truckload (JBT)

J.B. Hunt marked the 35th anniversary of its intermodal service, which began in 1990 as the industry's first collaboration between trucking and railroad companies. J.B. Hunt Intermodal is now the largest intermodal service in North America with a fleet exceeding 122,000 containers and 6,500 tractors.

J.B. Hunt Celebrates 35 Years of Intermodal Service

J.B. Hunt reported full year 2024 total operating revenue of $12.2 billion, down from $12.6 billion in 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $5.56 versus $6.97 in 2023. The company's intermodal segment set historic records for quarterly, monthly, and weekly volumes in 2024.

J.B. Hunt Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

Effective December 1, 2024, Nick Hobbs will serve as COO and President of Highway and Final Mile Services, Brad Hicks will become President of Dedicated Contract Services, and David Keefauver will serve as EVP of People. The changes align leadership to drive Customer Value Delivery.

J.B. Hunt Announces Executive Leadership Changes

J.B. Hunt reported the highest first quarter intermodal volume in company history, demonstrating continued growth momentum. However, overall revenue decreased 1% to $2.92 billion, while operating income fell 8% to $178.7 million due to soft freight market conditions.

J.B. Hunt Delivers Record Q1 2025 Intermodal Volume

J.B. Hunt entered a multi-year agreement with Walmart, acquiring approximately 15,500 trailers. The acquisition brought J.B. Hunt's total intermodal trailing equipment count to 118,171, expanding capacity to serve growing customer demand.

J.B. Hunt Acquires 15,500 Walmart Trailers in Multi-Year Agreement

J.B. Hunt announced Shelley Simpson as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective July 1, 2024. Simpson becomes one of the few female CEOs leading a major logistics company, bringing extensive experience across J.B. Hunt's business segments.

Shelley Simpson Named J.B. Hunt CEO and President

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Johnnie Bryan Hunt and Johnelle Hunt founded J.B. Hunt as a small rice hull operation in Arkansas, transporting rice hulls for use as poultry litter.

Company Founded

J.B. Hunt became a publicly held company and had grown into the 80th largest trucking firm in the U.S. with $623.47 million in revenue, operating 550 tractors and 1,049 trailers.

Initial Public Offering

First J.B. Hunt intermodal load departed Chicago via the industry's first collaboration between trucking and railroad companies, fundamentally transforming logistics.

Pioneered Intermodal Transportation

J.B. Hunt became a NASDAQ-100 company on February 7, 2017, joining the index of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ.

Joined NASDAQ-100

Entered multi-year agreement with Walmart, acquiring approximately 15,500 trailers, bringing total intermodal trailing equipment count to 118,171.

Walmart Trailer Acquisition

Shelley Simpson assumed role as President and Chief Executive Officer, becoming one of the few female CEOs leading a major logistics company.

Shelley Simpson Named CEO

Announced major leadership changes effective December 1, 2024, including Nick Hobbs as COO, Brad Hicks as President of DCS, and David Keefauver as EVP of People.

Executive Leadership Changes

JBI set historic company records for quarterly, monthly, and weekly intermodal volumes, with intermodal volume up 5% year-over-year in Q4 2024.

Record Intermodal Performance

Board of Directors adopted new share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of $1 billion of the company's common stock.

Share Repurchase Program

Celebrated 35th anniversary of intermodal service, now operating the largest intermodal fleet in North America with 122,000+ containers and 6,500 tractors.

35 Years of Intermodal Service

Delivered highest first quarter intermodal volume in company history, demonstrating continued growth momentum despite soft freight market conditions.

Record Q1 Intermodal Volume

Appointed Brad Delco as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance, effective September 1, 2025.

Brad Delco Named CFO

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The Rise of Chick-Fil-A

Chick-fil-A generated $21+ billion revenue in 2023 operating 3,000+ locations as America's 3rd largest fast-food chain (behind McDonald's $47B and Starbucks $33B) despite closing all restaurants on Sundays—sacrificing estimated $1.5B+ annual revenue to honor founder S. Truett Cathy's Southern Baptist faith requiring Sunday as day of worship/rest for employees. Founded 1967 in Atlanta by Cathy (1921-2014), inventor of boneless chicken breast sandwich (pressure-cooked in peanut oil mimicking taste/texture of fried chicken), Chick-fil-A differentiated through limited menu (chicken-focused, no burgers), exceptional service ('my pleasure' instead of 'you're welcome,' cult employee training), and unique franchise model (operators pay $10K franchise fee, lowest in industry versus McDonald's $45K entry fee + $1-2M startup costs, but company owns real estate/equipment and takes 50% gross sales versus 10-15% royalties elsewhere—selective vetting choosing character over capital, 1 in 400 applicants accepted). Strategic advantages include highest per-store revenue ($8M+ average unit volume versus $3M McDonald's, $2M Subway), customer loyalty (90+ Net Promoter Score, highest fast food), operational efficiency (double drive-thru lanes, employee hospitality training, limited menu enabling speed), and values-driven brand (family-friendly positioning, scholarships for employees, disaster relief donations). However, controversies erupt repeatedly: 2012 CEO Dan Cathy (Truett's son) opposed same-sex marriage sparking boycotts and 'Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day' counter-protests; WinShape Foundation (Cathy family charity) donations to anti-LGBTQ+ organizations drew criticism; 2019 pledge to stop donations to Salvation Army/Fellowship of Christian Athletes seen as betrayal by conservatives but insufficient by progressives. Privately held by Cathy family (Dan Cathy CEO 2013-2021, son Andrew Cathy CEO 2021-present), company avoided public market scrutiny enabling values-first decisions.

Chick-fil-A's Sunday Closure and Christian Values Drive Loyalty Despite Social Controversies

Chick-fil-A reaches $21B revenue as America's 3rd largest fast-food chain operating closed Sundays, franchising via selective operator model, and navigating LGBTQ+ controversies

Plastic in Chick Fil A Salad

Old man attempts to fight a recording delivery person at Chick-fil-a

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A Chick fil A employee using a mechanical lift to throw away a single trash bag just sparked a massive culture war

Asked for no pickles at Chick-Fil-A

Chick-Fil-A quality has really gone downhill. Starting to question if it's worth it anymore.

What is so great about Chick-fil-A???

Is Chick-fil-A trying to keep people away?

Chic-fil-a being changed to Chick-fil-a with a K added. I have proof.

How bad is it to work at Chick-Fil-A?

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CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND

Truett and Ben Cathy open 24-hour diner. Hapeville, GA. $10,600 savings. Near Ford plant.

Truett creates boneless breast sandwich. Pressure-cooked in peanut oil. Pickles, butter bun. Game-changer.

Greenbriar Mall, Atlanta. Food court. Sunday closure policy day one. Baptist faith honoring God.

Food courts nationwide. Captive traffic, lower real estate costs. Operator franchise model (character over capital).

Cathy family charity. Youth camps, foster care, scholarships. Christian values philanthropy.

Beyond malls. Drive-thru locations. Suburban expansion. Higher volumes than food courts.

Truett's son leads operations. National growth accelerates. Sunday closure maintained.

CEO Dan Cathy opposes gay marriage. Boycotts and 'Appreciation Day' counter-protests. Polarizing.

Second generation leadership. $5B revenue. Privately held by family. Values-driven culture.

Stops Salvation Army/FCA donations. Conservative backlash, progressive skepticism. No one satisfied.

3rd largest U.S. fast food. $8M+ per store (highest). Andrew Cathy CEO 2021. 'My pleasure' culture. LGBTQ+ tensions persist.

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