LOWELL, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today it has been named to the Fortune 500 list for the fourth consecutive year, moving up 18 positions to land the #416 spot in Fortune magazine’s annual ranking of America’s largest companies by revenue.
“J.B. Hunt is honored to be part of this year’s Fortune 500 list,” commented John Roberts, president and CEO. “Our employees focus on serving customers to build relationships and partnerships that strengthen and grow our business every day. Securing a spot on this list for the fourth consecutive year is a reflection of how successful their efforts have been and continue to be.”
J.B. Hunt has been recognized by Fortune magazine a number of times over the past decade. Some of their involvement with the publication includes:
- Named to the Fortune 500 in 2013
- Debuted on the list at #485 before moving up to #454 in 2014 and #434 in 2015
- Recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Companies seven times in the last decade
- Named one of World’s 12 Most Admired Trucking and Delivery Companies
According to the magazine, “This year’s Fortune 500 marks the 62nd running of the list. In total, Fortune 500 companies represent two-thirds of the U.S. GDP with $12 trillion in revenues, $840 billion in profits, $17 trillion in market value, and employ 27.9 million people worldwide.”
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport focuses on providing
safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of
customers throughout the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, the company provides
capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and
industry-leading service. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. stock
trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of the
Dow Jones Transportation Average. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is a wholly
owned subsidiary of JBHT. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.