30 Years of Million Mile Drivers: How J.B. Hunt Recognizes Safety and Raises the Bar

Honoring 54 drivers for multimillion-mile safety achievements

LOWELL, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (Nasdaq: JBHT) today honored 54 drivers in Lowell for achieving 2, 3, 4 and 5 million miles without a DOT-reportable preventable accident. The recognition took place during the company’s annual Million Mile celebration, which marked the program’s 30th anniversary.

The annual Million Mile celebration brought the newest class of Million Mile drivers and their families to corporate headquarters for a multi-day experience that included time with company leadership, recognition moments and the Million Mile Walk of Fame. Drivers and their families were welcomed by company leaders, thousands of employees, investors and customers as they arrived at corporate headquarters to walk the Million Mile Walk of Fame. The celebration also created time and space for drivers and leaders to share best practices and carry lessons learned back to the road.

J.B. Hunt has recognized more than 5,000 company drivers who have achieved at least 1 million safe miles. This year’s group also included four drivers who achieved 4 million safe miles and one who achieved 5 million, milestones reached by only a small number of elite drivers. All Million Mile drivers’ names were etched into the Million Mile Wall at corporate headquarters. On average, it took a driver approximately 7–10 years to achieve 1 million safe miles.

“You can tell a lot about a company by what it chooses to celebrate, and year after year our Million Mile celebration is our biggest opportunity to recognize the drivers who set the standard for safety,” said Nick Hobbs, chief operating officer for J.B. Hunt. “Multimillion-mile achievements are earned one decision at a time through preparation, disciplined habits and the judgment to do the right thing on every trip, in every condition, without exception. We are proud to recognize this class of drivers and their families, and as a company we will keep strengthening the support that helps everyone get home safely.”

Multimillion-mile milestones hinge on the drivers showing the focus, consistency and commitment it takes to operate safely. J.B. Hunt supports that commitment with ongoing training and coaching designed to reinforce safe habits on the road, including onboarding and refresher training as well as day-to-day guidance. The company also continues investing in tools and technology aimed at helping prevent incidents, including inward-facing cameras and advancements in collision mitigation systems.

About J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt’s vision is to create the most efficient transportation network in North America. The company’s industry-leading solutions and mode-neutral approach generate value for customers by eliminating waste, reducing costs and enhancing supply chain visibility. Powered by one of the largest company-owned fleets in the country and third-party capacity through its J.B. Hunt 360°® digital freight marketplace, J.B. Hunt can meet the unique shipping needs of any business, from first mile to final delivery, and every shipment in-between. Through disciplined investments in its people, technology and capacity, J.B. Hunt is delivering exceptional value and service that enable long-term growth for the company and its stakeholders.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is an S&P 500 company and a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. Its stock trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol JBHT. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. The company’s services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, last mile, transload and more. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.