SupplyChain Magazine October 2014 | Page 42

J . B Hunt Transport Services
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J . B Hunt Transport Services

J . B . Hunt Transport is one of the largest transportation logistics companies in not only North America , but the world , and is providing services throughout United States , Mexico and Canada . Incorporated in Arkansas in 1961 , it has been a publicly held company since its IPO in 1983 .
With market capital of $ 8.56 billion , $ 5.59 billion in sales and 18,467 employees ; JB Hunt is a truly giant trucking brand . The organisation operates through four segments : Intermodal , Dedicated Contract Services , JBT and Integrated Capacity Solutions .
It also has arrangements with most of the major North American rail carriers to transport truckload freight in containers and trailers . This approach of offering multiple services to a range of clients , some of which are Fortune 5000 companies , provides a significant competitive advantage within the industry and cements JB Hunt ’ s place at the trucking summit .
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