Lowell — J.B. Hunt Transportation Services in Lowell, one of the largest supply-chain solutions providers in North America, today announced the appointment of Shelley Simpson as CEO and president, along with her nomination for election to the board of directors. …
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Johnelle Hunt Pledges $250k to UAMS Northwest Regional
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffCo-founder of J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. Johnelle Hunt pledged $250,000 to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to establish the Hunt Family Fund for Excellence. The fund will support activities of the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus, including …
Some people choose a career because it will make them the most money. Others just find what jobs they can and may or may not grow to suit them. A few lucky individuals, Dean Matthew Waller of the Sam M. …
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NWA Technology Summit Announces Keynote Speakers, Agenda
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWith the Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit just 65 days away, the event has released a sneak peak of its agenda for Oct. 16-18 in downtown Bentonville. This year’s summit presenters feature industry leaders in mobility & supply chain, cybersecurity, health …
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Walton College of Business Renames Supply Chain Department to J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas announced this morning (Aug. 12) that the Sam M. Walton College of Business’ program for studying supply chain, which has been ranked No. 1 in North America by Gartner, Inc., has been officially renamed to the …
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J.B. Hunt Family Gifts NWA Salvation Army With Permanent Endowment
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas has announced that the J.B. and Johnelle Hunt family recently gifted the organization a permanent endowment of $750,000. In April, The Salvation Army announced a $1.2 million remodeling project was underway. This endowment will …
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J.B. Hunt Updates Digital Freight Matching Platform, Adding Temperature-Controlled Services
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJ.B. Hunt Transport Services has added multiple technology upgrades to J.B. Hunt 360, including temperature-controlled transportation services to one of its shipping platforms. Shippers using J.B. Hunt’s Shipper 360 will now be able to utilize a range of temperature settings …
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Two Arkansas Fortune 500 Companies Participating in Multiple Investor Conferences in March
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleTwo major Arkansas companies will be participating in multiple investor conferences in March. Both J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and Walmart have lined up several conferences, where company representatives will present. J.B. Hunt Transport Services will present at three investor …
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J.B. Hunt Pledges Support to USDOT Human Trafficking Initiative
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJ.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation to fight human trafficking. The Lowell-based company announced that it would pledge its support to USDOT’s Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking initiative. According to the USDOT website, …
Six Arkansas companies have been selected for the 2019 Fortune 500 list. Fortune has named Walmart, Tyson Foods, Murphy USA, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Dillard’s and Windstream Holdings to the top 500 companies. In addition, two companies – ArcBest and Murphy Oil …