J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a North American freight transportation and logistics company headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas. In FY2025, the company reported operating revenues of $11.999 billion and net earnings of $598.282 million. J.B. Hunt had 31,750 employees as of December 31, 2025 and is led by President and CEO Shelley Simpson.
J.B. Hunt: Key Facts
- Founded in 1961 by Johnnie Bryan Hunt and Johnelle Hunt.
- Headquartered in Lowell, Arkansas.
- Reported FY2025 operating revenue of $12.0 billion.
- Reported FY2025 net earnings of $598.3 million.
- Had 31,750 employees and 2,350 independent contractors.
- Operates Intermodal, Dedicated Contract Services, Integrated Capacity Solutions, Final Mile Services, and Truckload segments.
How J.B. Hunt Makes Money
J.B. Hunt earns revenue by moving freight through intermodal containers, dedicated fleet contracts, freight brokerage, final-mile delivery, and dry-van truckload services. Intermodal is the largest segment, with $5.98 billion of FY2025 revenue, followed by Dedicated Contract Services at $3.38 billion.
Why J.B. Hunt Matters
J.B. Hunt is important because it connects rail efficiency with truck flexibility. The company owns large container and chassis fleets, operates tractors and dedicated fleets, and uses third-party carriers when that creates better capacity coverage.
Competitive Position
J.B. Hunt's advantage is strongest when shippers want cost-efficient freight movement across modes. The risk is that freight cycles can turn quickly; weak rates, excess truckload capacity, rail disruption, and insurance costs can all pressure margins.
