J.B. Hunt and BNSF Railway Company are launching a joint effort to substantially improve capacity in the intermodal marketplace, according to a J.B. Hunt press release sent out this week. The transport company says demand for intermodal services has grown…
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J.B. Hunt to Buy Zenith Freight from Bassett Furniture for $87 Mil
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJ.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. will acquire the assets of Zenith Freight Lines LLC from Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. for about $87 million, according to a press release. J.B. Hunt will continue to service Bassett through Zenith following the deal.…
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J.B. Hunt Trying Out Hydrogen Trucks for Pilot Program
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleJ.B. Hunt will be piloting a new zero-emission long-haul system powered by hydrogen trucks. This pilot program is the result of a multi-pronged collaboration between General Motors, Navistar, OneH2 and J.B. Hunt. General Motors has partnered with Navistar, providing Hydrotec…
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J.B. Hunt Partners with Walton College of Business on Diversity Initiative for Supply Chain Industry
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJ.B. Hunt is partnering with the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas on a diversity and inclusion initiative that aims to impact the transportation and logistics industry and to address industry challenges. The Lowell-based transportation…
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With Mass Movement Acquisition, J.B. Hunt Expands Final Mile Services Division
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleJ.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. has acquired an Massachusetts-based commercial fitness logistics company to bolster its Final Mile Services division. On Monday, Nov. 30, J.B. Hunt Transport acquired Mass Movement Inc.’s assets. The Lowell-based transportation company used cash on hand to…
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J.B. Hunt Unveils Multiple Leadership Changes
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleJ.B. Hunt Transport Inc. has announced a raft of executive leadership changes at the Lowell-based transportation company. The company unveiled five leadership changes on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The executives who were impacted include John Kuhlow, Nick Hobbs, Shelley Simpson, Craig…
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, more organizations are making adjustments to deal with the unprecedented health crisis. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced on March 23 that drivers and…
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J.B. Hunt Acquires RDI Last Mile Co., Bolstering Final Mile Services
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is expanding its last mile capabilities through its recent acquisition of a Massachusetts-based company. On Dec. 31, J.B. Hunt finalized its purchase of RDI Last Mile Co.’s assets. RDI has provided home…
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J.B. Hunt Announces New Trailer Pool, Drop-and-Hook Service
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJ.B. Hunt Transport Services unveiled this week a new trailer pool and drop-and-hook service called J.B. Hunt 360box which will be launched this summer. The company said the service will introduce a pool of 500 additional 53-foot trailers that businesses…