The J.B. Hunt first-quarter conference call provided a mixed bag of anecdotes. While concerns mount over economic disruption, the company has some offsets.
J.B. Hunt’s first quarter results, while slightly below consensus, were likely not as bad as feared. The company’s outlook provided on its earnings call will be the takeaway.
While transportation industry participants have an abundance of questions loaded for management teams this earnings season, answers on the future will be tough to provide.
Tyson Foods plans to pay drivers and essential personnel $60 million in “thank you” bonuses for service during the pandemic.
A new front has opened up in the battle over AB5 as both sides use the COVID-19 pandemic to bolster their positions on the controversial labor law
P.A.M. Transportation says it has temporarily laid off approximately 75 employees as auto plant closures increase.
J.B. Hunt announces $500 one-time bonus for drivers and field staff serving during COVID-19 pandemic.
Trucking Alliance-backed analysis supports group’s push for federal testing changes.
Coronavirus hits markets, mass layoffs at Starsky, ex-employee talks MDL, J.B. Hunt becomes an NVOCC and more
Charley Dehoney writes about digital brokerages and what they really are and do…
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller chats with Shelley Simpson, Chief Commercial Officer of J.B. Hunt.
Quarantines and factory shutdowns could deepen and extend the traditional Chinese New Year trough.
J.B. Hunt’s fourth quarter call addresses some challenges facing its brokerage and intermodal businesses.
J.B. Hunt reports lower-than-expected earnings in the fourth quarter as weaker market conditions and increased investment weigh on results.
With the acquisition of RDI Last Mile Co., J.B. Hunt’s Final Mile Services group will have 104 locations and 3.2 million square feet of warehouse space.
Ben Thrower writes about what most in the trucking industry know – 2019 was a tough year for almost everyone.
Legislation demands OMB and HHS estimate rule publication date.
FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller chats with J.B. Hunt Chief Commercial Officer Shelley Simpson.
“We actually don’t think we can do it ourselves. There won’t be one winner inside this space. We have to transform our shippers, brokers and carriers. We have to move forward together for everyone to benefit.” — Shelley Simpson on the power of collaboration, cooperation and bridging markets.
CHICAGO – The technology transformation that’s underway in freight transportation is badly needed to eliminate billions of dollars in annual waste and improve service for shippers and carriers of all sizes, in the same way that consumers have been empowered by shopping online, Shelley Simpson, chief commercial officer at intermodal transportation provider J.B. Hunt, said […]
