J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Named 2015 Military Friendly Employer by G.I. Jobs® and Announces Commitment to Hiring 10,000 Veterans by 2020

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LOWELL, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. JBHT announces today that the Company has again been recognized for the ninth consecutive year as a Top 100 Military Friendly® Employer by G.I. Jobs®, ranking seventh overall and third most military friendly employer in the transportation industry. In accordance with this recognition, J.B. Hunt announces today a new company-wide initiative to hire 10,000 U.S. military veterans by the year 2020.

“We are tremendously honored to be named a 2015 Top 100 Military Friendly® Employer and to reaffirm our commitment to supporting the men and women who defend our country,” said John Roberts, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt. “Our nation's veterans excel at J.B. Hunt, where their strong leadership skills, experience, and moral integrity contribute greatly to our Company's continued success.”

J.B. Hunt provides a variety of employment options for military veterans and those separating from the service. With career opportunities at over 300 locations nationwide, J.B. Hunt offers extended benefits for employees called to active duty, including make-whole pay, and works with transition offices and veteran affair groups to recruit and employ top military talent in a variety of rewarding and challenging civilian positions.

“Earning the Military Friendly® Employers designation places firms like J.B. Hunt front and center to service members who are exiting the military and looking for civilian careers,” said Sean Collins, Vice President at Victory Media, creator of Military Friendly ratings and publisher of G.I. Jobs®. “We're pleased to see J.B. Hunt on the list for the 9th year in a row, a testament to their commitment to hiring veterans and their programs and policies in support of the military community.”

Jointly, 2015 Top 100 Military Friendly® Employers selected by G.I. Jobs® have reported hiring more than 155,000 service members and their spouses in the last 12 months. Recipients of this recognition have undergone extensive evaluation to determine veteran recruiting practices. The list is in its 12th year and continues to represent the “best of the best” among companies that put forth the greatest effort in hiring and accommodating military veterans.

To view the full list of 2015 Top 100 Military Friendly® Employers, please visit http://militaryfriendly.com/.

About J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt Transport focuses on providing safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, the company provides capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
David G. Mee, 479-820-8111
EVP, Finance/Administration and Chief Financial Officer

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