JB Hunt Transport Services Inc.
JBHT.US | Freight transport by road
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a surface transportation, delivery, and logistics company in North America. The company operates through five segments: Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), Truckload (JBT), and Final Mile Services (FMS). The ...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess JB Hunt Transport Services Inc on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a logistics and transportation company, not a financial institution. The company does not offer consumer lending or deposit services, manage customer financial data, or operate financial service access points. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, APRs, fees, financial literacy, fair lending compliance, debt burden, and geographic inclusion are not applicable to its core business, aligning with the rubric's 0-tier definitions. While the company provides services to small and mid-sized trucking businesses and owner-operators, these do not constitute the provision of financial products or services as defined by the rubric. Its scholarship program for employees' families and university collaboration are not classified as community finance reinvestment or financial literacy initiatives under the specific KPI definitions. In 2024, J.B. Hunt awarded over $533,000 in scholarships to 100 new recipients through its Scholarship Program for Families.
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The Sam M. Walton College of Business Program for Supply Chain Management was named the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. reported a CEO to median employee pay ratio of 101:1 for 2024, with the median employee compensation at $84,947
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and the former CEO's annualized total compensation at $8,547,270.
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None of J.B. Hunt's employees are represented by unions or covered by collective bargaining agreements;
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the company also had a labor relations violation with a $36,907 penalty in 2020.
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In the past three years (2022-2024), J.B. Hunt has had five substantiated labor-law violations.
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These include a $4.2 million settlement in 2024 for a wage and hour violation related to failure to disclose pay ranges in job postings,
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and four OSHA violations with penalties totaling $117,110 ($57,600 and $12,500 in 2024;
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$21,375 in 2023;
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$25,635 in 2022).
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J.B. Hunt prohibits forced labor, child labor, and human trafficking,
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and has trained over 181,000 people to recognize and report signs of human trafficking.
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The company states it provides equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination,
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supporting Employee Resource Groups
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and being recognized for its workplace culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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In 2023, over $8.8 million in appreciation bonuses were awarded to full-time drivers and hourly employees.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing. The articles either explicitly state 'No Data' or 'Not mentioned' for these metrics
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, or discuss internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, environmental goals, or general codes of conduct without providing the required supplier-specific data points such as certification percentages, audit frequencies, incident counts, traceability coverage, remediation times, contractual clause coverage, high-risk material spend, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. against the defined KPIs for the 'Honest & Fair Business' ethical value. The articles highlight the company's recognition for reliability and integrity
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, commitment to safety
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, sustainability efforts
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, workplace inclusivity
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, and initiatives against human trafficking
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. However, these do not directly map to the specific metrics required by the rubric's KPIs such as regulatory fines, transparency index scores, whistleblower policies, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy scores, complaint resolution times, board independence, anti-corruption policy specifics, or third-party verification of ethical claims.
Kind to Animals
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a service-oriented company primarily engaged in transportation and logistics. Its business model does not involve the production of goods, therefore, it does not engage in activities such as animal testing, the use of animal-derived ingredients in products, or the need for cruelty-free certifications. The company also does not operate animal agriculture facilities or conduct research and development relevant to animal-free alternatives or substitution. Consequently, these specific animal welfare metrics are not applicable to its core operations.
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No War, No Weapons
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. primarily focuses on civilian freight and logistics, explicitly stating it does not engage in weapons manufacturing, military contracting, or direct military operations.
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This indicates 0% revenue from arms or defense contracts and 100% divestment from defense-related assets. Its inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, which applies exclusion screening for companies involved in controversial weapons, further verifies its zero exposure to such items.
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However, the company does not have explicit peace-oriented initiatives, allocating 0% of revenue to peacebuilding or disarmament programs.
Planet-Friendly Business
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J.B. Hunt's sustainability report is prepared in alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) frameworks, though it lacks specific mention of climate scenario analysis. In 2022, 48% of all fuel purchased was a bio-blended diesel product or renewable diesel.
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Additionally, a 40-acre solar farm, launched in January 2025, is capable of offsetting up to 80% of the power used by the corporate campus, and the company operates over 180 renewable natural gas-powered vehicles.
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J.B. Hunt aims to reduce carbon emissions intensity by 32% by 2034 from a 2019 baseline, having surpassed the halfway mark by 2023.
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Its intermodal service has helped avoid an estimated 30 million metric tons of CO2e emissions over the past decade, with intermodal shipments reducing their carbon footprint by 65% compared to highway truck transport.
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Scope 1 and 2 emissions reporting is independently audited and verified with reasonable assurance, while Scope 3 has limited assurance.
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The company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for 2024.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The provided article discusses J.B. Hunt's focus on creating an inclusive culture through its Inclusion Office and Council, supporting Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and engaging in community partnerships, such as with the University of Arkansas, to promote education and scholarships. However, it does not provide specific, quantitative evidence for any of the defined KPIs related to 'Respect for Cultures & Communities', such as the number of formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups, the percentage of revenue reinvested in local community development, details on cultural impact assessments, or specific data on cultural appropriation incidents or cultural preservation investments.
Safe & Smart Tech
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J.B. Hunt maintains an Information Privacy Protection Program (IP3) designed to ensure privacy in compliance with applicable regulations, requiring all office personnel to complete IP3 training.
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All drivers are certified in a nationwide defensive driving program, involving classroom and in-vehicle training.
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All drivers are recertified on a regular basis.
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The company also provides cargo security training for its people and customers.
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Over 181,000 people have been trained through the Truckers Against Trafficking program since 2014.
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A security incident in 2021 involving a configuration error that exposed applicant names and Social Security numbers was followed by immediate portal securing, implementation of preventative measures, and an offer of one-year credit monitoring and identity theft insurance to affected individuals, demonstrating compliance with breach notification laws.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles regarding J.B. Hunt's waste diversion rates, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, use of recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design principles, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability, waste audit frequency, zero waste certifications, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education programs. The articles primarily focus on fuel efficiency, carbon emission reductions, and fleet modernization, which are outside the scope of the 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products' ethical value as defined.