J.B. Hunt Transport Services in Northwest Arkansas

Headquartered in Lowell, AR, near Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville, and Springdale, J.B. Hunt is a leading transportation and logistics powerhouse in NWA. Founded in 1961 by Johnnie Bryan Hunt, the company has grown into the 3rd largest trucking firm in the U.S., with a fleet exceeding 12,000 trucks and 145,000 trailers. Its strong NWA presence drives regional economic growth through jobs and innovation in freight services.

J.B. Hunt excels in intermodal (two-thirds of revenue), dedicated contract services, truckload, and logistics, partnering with major railroads like BNSF and Norfolk Southern. Recent initiatives include the 2025 Quantum de México rail service with BNSF and GMXT for U.S.-Mexico freight, plus sustainable tech like hydrogen and electric trucks. As a top employer, it offers 10,000+ jobs, emphasizing efficiency, technology like J.B. Hunt 360, and sustainability awards from the EPA.