People You Trust

At a glance: J.B. Hunt has been putting people first since 1961. By investing in our employees and leading with our values of integrity, respect, innovation, safety and excellence, we’ve earned a reputation for reliability and trust.

J.B. and Johnelle Hunt brought passion, determination and purpose to every dream they chased. They put everything they had into growing J.B. Hunt because they wanted to build something big – not just for themselves, but for the people depending on them too.

With the support of our exceptional employees and Mr. and Mrs. Hunt’s ambition lighting the way, a small business that repurposed rice hulls grew into the leading transportation company everyone knows today.

Nearly 32,000 employees keep J.B. Hunt moving by bringing their unique expertise, perspectives and goals to work each day. From supporting customers to moving freight and driving innovation, you can trust our people to deliver reliable solutions and get your freight right where it needs to be.

That’s what it means to be Driven for You™.

We’re a People-First Company

Lately, the freight industry has been abuzz with topics like innovative technologies, safety enhancements, legislative changes and more. These are all important advancements that we’re committed to staying ahead of, but we haven’t lost sight of what’s most important: people.

• People who trust us with their livelihoods and supply chains
• People who work hard every day to keep freight moving
• People who build relationships, solve problems and deliver on commitments

As Mr. Hunt often said, “People is everything.”

Whether you’re sitting behind a company computer, hauling a J.B. Hunt load or booking freight through the J.B. Hunt 360°® platform, people like you have always been at the center of who we are and how we do business.

Our Values in Action

Putting people first means doing the right thing every time. For 65 years, we’ve led with our values and followed through on our commitments, earning trust and building a reputation we’re proud of. 

We’ve been building that trust with many of our customers over decades of change and growth. By listening closely to their needs, anticipating challenges and uncovering new opportunities, we help keep supply chains adaptable, optimized and ready for what’s next. 

Our people are at the center of it all. We hire the best and brightest in the industry, seeking out talented individuals with expertise and a strong commitment to serving others. They bring our values to life and are the reason our customers know that when they choose J.B. Hunt, they’re working with people they trust. 

Investing in employee empowerment and a strong workplace culture helps us build trust from the ground up. We provide technology, training and growth opportunities to help our employees succeed. Programs across our enterprise also empower them to do their best work and create value for our customers, like:

• ELEVATION: Our employee-led innovation program that improves how we work and helps us better serve our customers.
• Million Mile: Our annual event where we celebrate J.B. Hunt drivers who have driven millions of safe miles.
• Customer Value Delivery®: Our proprietary methodology for understanding customer needs, developing tailored solutions and identifying new opportunities across our customers’ supply chains.

Trust is at the heart of our culture and the relationships we build with customers. It's what drives us to serve others, create value and deliver on our commitments every day.

People You Trust

When you choose J.B. Hunt for your transportation needs, you work with a company that has put people first since 1961. You work with people you trust and a company that’s driven for you. Connect with us to learn how our people, technology and capacity can create value for your business.