J.B. Hunt Opens First Enterprise Sales Office in Mexico
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today its subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Mexico, S.C., has opened an enterprise sales branch in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico, the first such office in the country for J.B. Hunt.
The new office will consolidate sales, operations, and customer support for intermodal and highway services into one centralized location in the country. J.B. Hunt has provided services in Mexico for more than 25 years and has a presence in Mexico City, Guadalajara, San Luis Potosi, and Monterrey.
“We wanted to create something that was truly unique for Mexico, and this new office provides a hybrid of services that will help us better serve our customers and grow our client base,” said Shelley Simpson, executive vice president, chief commercial officer, and president of highway services at J.B. Hunt. “We’re excited to join the rapidly growing business community in Querétaro.”
Querétaro has been recognized as one of the best cities to do business in Latin America by América Economía and is often regarded as one of safest in the country. Many Fortune 500 companies are located in Querétaro, earning it a reputation as a center for industrial development. J.B Hunt’s new office is the 45th enterprise sales branch for the company.
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt’s vision is to create the most efficient transportation network in North America. The company’s industry-leading solutions and mode-neutral approach generate value for customers by eliminating waste, reducing costs and enhancing supply chain visibility. Powered by one of the largest company-owned fleets in the country and third-party capacity through its J.B. Hunt 360°® digital freight marketplace, J.B. Hunt can meet the unique shipping needs of any business, from first mile to final delivery, and every shipment in-between. Through disciplined investments in its people, technology and capacity, J.B. Hunt is delivering exceptional value and service that enable long-term growth for the company and its stakeholders.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is an S&P 500 company and a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. Its stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. The company’s services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, last mile, transload and more. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.