J.B. Hunt Hosts Run for the Fallen Memorial
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, is hosting the Arkansas Run for the Fallen Traveling Memorial for the third consecutive year through Nov. 16 outside its corporate headquarters in Lowell.
The memorial includes a 3x5-foot American flag and short biography for each of the 149 Arkansas service members who have died while serving since September 11, 2001. It is open to the public, and visitors are encouraged to walk among the flags and read about the lives of our fallen heroes.
“These Arkansans gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and we want to ensure that the Northwest Arkansas community has the chance to hear their stories,” said Eric Airola, chair of J.B. Hunt’s Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG). “We invite you and your family to join us at our headquarters to remember these fallen veterans.”
Arkansas Run for the Fallen, the nonprofit responsible for the traveling memorial, works to memorialize fallen Arkansas service members and provide support to their families. The nonprofit also organizes an annual run that includes one mile for each Arkansan who has died while serving on active duty since September 11, 2001. The 9th Annual Arkansas Run for the Fallen is scheduled for March 20-22, 2020. The organization and J.B. Hunt are both contributors to Wreaths Across America, an annual nationwide effort to place a wreath on every National Cemetery headstone during the holiday season.
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.