J.B. Hunt Announces Planned Succession of Top Leadership
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., (NASDAQ: JBHT) (“JBHT”) announced today the planned succession of the top leadership for J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.’s Intermodal business unit. Effective April 1, 2020, Terry Matthews will retire from his current duties as executive vice president and president of Intermodal. Darren Field will formally assume this role on that date. This change is part of a methodical process that has been in development for the past several quarters.
“We believe this type of management succession with proper planning and ample time for the team to work together with new members is vital to a smooth and effective transition, as we have set up with Terry and Darren,” said John Roberts, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt.
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.