J.B. Hunt Joins USDOT in Fight Against Human Trafficking
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, recently pledged its support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking initiative at the USDOT in Washington, D.C.
The initiative, announced by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao, urges transportation industry leaders to combat human trafficking through employee education, raising public awareness, and sharing relevant data to measure the effort’s collective impact.
“Victims of this crime are often hidden in plain sight at places our employees frequent daily, such as rest stops and truck stops,” said Greer Woodruff, senior vice president of corporate safety, security, and driver personnel at J.B. Hunt. “As part of our company’s safety culture, J.B. Hunt employees are trained on recognizing the warning signs of trafficking and how to report suspicious activity. We proudly support the U.S. Department of Transportation’s initiative and are committed to helping end human trafficking.”
According to the USDOT, as many as 24.9 million men, women, and children are victims of human trafficking. J.B. Hunt employees receive formal training during orientation on the issues of human trafficking, and the company provides continuous guidance and awareness on how they can make a difference combating the serious challenge. In addition, J.B. Hunt fosters working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement and other agencies to help combat the issue.
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.