J.B. Hunt’s People-Focused Culture Earns National Recognitions From Forbes and Newsweek for Workplace Excellence

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today it has been honored with national recognitions from Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers. The three accolades demonstrate the company’s commitment to creating a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, valued, respected, safe and heard.

“It all begins with taking care of our people,” said Shelley Simpson, president of J.B. Hunt. “Our workplace culture empowers our people to bring their best selves to work each and every day, and these recognitions reflect the progress we’ve made in creating an environment that welcomes inclusion, celebrates diversity and encourages innovation, leading to exceptional customer value.”

J.B. Hunt has implemented multiple programs and initiatives in recent years to advance its workplace environment and retain top talent while attracting fresh perspectives. Following the opening of its Inclusion Office the year prior, J.B. Hunt created The Inclusion Council in 2022, a group of influential senior leaders from across the company with a passion for inclusion. The Council aims to ensure that inclusion remains a key component of creating an exceptional employee experience and drives how the company conducts business.

Through its six employee resource groups (ERGs), the most recent launching in 2022, J.B. Hunt offers opportunities for employee professional development, community engagement and networking. The company’s ERGs work to meet the needs of female, Latino, veteran, African American, LGBTQIA+ employees and Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Today, J.B. Hunt has more than 4,800 members in the company’s ERGs.

“Creating opportunities for our employees to connect, learn and grow together is one of the many reasons why our employee resource groups are so imperative to fostering inclusion in the workplace,” said Brad Hicks, president of Highway Services and executive vice president of People at J.B. Hunt. “The best ideas come from those who feel that their voice is heard, valued and respected, and we’re proud to enrich the lives of our employees by promoting a sense of belonging when they come to work each day.”