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J.B. Hunt Recognizes 116 Drivers for Safely Driving 2M-Plus Miles at 20th Annual Company Event
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT) awarded over $1.6 million in safety bonuses to 116 drivers at its annual Million Mile Celebration in Lowell, Arkansas. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event, recognizing drivers who have achieved up to five million miles without preventable accidents. The ceremony also featured the Million Mile Walk of Fame, honoring drivers for their commitment to safety. The event was postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic, and this year's celebration acknowledged accomplishments over the last two years.
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Awarded over $1.6 million in safety bonuses to encourage driver safety.
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Company awards more than $1.6M in Million Mile safety bonuses to drivers
LOWELL, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, recently recognized 116 company drivers for achieving two, three, four, and – for the first time in company history - five million miles driven without a preventable accident, awarding more than $1.6 million in safe driver bonuses. The drivers were honored over the past two weeks during the company’s annual Million Mile Celebration at corporate headquarters in Lowell, marking the 20th anniversary of the event.
J.B. Hunt Intermodal driver Reginald Miller participates in the Million Mile Walk of Fame at company headquarters in Lowell after achieving two million safe miles driven for the company. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Our Million Mile drivers represent the epitome of who we want all of our drivers to be,” said Nick Hobbs, chief operating officer and president of contract services at J.B. Hunt. “It’s their unwavering commitment to be the very best at what they do that makes this accomplishment so special. We couldn’t do what we do without them.”
To commemorate the milestone, J.B. Hunt drivers and employees participated in the Million Mile Walk of Fame, an annual company tradition. The Million Mile drivers descended four flights of stairs lined with employees greeting them with cheers and applause to express appreciation for their safety efforts.
“We’ve been hosting this ceremony for 20 years, and I believe we’ll be doing it for 20 more,” said John Roberts, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt. “The atmosphere is electric. There’s so much excitement to celebrate our drivers and their achievements.”
The Million Mile Celebration is the premier event for J.B. Hunt drivers and their families. The company has hosted the ceremony since 2001 and has recognized Million Mile drivers dating back to 1971. The event was canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic, so this year’s celebration recognized drivers reaching their million-mile accomplishment over the past two years. This includes the company’s first five million mile driver – Phil Fortin, or Five-Mil-Phil to his colleagues. Fortin surpassed five million safe miles in December 2019.
In addition to the celebration, drivers will receive further recognition on J.B. Hunt’s Million Mile Wall. The wall lists all company drivers who have achieved between one and five million safe miles while employed at J.B. Hunt, totaling almost 4,000 drivers.
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., an S&P 500 company, provides innovative supply chain solutions for a variety of customers throughout North America. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, the company applies technology-driven methods to create the best solution for each customer, adding efficiency, flexibility, and value to their operations. J.B. Hunt services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, final mile, and more. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.
Brittnee Davie Vice President - Marketing
479.419.3178
press@jbhunt.com
Source: J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
FAQ
What is the significance of the Million Mile Celebration for JBHT?
The Million Mile Celebration recognizes drivers for achieving two to five million miles without a preventable accident, underscoring the company's commitment to safety.
How much money did JBHT award in safety bonuses?
J.B. Hunt awarded over $1.6 million in safety bonuses to their drivers.
Who achieved the first five million miles at JBHT?
Phil Fortin is recognized as the first driver to achieve five million safe miles at J.B. Hunt.
Why was the Million Mile Celebration not held in 2020?
The Million Mile Celebration was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
How many drivers have achieved Million Mile status at JBHT?
Almost 4,000 drivers have achieved between one and five million safe miles while employed at J.B. Hunt.
