J.B. Hunt’s Veteran-Friendly Culture Earns National Recognitions From VIQTORY, Newsweek and Military Times

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT) has received multiple national recognitions for its veteran-friendly workplace culture. The company was named a Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer by VIQTORY, included in Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans, and recognized as Best for Vets by Military Times. Nearly one in nine J.B. Hunt employees is a veteran, with the company aiming to add approximately 1,600 veterans annually. The company offers comprehensive support programs including Military Leave Benefits, Active-Duty Support, Military Leave Concierge Service, and the SkillBridge Program to assist veterans in transitioning to civilian careers.

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• Strong veteran employment rate with 1 in 9 employees being veterans
• Commitment to hire approximately 1,600 veterans annually
• Multiple national recognitions for veteran-friendly workplace practices
• Comprehensive veteran support programs and benefits package

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Logistics and transportation leader named Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans and Best for Vets

LOWELL, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today that it has been honored with national recognitions from VIQTORY as a Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans, and Military Times as Best for Vets.

“We are honored that these leading organizations have recognized the workplace environment J.B. Hunt strives to create for our veterans,” said Brad Hicks, president of highway services and executive vice president of people at J.B. Hunt. “Supporting our veterans ties in with our culture and legacy, providing a much deeper meaning. We continue to enhance our workplace so that service members feel valued for their service, experience and expertise as well as the excellence, commitment and honor they represent.”

This is the 18^th consecutive year that J.B. Hunt has earned Military Friendly® Employer status and the second time to be included in the Top 10. It is the company’s first time receiving Best for Vets recognition from Military Times and to be included among Newsweek’s America’s Best Workplaces for Veterans. Earlier this year, J.B. Hunt was recognized by the Arkansas Veterans of Foreign Wars as Employer of the Year. More information about these awards, including methodology and criteria, is available on each organization’s website.

As a company founded by both a veteran and driver, J.B. Hunt understands that the skills and expertise gained through military service can lead to a successful career in transportation and logistics. Nearly one in every nine J.B. Hunt employees is a veteran, and the company is committed to adding approximately 1,600 veterans to its organization each year.

From Active Service to Professional Career

J.B. Hunt’s commitment to hiring and enabling veterans includes programming that meets their professional needs and assists with their transition from active service to a civilian career. The company hosts multiple programs, training opportunities and resources that enable their professional growth, including:

• Military Leave Benefits – J.B. Hunt provides comprehensive benefits for employees who serve in any stage of their career or service. Military members and their family members are also eligible to take up to 26 weeks per calendar year to care for a family member who suffers an injury or becomes ill while on active duty.
• Active-Duty Support – The company provides active-duty employees with a military deployment and re-entry guide and offers differential pay policies to support their military and civilian career.
• Military Leave Concierge Service – For members of the National Guard and Reserve, J.B. Hunt provides employees and their families with assistance through each of the four phases of military leave. This service includes consultation and support from a Gold Star family member.
• SkillBridge Program – Through this Department of Defense program, service members are given the opportunity to gain civilian work experience while still on active duty. SkillBridge is available to military members, as well as their spouses, who are within 180 days of release from active duty. Additionally, the company's Apprenticeship Program offers a route for military members interested in transitioning directly to a driver position.
• Veterans Employee Resource Group – Recognizing the power of community, J.B. Hunt hosts an employee resource group dedicated to empowering and engaging employees and to support the professional and personal success of veterans.

Additionally, J.B. Hunt holds annual company-wide Memorial Day and Veterans Day observance events and has hosted the Arkansas Run for the Fallen Traveling Memorial each November since 2017. In December, the company will participate in Wreaths Across America for the 11^th consecutive year, helping ensure the delivery of hundreds of thousands of wreaths to national cemeteries throughout the country to remember fallen veterans 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 a Fortune 500 company, 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.

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FAQ

What veteran-friendly awards did J.B. Hunt (JBHT) receive in 2023?

J.B. Hunt received three major recognitions: Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer from VIQTORY, America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans from Newsweek, and Best for Vets from Military Times.

How many veterans does J.B. Hunt (JBHT) plan to hire annually?

J.B. Hunt is committed to adding approximately 1,600 veterans to its organization each year.

What percentage of J.B. Hunt (JBHT) employees are veterans?

Nearly one in every nine J.B. Hunt employees (approximately 11%) is a veteran.

What veteran support programs does J.B. Hunt (JBHT) offer?

J.B. Hunt offers Military Leave Benefits, Active-Duty Support, Military Leave Concierge Service, SkillBridge Program, and Veterans Employee Resource Group.