J.B. Hunt Celebrates 65 Years of Moving Freight Forward

LOWELL, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 10, 2026--

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (Nasdaq: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, today celebrates its 65th anniversary, marking more than six decades of adapting through industry change, investing in innovation and helping shape the future of transportation. Founded in 1961 by J.B. and Johnelle Hunt, the company has grown from a small trucking operation into an industry leader while remaining focused on service, operational excellence and long-term value creation for our people, customers and shareholders.

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“Sixty-five years is more than a milestone. It reflects the discipline, resilience and commitment of the people who have built J.B. Hunt and continue to move us forward,” said Shelley Simpson, president and chief executive officer at J.B. Hunt. “Our business has changed many times, but our standard has not: take good care of our people, who take good care of our customers, and that takes care of our business. The same spirit of innovation and adaptability that brought us here continues to guide the people building our future today.”

Over the past 65 years, J.B. Hunt has expanded from its trucking roots to develop a broad portfolio of transportation and logistics capabilities. From pioneering intermodal transportation to investing in technology and a mode-neutral approach, the company has continued to evolve alongside the needs of the market while helping advance more efficient supply chains.

“As the industry continues to evolve, our responsibility is to keep adapting, investing and finding better ways to create value,” Simpson said. “That's the work our teams are doing every day, and it's what positions us for the opportunities ahead.”

Nasdaq invited J.B. Hunt to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell today in New York City to mark the anniversary. Company leaders and longtime employees represented the company during the ceremony. The group included drivers, maintenance technicians, office employees and executives whose service spans multiple decades of the company's history.

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.

J.B. Hunt leaders and longtime employees mark the 65th anniversary of the company at a Nasdaq Opening Bell ceremony in New York City. The group included drivers, maintenance technicians, office employees and executives whose service spans multiple decades of the company's history.

A yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg didn't respond immediately to a call for help from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, but a maritime law expert said Monday they may not have been obligated to after the Coast Guard determined the boat wasn't in distress.

A spokesperson for the Meta CEO also said the crew didn't immediately hear the radio call for help and by the time it did, another nearby ship had already rendered assistance.

The U.S. Coast Guard said the 21-foot Hewescraft vessel that called for help over a radio frequency all boats should monitor was not in distress and was able to make it safely to Farragut Bay after the Wilderness Legacy cruise ship towed it there, and helped it refuel. But the incident is getting attention because of a post that a passenger on the cruise ship made on social media that suggested Zuckerberg's yacht refused to help.

When another ship is in distress, everyone in the area is obligated to respond as long as doing so doesn't put their own ship at risk. But maritime law expert Ian Ralby said this situation appears different, and the crew of Zuckerberg's yacht wouldn't face that legal obligation.

“It’s the difference between calling AAA and 911. You need an ambulance on site, that’s a distress call. You need somebody to give you a jump or to tow your car, you call AAA,” said Ralby, who is president of Auxilium Worldwide. It is a big difference in terms of the emergency type, he said. "Both concerning, both needing assistance, but the legal obligations to respond are very different.”

Zuckerberg and his family were not on the 387-foot Launchpad yacht when this happened late on Aug. 3.

“As the Coast Guard noted, the boat was not in distress, and by the time the crew reviewed the Coast Guard contact on a different radio channel from the one they were operating on, the assist was already underway. We’re grateful all parties are safe," Zuckerberg's spokesman Brian Baker said.

The Alaska Beacon first reported on what happened after Michael Love, who said he was a passenger on the Wilderness Legacy cruise ship, posted on Bluesky on Aug. 5.

“Our boat rescued a stranded vessel last night and apparently we did that after the Coast Guard radioed Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht — which was closer — and they repeatedly refused to respond. (There was near unanimous booing when the captain announced this),” he said.

The Coast Guard said in a statement that they determined within half an hour of when the skiff radioed in that the small ship wasn't in distress. A marine assistance request was broadcast on their behalf, and the Wilderness Legacy responded, reaching the 21-foot vessel about an hour later.

It's a little unusual that the Launchpad crew missed the call for help because it is common practice for ships to always be monitoring channel 16 on their radios and keep it as the default frequency. That's where this call for help was transmitted, but it is also where the Coast Guard would broadcast warnings about any hazards in the area whether that's a brewing storm or anything else.

“The situation was resolved without any harm to life," said Ralby. "It does not seem that there was any immediate issue in terms of threat to life of mariners or concerns for the marine environment, which are the two main things that lead to that urgent distress call where all mariners no matter who they are are legally obligated to try and respond.”

FILE - Mark Zuckerberg talks about the Orion AR glasses during the Meta Connect conference on Sept. 25, 2024, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez, File)