J.B. Hunt Celebrates 54 Drivers for Safely Driving 2M-Plus Miles, Awards $770,000 in Safe Driving Bonuses
May 01 2024 - 3:43PM
Business Wire
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the
largest supply chain solutions providers in North America,
recognized 54 company drivers this week for achieving two, three,
four and five million miles driven without a preventable accident
at its annual Million Mile Celebration at company headquarters in
Lowell. The drivers were awarded a total of $770,000 in safe
driving bonuses for their outstanding accomplishment and commitment
to operational excellence.
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J.B. Hunt drivers walk the red carpet
during the company's Million Mile Walk of Fame for achieving two,
three, four and five million miles driven without a preventable
accident. (Photo: Business Wire)
“These drivers are the champions of our safety culture,” said
Nick Hobbs, chief operating officer and president of contract
services at J.B. Hunt. “Their million-mile achievements demonstrate
an unwavering commitment to delivering long-term, exceptional value
for our customers. 2023 was a record year for our safety
organization, and these drivers were a huge part of that.
Congratulations to all 54 drivers for their monumental safety
milestone.”
The 2024 Million Mile driver class spent the last few days at
company headquarters with their families, management and executive
leadership team celebrating their million-mile moment. On average,
it takes a driver approximately 7-10 years to reach one million
safe miles. Among this year's class is J.B. Hunt’s third driver to
achieve five million miles and its first to be honored with Women
in Trucking’s Driver of the Year award.
The peak of the celebration took place today at the Million Mile
Walk of Fame. Drivers and their families walked the red carpet
throughout the company’s Lowell campus where they were cheered on
by hundreds of employees, ending with embracement and words of
gratitude from company executives. Since 1996, J.B. Hunt has
awarded more than $38 million in safe driving bonuses to nearly
5,000 company drivers and has hosted the Million Mile event dating
back to 2001.
The Million Mile event is a cornerstone of J.B. Hunt’s culture,
rooted in company values of excellence, safety and integrity. The
company’s commitment to safety is exemplary in the industry and
essential to delivering exceptional value to its customers. By
recruiting and retaining some of the top driving talent in the
country, J.B. Hunt puts thousands of skilled and well-trained
drivers on the road each year.
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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