J.B. Hunt Participates in Wreaths Across America for 11th Consecutive Year
December 09 2024 - 11:15AM
Business Wire
74 company drivers help transport
company-record 356,000-plus wreaths to national cemeteries
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the
largest supply chain solutions providers in North America,
announced today its continued participation in Wreaths Across
America for the 11th consecutive year. The nationwide effort
ensures fallen veterans are remembered during the holiday
season.
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To commemorate its 11th year of
participating in Wreaths Across America, J.B. Hunt designed a
custom wrap for select tractors and trailers featuring the theme,
“Your Courage Inspires Us.” (Photo: Business Wire)
“Wreaths Across America is a special time to recognize and honor
military service members who sacrificed their lives for our
freedoms,” said David Keefauver, executive vice president of people
at J.B. Hunt. “This year marks a special milestone for J.B. Hunt –
more than 500 company drivers have now participated in the effort
throughout our 11 years of involvement, which demonstrates the
commitment of our people to making sure no fallen veteran is
forgotten during the holidays.”
This year, 74 J.B. Hunt drivers, all either veterans or have a
direct association with a veteran, will help ensure that more than
356,000 wreaths make it to their final destination at national
cemeteries across the country. On December 14, J.B. Hunt volunteers
will join thousands across the nation for wreath-laying events on
Wreaths Across America Day. The company will hold a ceremony on
December 13 at its corporate headquarters for employees to
celebrate its annual support and reflect on the non-profit
organization’s mission to remember, honor and teach.
J.B. Hunt will haul 56 loads of wreaths this year, surpassing
its record-setting total in 2023. This includes nearly 50
intermodal loads, which will be transported through ongoing
collaborations with rail providers BNSF Railway and Norfolk
Southern. To commemorate this year’s participation, the company has
designed a custom wrap for 11 J.B. Hunt tractors and two J.B. Hunt
trailers featuring the theme, “Your Courage Inspires Us”.
Altogether, J.B. Hunt will deliver 11 loads directly to 13
national cemeteries, including Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery,
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dayton National Cemetery,
Fayetteville National Cemetery, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery,
Georgia National Cemetery, Lexington National Cemetery, Marietta
National Cemetery, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Riverside
National Cemetery, Salisbury National Cemetery, San Joquin Valley
National Cemetery, and Tahoma National Cemetery, among others.
Wreaths Across America is one of many veteran-focused programs
that J.B. Hunt participates in annually. The company also provides
multiple opportunities that support the professional needs of
employee veterans, including those transitioning to civilian life.
This year, J.B. Hunt was honored with several national distinctions
that include Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer by VIQTORY,
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans by Newsweek and Military
Times Best for Vets.
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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