J.B. Hunt Transport

What J.B. Hunt Transport does

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, provides safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, they provide capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service. They were incorporated in Arkansas on August 10, 1961, and have been a publicly held company since their initial public offering in 1983. Their service offerings include transportation of full truckload freight, which they directly transport utilizing their company-controlled revenue equipment and company drivers or independent contractors. They also have arrangements with most of the major North American rail carriers to transport truckload freight in containers and trailers. They also provide customized freight movement, revenue equipment, labor and systems services that are tailored to meet individual customers' requirements and typically involve long-term contracts. Their customer base is extremely diverse and includes a large number of Fortune 500 companies. Their ability to offer multiple services, utilizing their four business segments and a full complement of logistics services through third parties, represents a competitive advantage. They believe this unique operating strategy can add value to customers and increase their profits and returns to stockholders.

Name

J.B. Hunt Transport

Legal name

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.

Website

http://www.jbhunt.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

J.B. hunt transport is a logistics management services and integrated transportation solutions to major corporations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multimodal Freight Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Shipper-Carrier Direct Contracting Networks (TLAEAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rail Consolidation & Deconsolidation (LCL/Groupage) (TLACADAD), Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN), Spot Load Boards (Open Marketplace) (TLAEAJAA), Cross-Docking & Transload Facilities (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAE)

Keywords

• Intermodal transportation services
• Freight brokerage solutions
• Dedicated contract carriage
• Final mile delivery
• Less-than-truckload shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Lowell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Intermodal (JBI): North America's largest intermodal provider combining rail and truck transportation. Q2 2026 revenue of $1.75 billion representing 50% of total revenue, with 10% volume growth and record 578,072 loads. Revenue generated through container shipments utilizing company-owned fleet of 118,000+ containers and relationships with Class I railroads including BNSF.
2. Dedicated Contract Services (DCS): Dedicated fleet management services for customers requiring dedicated truck capacity. Q2 2026 revenue of $921 million, up 9% year-over-year, with approximately 96% customer retention rates. Revenue based on contracted pricing per truck per week plus fuel surcharges.
3. Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS): Freight brokerage and logistics services connecting shippers with third-party carriers. Q2 2026 revenue of $388 million, up 49% year-over-year, returning to profitability with $1.7 million operating income. Revenue generated through transaction fees on loads matched through the platform.
4. Final Mile Services (FMS): Home delivery and job site delivery services. Q2 2026 revenue of $198 million, down 6% year-over-year, with focus on improving revenue quality. Revenue based on delivery fees per stop.
5. Truckload (JBT): Over-the-road truckload services using J.B. Hunt 360box drop-and-hook solution. Q2 2026 revenue of $240 million, up 35% year-over-year, with 14% volume increase and 13% improvement in revenue per load excluding fuel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

J.B. Hunt Transport Services is an asset-based multimodal transportation and logistics provider offering intermodal (rail plus drayage), dedicated contract carriage, truckload, less-than-truckload, final-mile home delivery, freight brokerage, and cross-border Mexico services. The company operates North America's largest intermodal fleet with 118,000+ containers and supports its services through the proprietary J.B. Hunt 360° digital freight platform, which provides multimodal capacity matching, instant quoting, 24/7 tracking, and API/EDI integrations for enterprise shippers.

Product overview

J.B. Hunt Transport operates a mode-neutral, platform-plus-services architecture centered on its J.B. Hunt 360° digital freight marketplace. The core portfolio spans intermodal (the company's largest segment with North America's leading intermodal fleet of 118,000+ containers), Dedicated Contract Services, Final Mile Services, Integrated Capacity Solutions (brokerage), Truckload, and Less-Than-Truckload. Supporting these are specialized sub-services including Temperature-Controlled Intermodal, Transloading, and International/Mexico cross-border solutions. The Quantum service (joint with BNSF Railway) provides differentiated priority intermodal. The company has invested in AI capabilities through Overroute, an AI-native freight execution platform developed via its UP.Labs initiative, which deploys AI agents across all business units to automate freight coordination workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• J.B. Hunt 360°: Digital freight marketplace and platform providing multimodal capacity options, quoting, booking, and tracking for shippers and carriers.
• J.B. Hunt 360box
• Overroute
• Quantum, a J.B. Hunt and BNSF Service™
• Dedicated Contract Services® (DCS®)
• Final Mile Services®
• Carrier 360®

Products and services

• J.B. Hunt 360° Digital freight marketplace platform providing multimodal capacity options, instant quoting, booking, 24/7 tracking, and API/EDI integrations for enterprise shippers to manage the entire transportation process.
• Carrier 360® Free load board platform for carriers with quick pay, personalized load recommendations, visibility to shipper reviews, and a rewards program for carrier operators.
• Intermodal (JBI) North America's largest intermodal transportation service combining rail and trucking, featuring double-stack containers, company-owned fleet of 118,000+ containers, and partnerships with BNSF Railway and other rail providers.
• Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) Managed dedicated fleet services providing customized transportation solutions with route planning, driver staffing, and optimization capabilities for private fleet operations.
• Final Mile Services Home and business delivery services covering first mile to final delivery with 99% coverage across the contiguous United States and 4.5 million annual deliveries.
• Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) Freight brokerage and capacity solutions offering access to thousands of qualified third-party carriers for over-the-road freight needs with contract and transactional volume.
• Truckload (JBT) Over-the-road truckload transportation using J.B. Hunt 360box drop-and-hook solution with flexibility and efficiency for shipment delivery.
• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Nationwide LTL shipping services providing access to nationwide reach, shipment visibility, and streamlined less-than-truckload transportation.
• Overroute AI-native freight execution platform developed through J.B. Hunt's UP.Labs initiative, using AI agents to automate coordination work behind freight loads within carriers' existing systems.
• Quantum, a J.B. Hunt and BNSF Service Priority intermodal service providing 95%+ on-time delivery with approximately one day faster transit than traditional intermodal, designed for service-sensitive freight conversion from highway to rail.
• International/Mexico Services Cross-border freight solutions to and from Mexico with bilingual support, dedicated security teams, warehousing in Laredo, and Quantum de México service connecting U.S. coasts with Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
• Managed Logistics Custom supply chain management services handling day-to-day logistics operations for businesses requiring end-to-end supply chain orchestration.
• Temperature-Controlled Intermodal (TCI) Largest temperature-controlled intermodal fleet in North America with GCCA Cold Carrier certification, serving perishables, pharmaceuticals, and temperature-sensitive freight at temperatures ranging from -10 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
• J.B. Hunt 360box Drop-and-hook solution allowing use of J.B. Hunt trailing equipment without capital investment, providing flexibility and responsiveness of private trailers.
• Transloading Services Port and border transloading services at multiple locations including Southern California, Laredo, Jersey City, Tacoma, Oakland, and East Coast/Gulf ports to expedite freight movement from ships to domestic transportation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Intermodal volume reached record 578,072 loads in Q2 2026, up 10% year-over-year, first double-digit quarterly growth in over a decade
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, flagship and minor.

• OverroutecoreTechnology or Integration · 21 July 2026AI-native freight technology company developed through UP.Labs initiative. AI agents deployed across all J.B. Hunt business units working on millions of loads. Platform automates freight coordination, reads live data from carrier systems, surfaces exceptions, and supports operator communications.
• GMXT (Grupo Mexico Transportes)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership with Mexico's largest rail provider for Quantum de Mexico cross-border intermodal service connecting U.S. coasts, Chicago, and Dallas-Fort Worth with Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey through Eagle Pass, Texas border gateway.
• UP.LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Venture building initiative focused on creating startups to address complex challenges in freight transportation. Overroute is the first startup launched from this collaboration, developing AI-native freight execution technology.
• BNSF RailwayflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 202235-year strategic alliance with BNSF Railway (formerly Santa Fe Railroad) for intermodal transportation services. Jointly developed Quantum service providing priority intermodal with 95%+ on-time delivery. BNSF provides rail network infrastructure, priority terminal access, and fastest transcontinental routes. J.B. Hunt provides company-owned containers, drayage operations, and customer interface. Joint investments in capacity expansion including BNSF commitment to $11+ billion capital expansion since 2022.
• Johnnie Bryan Hunt (Supply Chain Hall of Fame)minorOthers · 1 January 2016Founder Johnnie Bryan Hunt inducted into Supply Chain Hall of Fame for pioneering intermodal partnership with BNSF Railway in 1989.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schneider National: Major publicly traded multimodal logistics provider operating intermodal, truckload, dedicated, and logistics services across North America. Direct competitor to J.B. Hunt across intermodal and brokerage with similar enterprise customer focus.
• Hub Group: Public intermodal and logistics provider with significant North American intermodal fleet. Direct competitor in intermodal segment and brokerage services, with comparable enterprise shipper base.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest truckload carrier in the U.S. with growing intermodal and LTL operations. Competes with J.B. Hunt in truckload, dedicated, and increasingly intermodal services.
• Werner Enterprises: Public transportation and logistics provider offering dedicated, truckload, and logistics services. Competes directly with J.B. Hunt's DCS and truckload segments, particularly in mid-market dedicated contracts.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest U.S. third-party logistics broker and freight forwarder. Competes directly with J.B. Hunt's ICS brokerage segment and managed transportation services for enterprise shippers.
• XPO Inc. LTL-focused public carrier with significant North American LTL operations. Competes with J.B. Hunt's LTL offering and Final Mile Services in last-mile delivery.
• RXO Inc. Pure-play freight brokerage spin-off from XPO. Direct competitor to J.B. Hunt's ICS brokerage segment and digital freight marketplace offerings.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Premier U.S. LTL carrier with strong financial performance. Competes with J.B. Hunt's LTL segment for less-than-truckload enterprise business.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight network provider with agent-based model. Competes with J.B. Hunt's ICS brokerage and freight agent program for variable capacity and mid-market shippers.

Broad incumbents

• UPS (United Parcel Service): Global logistics and parcel delivery incumbent with supply chain solutions, freight, and final mile services. Overlaps with J.B. Hunt's Final Mile, LTL, and supply chain offerings for enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments

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