J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), a leading supply chain solutions provider in North America, has received prestigious recognitions for its commitment to veterans. The company was named a Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer by VIQTORY, honored as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans by Newsweek, and recognized as “Best for Vets” by Military Times.
“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 aligns with our culture and legacy, adding deeper meaning to what we do. 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 bring.”
This year marks the 18th consecutive time J.B. Hunt has been designated a Military Friendly® Employer and its second time in the Top 10. Additionally, it’s the company’s first appearance on both Military Times’ Best for Vets list and Newsweek‘s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans. Earlier, the Arkansas Veterans of Foreign Wars awarded J.B. Hunt as Employer of the Year. Details about the award criteria can be found on the respective organizations’ websites.
Founded by a veteran and driver, J.B. Hunt appreciates the unique skills veterans bring to transportation and logistics. Nearly one in nine J.B. Hunt employees is a veteran, and the company aims to hire about 1,600 veterans each year.
From Military Service to Civilian Careers
J.B. Hunt is dedicated to supporting veterans’ career transitions by offering programs that meet their professional needs and help them move from active service to civilian careers. The company’s veteran-focused initiatives include:
- Military Leave Benefits – Comprehensive support for military employees, including up to 26 weeks of leave for family care when a military family member is injured or ill on active duty.
- Active-Duty Support – Resources for active-duty employees, including a military deployment and re-entry guide and differential pay policies.
- Military Leave Concierge Service – Assistance for National Guard and Reserve members and their families throughout the military leave process, provided by a Gold Star family member.
- SkillBridge Program – In partnership with the Department of Defense, this program offers active-duty service members and their spouses within 180 days of release a chance to gain civilian work experience. The company’s Apprenticeship Program also helps veterans transition into driving roles.
- Veterans Employee Resource Group – A dedicated group focused on empowering and supporting veterans’ professional and personal growth within J.B. Hunt.
Additionally, J.B. Hunt honors veterans with annual Memorial Day and Veterans Day events and has hosted the Arkansas Run for the Fallen Traveling Memorial since 2017. In December, the company will participate in Wreaths Across America for the 11th consecutive year, helping deliver wreaths to national cemeteries to honor fallen service members.