LOWELL, Ark. — J.B. Hunt Transport Services has been named to the Fortune 500 for the 12th consecutive year, earning the 316 spot on the publication’s annual list.
“Being on the Fortune 500 list is a testament to the incredible work of our people during such a challenging environment,” said Shelley Simpson, president of J.B. Hunt. “We remain steadfast in delivering exceptional value to our customers through operational excellence, which aligns with our mission to drive long-term value for our people, customers and shareholders.
The Fortune 500 ranks the 500 largest U.S. companies by total revenue for the respective fiscal year.
According to the outlet, companies on this year’s list represent approximately two-thirds of the U.S. GDP and generated $18.8 trillion in revenues, $1.7 trillion in profits, and $43 trillion in market value (as of March 28, 2024), and they employ 31 million people worldwide.
Fortune has published the annual list since 1955. J.B. Hunt’s first appearance was in 2013 at No. 485.
Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and raised in East Texas, John Worthen returned to his home state to attend college in 1998 and decided to make his life in The Natural State. Worthen is a 20-year veteran of the journalism industry and has covered just about every topic there is. He has a passion for writing and telling stories. He has worked as a beat reporter and bureau chief for a statewide newspaper and as managing editor of a regional newspaper in Arkansas. Additionally, Worthen has been a prolific freelance journalist for two decades, and has been published in several travel magazines and on travel websites.
Wow