J B Hunt Transport Services : JBHT Named 2016 STEM Jobs Approved Employer

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Carrie Johnson, Communications Manager 479-361-7710

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LOWELL, Ark., July 26, 2016 -J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today it has been designated a 2016 STEM JobsSM Approved Employer by Victory Media, the leader in connecting young professionals with education and career opportunities and creator of STEM JobsSM media and resources for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math.

The 2016 STEM JobsSM Approved Employers survey ratescompanies on their ability and responsiveness to hiring and developing STEM-skilled job candidates, creating STEM career paths, and in connecting with higher education institutions that offer STEM programs.

"As a leader in the transportationlogistics industry, J.B. Hunt offers diverse opportunities for engineering and technology employees todevelop their skills and excel in STEM-related careersas we provide innovative customer solutions. Being named a 2016 STEM JobsSM Approved Employer reflects our commitment to these career fields and helps us toattract the next generationof talented J.B. Hunt employees," explained Eric Airola, senior director of human resources.

"Our STEM JobsSM awards help employers, colleges, and K12 schools better understand the kinds of efforts that are critical to promoting highly effective, efficient STEM programs, plus how well their programs are helping students understand the value of STEM and the immense career opportunities that exist," said Glen Zollman, Vice President of STEM Jobs. "We're pleased to showcase organizations like J.B. Hunt that are leading the way in providing long-term STEM careers."

For more information about careersin STEM fields at J.B. Hunt, visit www.jbhunt.jobs.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 Company, focuses on providing safe and reliable transportationservices to a diverse group of customers throughout the contiguous United States, Canada, and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, the company provides capacity-oriented solutions centeredon delivering customer value and industry-leading service. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. stock tradeson NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.

STEM JobsSM media, career tools, and curriculum are designed to engage students, along with their parents, teachers, and guidance counselors, as they make education and career planning decisions. Using student-written articles, fun graphics, and relatable content, STEM JobsSM helps students discover how to "do what they love" in a STEM-inspired career. For more information, visit www.stemjobs.com.

Based in Pittsburgh, Victory Media connects classrooms to careersfor the nation's next generationof professionals. Our data-drivenratings are published in G.I. Jobs®, Military Spouse, Vetrepreneur®, and STEM JobsSM media and featured in national media including USA Today, Wall Street Journal, FORTUNE, Bloomberg, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox News, and others. Learn more about our media, training, and ratingssolutions at victorymedia.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.