J B Hunt Transport Services : JBHT Releases Intermodal White Paper

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOWELL, Ark., August 24, 2016 - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) has released a white paper detailing how shippers can benefit by choosing intermodal to help manage their supply chains.

"Over the past several years, the railroads have invested billions to improve their networks and infrastructure. The resulting improvements in rail reliability, speeds, and service levels are substantial," explained Terrence Matthews, executive vice president and president of J.B. Hunt's intermodal division. "Coupled with scalable capacity and predictable schedules, intermodal's overall cost effectiveness makes it a must-have for shippers managing supply chain efficiencies and costs."

The white paper discusses rail infrastructure investments and looks at the improved, more consistent service that has resulted overall. In addition, it explores the impact multiple factors such as electronic logging device (ELD) mandates, driver staffing, fuel costs, and environmental footprint have on intermodal shipping decisions.

To review the white paper, please visit www.jbhunt.com/intermodalservice/.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 Company, focuses on providing safe and reliable transportation services 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 centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. stock trades on 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.