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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) will participate in the Raymond James 44th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 8, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. eastern time. CEO John Roberts and EVP Darren Field will present. Investors can access the live stream via the company's Events and Presentations page. The presentation will also be available for replay post-event on the Investor Relations website. The company emphasizes that forward-looking statements made during the presentation involve inherent risks and uncertainties.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) announced that executives Darren Field and Brad Hicks will participate in the 2023 Evercore ISI Travel & Transport Conference on February 8, 2023, at 11:45 a.m. ET. Investors can access the live presentation via the company's website, and a replay will also be available afterwards. The conference may feature forward-looking statements with uncertainties that could affect actual results. J.B. Hunt is a leading provider of innovative supply chain solutions in North America, utilizing a technology-driven, multimodal approach to enhance customer operations.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:JBHT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.42, a 5% increase from the previous dividend. This dividend will be payable to shareholders of record on February 10, 2023, and paid on February 24, 2023. As a key player in North America's logistics sector, J.B. Hunt applies technology-driven solutions to enhance supply chain efficiency and flexibility across various services, including intermodal and truckload transport. The company is part of the Dow Jones Transportation Average, underscoring its significant market presence.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT) will award over $8.8 million in appreciation bonuses to its full-time drivers and employees for the second consecutive year. This initiative underscores the company's commitment to recognizing employee contributions to its success. Eligible employees must have been hired by January 1, 2022, and be employed on the payment date. In April 2022, the company also awarded over $900,000 in safe driver bonuses under its Million Mile safety program. J.B. Hunt continues to leverage innovative and technology-driven supply chain solutions across North America.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported fourth quarter 2022 revenue of $3.65 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year, but operating income fell 13% to $281.9 million, with EPS at $1.92 versus $2.28 in 2021, a 16% decline. Full year revenue rose 22% to $14.81 billion and EPS increased 29%. The drop in Q4 earnings was attributed to a 27% decline in Integrated Capacity Solutions volume and higher costs associated with driver recruitment and insurance. Despite challenges, Dedicated Contract Services saw a 24% rise in revenue. The company ended 2022 with total debt of $1.3 billion and cash reserves of $52 million.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2022 earnings before market opens on January 18. A conference call to discuss the results will follow from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. CST. Interested parties can access a real-time webcast of the call on the company's investor website. The press release includes forward-looking statements that may differ from actual results due to various factors. Investors are encouraged to visit the company’s website for more information.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT) has been inducted into the Anderson Assembly at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, recognizing its philanthropic contributions. The company donated $1 million to launch The Joint Center on Geospatial Analysis and Health, aimed at improving cancer prevention and control. This endowment will help medically underserved communities and enhance evidence-based health strategies nationwide. J.B. Hunt's commitment to healthcare and community support is highlighted through its participation in MD Anderson's Faces of Philanthropy Exhibit.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) will participate in the Wreaths Across America initiative for the ninth year, delivering approximately 287,000 wreaths to veteran cemeteries across the U.S. this holiday season. This year, 70 J.B. Hunt drivers will transport wreaths on 42 loads, marking the largest number of intermodal loads the company has handled in this event's history. The national theme for the campaign is “Find a Way to Serve,” involving more than two million volunteers nationwide honoring fallen veterans.