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Strong director support at J.B. Hunt (NASDAQ: JBHT) 2026 vote

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 23, 2026, where three proposals from its March 11, 2026 proxy were submitted to a vote. Shareholders elected all nominated directors, with individual support generally well above seventy million votes in favor.

For example, Brett Biggs received 81,443,754 votes for versus 1,097,576 against, while James L. Robo received 72,035,656 for and 10,523,895 against. Two additional proposals each passed with strong majorities, including one receiving 77,169,925 votes for and another 88,052,214 votes for.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Votes for Brett Biggs 81,443,754 votes Director election at April 23, 2026 annual meeting
Votes against Brett Biggs 1,097,576 votes Director election at April 23, 2026 annual meeting
Votes for James L. Robo 72,035,656 votes Director election at April 23, 2026 annual meeting
Proposal 2 votes for 77,169,925 votes Second proposal from March 11, 2026 proxy
Proposal 2 votes against 5,396,316 votes Second proposal from March 11, 2026 proxy
Proposal 3 votes for 88,052,214 votes Third proposal at April 23, 2026 annual meeting
Proposal 3 votes against 51,551 votes Third proposal at April 23, 2026 annual meeting
Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial
"Our Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 23, 2026."
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Regulation 14A regulatory
"Proxies for the meeting were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934."
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Principal Executive Officer financial
"Shelley Simpson ... President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)"
Principal Financial Officer financial
"A.Brad Delco ... Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President (Principal Financial Officer)"
The principal financial officer is the senior executive who runs a company's financial operations: preparing and certifying financial reports, managing accounting controls, budgets and cash flow, and advising on financial strategy. Investors care about this role because its competence affects how trustworthy the company’s numbers are, how well it manages risk and capital needs, and the credibility of forecasts—like the chief navigator steering a firm's financial course.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2026
 
 
 
J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
 
 
Arkansas
0-11757
71-0335111
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization
Commission File Number
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
Lowell, Arkansas
72745
(479) 820-0000
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(Registrant’s telephone number)
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d- 2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e- 4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
JBHT
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Nasdaq Texas, LLC
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
Emerging growth company ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
 
 
 
ITEM 5.07.         SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
Our Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 23, 2026. Proxies for the meeting were solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The following three matters were included in our proxy dated March 11, 2026, and were voted upon at the annual meeting. Final vote tabulations are indicated below:
 
 
1.
To elect Directors for a term of one (1) year:
 
 
For
     Against     Abstain     Non Votes
                             
Brett Biggs
81,443,754
       1,097,576       112,239       5,586,663  
Francesca M. Edwardson
77,749,311
       4,873,222       31,035       5,586,663  
Sharilyn S. Gasaway
76,414,341
       6,207,369       31,859       5,586,663  
Thad (John B., III) Hill
79,878,836
       2,663,576       111,157       5,586,663  
Bryan Hunt
77,433,529
       5,200,422       19,618       5,586,663  
Persio Lisboa
80,541,570
       1,991,411       120,588       5,586,663  
John N. Roberts, III
77,993,265
       4,563,181       97,123       5,586,663  
James L. Robo
72,035,656
       10,523,895       94,018       5,586,663  
Shelley Simpson
79,116,449
       3,521,497       15,623       5,586,663  
 
 
 
2.
To consider and approve an advisory resolution regarding the Company’s compensation of its named executive officers:
 
 
For
77,169,925
Against
5,396,316
Abstain
87,328
Non Votes
5,586,663
 
 
 
3.
To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 calendar year:
 
 
For
88,052,214
Against
51,551
Abstain
136,467
Non Votes
-
 
 
No additional business or other matters came before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on the 24th day of April 2026.
 
 J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
BY:
/s/ Shelley Simpson
Shelley Simpson
President and Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)  
 
BY:
/s/ A.Brad Delco
A.Brad Delco
Chief Financial Officer,
    Executive Vice President  
    (Principal Financial Officer)  
 
 

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FAQ

What did J.B. Hunt (JBHT) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on three proposals from the March 11, 2026 proxy. These included the election of directors and two additional proposals, each receiving separate for, against, abstain, and non-vote tallies as disclosed in the voting results.

Were J.B. Hunt (JBHT) director nominees elected at the April 23, 2026 meeting?

Yes, all director nominees were elected. Support levels were high; for instance, Brett Biggs received 81,443,754 votes for versus 1,097,576 against, while James L. Robo received 72,035,656 for and 10,523,895 against, with additional abstentions and broker non-votes.

How strong was shareholder support for J.B. Hunt’s second proposal in 2026?

The second proposal received 77,169,925 votes for, 5,396,316 against, and 87,328 abstentions, with 5,586,663 non-votes. This shows a clear majority of votes cast were in favor of the proposal at the April 23, 2026 annual meeting.

What were the voting results for J.B. Hunt’s third proposal at the 2026 meeting?

The third proposal passed with 88,052,214 votes for, 51,551 against, and 136,467 abstentions. There were no non-votes reported for this item, indicating particularly strong support among shares present and entitled to vote on the proposal.

When was J.B. Hunt’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held, and how were proxies solicited?

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 23, 2026. Proxies for the meeting were solicited under Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, using a proxy statement dated March 11, 2026 as the basis for the proposals.

Did any additional business come before the J.B. Hunt (JBHT) 2026 annual meeting?

No. The company states that no additional business or other matters came before the meeting or any adjournment. Only the three proposals described in the March 11, 2026 proxy statement were voted on and recorded.

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