J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Recognized by the Arkansas Trucking Association as the 2007 Corporate Fleet Safety Grand Champion.LOWELL, Ark. -- J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : JBHT JBHT J.B. Hunt Transport Services (stock symbol) ) today announced the Company has been recognized by the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA (1) (AT Attachment) The specification for IDE drives. See IDE. (2) See analog telephone adapter. ATA - Advanced Technology Attachment ) as the 2007 Corporate Fleet Safety Grand Champion. "Driving more than 33 million miles in a safe and efficient way, without any major accidents, is a major testament to J. B. Hunt Transport's drivers and management and their commitment to highway safety," said Lane Kidd, president of the Arkansas Trucking Association. Each year, the ATA reviews safety records for a large number of for-hire and private carriers to determine which provider has the best overall highway safety performance for miles driven within the state of Arkansas. The organization selects only one carrier to receive the prestigious Grand Champion award. In 2007, J.B. Hunt drove 33 million miles in Arkansas and only had nine reportable accidents, all of which were minor in nature with no serious injuries. "I firmly believe we have the best team of transportation professionals, especially those behind the wheel, available in the industry," said Kirk Thompson, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. for J.B. Hunt. "Safely sharing the roads with the public is a core value of our Company. We are honored to be recognized for our safety achievements." About J.B. Hunt J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. focuses on providing safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters, located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS. , Canada and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, we provide capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service. Our stock is traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average The Dow Jones Transportation Average (also called the "Dow Jones Transports;" DJTA) is the oldest U.S. stock market index. Components Today, the index consists of the following 20 companies (weighted to adjust for stock splits and other factors): |
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