Target Recognizes J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with Prestigious Outbound Partner of the Year Award.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) ) announced today that the company has been recognized by Target Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TGT TGT Target TGT Ticket Granting Ticket (Windows 2000 Kerberos security) TGT Target Corp (stock symbol) TGT Turbine Gas Temperature TGT TDRSS Ground Terminal TGT Tank Gunnery Trainer TGT Target Tracker ), one of the world's largest general merchandise discount retailers, with the prestigious 2004 Outbound Partner of the Year award. "J.B. Hunt's commitment to world class service, professionalism and ability to ramp up operations in time of need has allowed us to provide a higher level of value to our stores and our guests," said Mike Hoyt, vice president of transportation for Target. "We are pleased to recognize J.B. Hunt Transport Services as our 2004 Outbound Partner of the Year." Target specifically noted the ability of J.B. Hunt's Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) segment to provide an average 99.5% on-time service level, seamless operational startup, and ability to grow Target's backhaul expansion efforts, as well as overall professionalism and attention to detail. "It is an honor to have our employees, who are so committed to Target's needs, recognized with this award," 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. "They are the ones who provide the best customer service in the industry to all of our customers day in and day out Adv. 1. day in and day out - without respite; "he plays chess day in and day out" all the time ." J.B. Hunt currently provides transportation solutions for Target within the company's Dedicated Contract Services, Intermodal and Truckload Services operating segments to multiple shipping points throughout North America. About Target Target Corporation operates Target Stores, a chain of large, general merchandise discount stores consisting of 1,330 locations in 47 states, as well as an on-line business called Target.com. About J.B. Hunt J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, focuses on the safe and reliable transport of full truckload freight 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. Our business operations are primarily organized through three distinct, yet complementary, business segments that include dry van, intermodal and dedicated contract services. Utilizing an integrated 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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