Simpson to Lead J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. President Shelley Simpson will add CEO to her role starting July 1, and has been nominated for election to the Board at the company’s shareholders meeting next month.
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Suds with Seidl: Positives From TD Cowen ‘Railroad Happy Hour’
Industry leaders were more bullish on rail and intermodal at the latest “Suds with Seidl” event at TD Cowen, as they see strong February trends after some weather-related weakness in January. The 2022
J.B. Hunt to Purchase Walmart’s Intermodal Assets
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (J.B. Hunt) announced Feb. 22 that its subsidiary, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., has entered into a multi-year intermodal service agreement with Walmart, in an arrangement that includes J.B. Hunt’s purchase of Walmart’s intermodal assets.
People News: J.B. Hunt, AllTranstek, Odyssey Logistics
Former Kansas City Southern (KCS) President and CEO Patrick J. Ottensmeyer joins the Board of Directors at J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Also, Chec Morrow has been elevated to Director of Field Services at AllTranstek LLC, a rail transport management and consulting firm; and Odyssey Logistics has appointed Omar Shamsie as Chief Commercial Officer.
BNSF, GMXT to Run J.B. Hunt’s Intermodal Service Via Eagle Pass Border Gateway (Updated, Blaze Commentary)
BNSF, Grupo Mexico’s (GMXT) Ferromex and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Jan. 1, 2024, will launch a new intermodal service between the Monterrey, Silao-Bajio and Pantaco-Mexico City regions, key markets in Northern and Central Mexico, through the Eagle Pass, Tex., border gateway.
J.B. Hunt, BNSF Launch New Intermodal Service
Supply chain solution provider J.B. Hunt and BNSF Railway on Nov. 7 announced the launch of Quantum, an intermodal service that accommodates the “service-sensitive” highway freight needs of customer supply chains. According
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TD Cowen: Still Searching for Positives in Near-Term
At TD Cowen, we are lowering our rail estimates ahead of third-quarter earnings reports to reflect a very challenged environment. Leaders in the rail and logistics market who attended our latest Railroad Happy Hour” called the current outlook “bleak,” with growing uncertainty in 2025.
J.B. Hunt to Acquire BNSF Logistics’ Brokerage Assets
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has entered a definitive agreement to purchase the brokerage operations of BNSF Logistics, LLC, an affiliate of Class I railroad BNSF, the companies reported Sept. 14. Railway Age Contributing Editor Jim Blaze weighs in.
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BNSF: Creating a Superior Customer Experience With New, Improved Technologies
At BNSF, we take pride in knowing that each of our customers receives a superior experience. By listening to our customers, we’re able to continue growing and evolving to improve the resources
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‘Railroad Happy Hour’ Report: Volumes Falling Short, Service Improving
At TD Cowen’s latest “Railroad Happy Hour,” leaders in the rail and logistics market said they continue to face a soft volume environment, though service improvements are a step in the right