J.B. Hunt Recognizes First Quarter 2001 Safe Drivers

    LOWELL, Ark.--May 7, 2001--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. , one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, announced its first quarter 2001 one- and two-million mile safe drivers. Fifty-one drivers were recognized recently at a celebration evening at the company's headquarters in Lowell, Ark.
    J.B. Hunt rewards driver safety by recognizing those who drive one million safe miles with a cash award of $5,000. Drivers reaching two million safe miles with the company receive $10,000, and drivers reaching three million safe miles with the company receive $20,000. Currently J.B. Hunt has 817 one-million mile drivers, 31 two-million mile drivers and two three-million mile drivers on the road today.
    "It is always a pleasure to recognize the drivers who are setting the safety standard for others," said Kirk Thompson, company president and CEO. "Their achievements underscore our long-standing commitment to safe driving."
    J.B. Hunt drivers reaching the two-million safe miles mark during the first quarter are: Edward Bohaty, Frank Haar and Denver Hollars.
    J.B. Hunt drivers reaching the one-million safe miles mark during the first quarter are: Samuel Allen, Jr., Amadeo Alvirez, Kevin Astley, Douglas Bailey, David Baldwin, David Banks, Michael Barry, Derbert Bennett, Kermit Berry, Gerald Bland, Whit Boyd, Keith Brown, Kenneth Brown, Joseph Cassibo, Nora Connelly, Reggie Cook, Henry Covington, Robert Decker, Clyde Elliott, Martin Esparza, Forrest Forse, Santana Gomez, Donald Green, Hal Hafer, Michael Hanson, Jeff Holle, Connie Holt, David Huffman, Thomas Jefferson, Leonard Jones, Allen Keith, Arnie Little, Jr., James Major, Lonnie Marler, Joseph May, Terry McDaniel, Cheryl O'Brien, John Owensby, Luis Quiceno, David Reiff, Craigg Trusty, Ron Turner, Sylverio Vargas, Larry Williams, Michael Williams, Eugene Willis, Dale Woods, and Isiah Young.