J.B. Hunt Recognizes Second Quarter 2002 Safe Drivers

    LOWELL, Ark.--Sept. 12, 2002--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, announced its second quarter 2002 one- and two-million mile safe drivers. Forty-three drivers were recognized at celebration evenings at the company's facilities around the country.
    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. J.B. Hunt has 740 one-million mile drivers, 49 two million mile drivers and two three-million mile drivers on the road today.
    "It takes a dedicated driver who is truly committed to safety to achieve such a milestone," said Kirk Thompson, company president and CEO. "We are proud to acknowledge these drivers who are helping us set a high standard for safety achievement."
    J.B. Hunt drivers reaching the two million safe miles mark during the second quarter were: Charles Barrett, Gary Carthon, Michael Denington, Gary Jackson, Mack Lambeth, Robert Schreiber, Richard Smith, and Harold Wakefield.
    Those reaching the one-million safe miles mark during the second quarter included: Allen Atkins, James Brandenburg, Daniel Cortez, Wayne Dean, Michael Giersch, Jay Hargis, Osbin Harpe, Larry Hassen, Joseph Hensgen, Victor Higgins, Alan Houghtaling Willie Johnson, Randy Keiffer, Daniel Lovelace, Carl Luedtke, Dan Martinez, Carlos Montenegro, Robert Moore, Fermin Ortiz, Darryl Parrott, Kelvin Penegar, Marvin Plunkett, Raymond Rhodes, Scott Rosenquist, James Samuelson, James Seaman, John Smith, Samuel Sneed, Ed Standifird, Randall Stark, Joseph Stith, Wayne Sweeting, Michael Weatherly, Ronald Wolcott, and Michael Whitehead.

    About J.B. Hunt

    J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America with annual revenues of more than $2 billion. The company operates more than 11,000 trucks and approximately 44,000 trailers and containers. J.B. Hunt creates supply chain value through a variety of engineered, optimal solutions that include truckload and intermodal transportation services, dedicated fleet management, e-business, logistics management and professional services. The company's stock is traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. For more information about the company visit www.jbhunt.com.