J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Improves Border Security and Customer Service with C-TPAT/FAST Certification

LOWELL, Ark.--Sept. 3, 2003--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. , one of the nation's largest publicly held truckload carriers, announced today that the company has been certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection and the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency for participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and the Partners in Protection (PIP) programs.

As a certified carrier, J.B. Hunt will be able to provide enhanced border security while improving customer service by moving shipments across the border in a more efficient and safe manner. It is one of many ways that the company works to improve homeland security while maintaining the award-winning service its customers have come to expect.

"Safety and customer service has long been the cornerstone of our company," said Kirk Thompson, President and CEO of J.B. Hunt. "When it comes to security, we must do everything possible for our customers, employees and the citizens of the United States and Canada. Participating in the C-TPAT and PIP programs will help promote free and secure trade across the border and avoid lengthy delays for customer shipments."

The C-TPAT and PIP certifications are part of the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) initiative, shared objective by U.S. and Canadian governments to enhance the security and safety of Canadians and Americans, while enhancing the economic prosperity of both countries. The FAST program will allow importers on the U.S./Canada border to obtain expedited release for qualifying commercial shipments. More information about the FAST program can be found at www.customs.gov.

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 45,000 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, electronic commerce and logistics management. 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.