Target Recognizes J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with Prestigious Outbound Partner of the Year Award

LOWELL, Ark.--May 2, 20050, 2005--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that the company has been recognized by Target Corporation , 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 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."

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, 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. For more information about our company, visit www.jbhunt.com.