EPA Recognizes J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. with 2016 Environmental Excellence Award
November 11 2016 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the
largest transportation companies in North America, announced today
it has again received the SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For the seventh consecutive
year, J.B. Hunt has received this distinction for a continued
effort on environmental excellence by being an industry leader in
freight supply chain performance and energy efficiency.
“As the SmartWay program completes its 12th year, EPA recognizes
its top Carrier Partners for their commitment to an efficient and
environmentally responsible freight transportation supply chain,”
said Christopher Grundler, EPA’s Office Director of Transportation
& Air Quality. “We all depend on the freight sector, and these
award-winning SmartWay carriers have demonstrated that it is
possible to compete in this space while placing an emphasis on
environmental integrity, allowing for reduced fuel costs, which
increase revenue while also lowering greenhouse gas emissions.”
This award is representative of the top one-to-two percent of
environmentally responsible SmartWay Carriers that operate with a
commitment to reducing carbon emissions. In 2015, Intermodal usage
by customers reduced GHG emissions by more than 2.68 million metric
tons compared to traditional over-the-road transportation. This
reduction is equivalent to removing over 560,000 passenger vehicles
from U.S. highways. Additionally, a recent initiative aims to help
identify underperforming tractors regarding MPG and service
them.
“J.B. Hunt focuses on lowering our carbon footprint while
providing innovative solutions, safely transporting goods, and
exceeding customer expectations,” said Craig Harper, Executive Vice
President of J.B. Hunt. “We are honored to receive this prestigious
award for the seventh year in a row.”
J.B. Hunt was one of 43 companies to receive this distinction,
representing the best environmental performers of SmartWay’s nearly
3,000 partners.
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., a Fortune 500 and S&P
500 Company, focuses on providing safe and reliable transportation
services to a diverse group of customers throughout the contiguous
United States, Canada and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated,
multimodal approach, the company provides capacity- oriented
solutions centered on delivering customer value and
industry-leading service. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. stock
trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of
the Dow Jones Transportation Average. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is
a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. For more information, visit
www.jbhunt.com.
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