May 2017 - Trucking Blog - J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

Nation’s Roads Get a D- on 2017 American Infrastructure Report Card

May 31, 2017 Comments Off on Nation’s Roads Get a D- on 2017 American Infrastructure Report Card

Every four years the American Society of?Civil Engineers (ASCE) releases its American Infrastructure Report Card which provides a comprehensive look into every aspect of our nation’s infrastructure; including?its current condition, needed investment for upgrades, and its?impact on citizens and commerce. In the 2013 report, the country’s infrastructure received a grade of D+ overall. Four years Read More

Focus on Load Securement During International Roadcheck

May 25, 2017 Comments Off on Focus on Load Securement During International Roadcheck

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration (CVSA) will be conducting the 2017 International Roadcheck during? June 6-8, 2017. The CVSA has announced that the special focus of the 2017 International Roadcheck will be cargo securement. Inspectors will be taking extra care to make sure that all cargo and equipment are properly secured according to the Federal Read More

J.B. Hunt Extends Free Quick Pay Promotion

May 16, 2017 Comments Off on J.B. Hunt Extends Free Quick Pay Promotion

In case you haven’t tried?Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt?and gotten FREE Quick Pay terms – now is the time. J.B. Hunt is extending its waiver for Quick Pay processing fees on qualified loads booked and managed using Carrier 360. How to Qualify To qualify your load and take advantage of limited time Quick Pay fee Read More

Is Your Private Fleet Hurting Your Bottom Line?

May 12, 2017 Comments Off on Is Your Private Fleet Hurting Your Bottom Line?

“Times are different now for companies operating a private fleet. Over the next decade their transportation operations will face big challenges with strict rules, hiring struggles, and competing capital requirements. In short, the risks and responsibilities are greater than ever before for the business owner, drivers, and everyone in-between.” —Brian Webb, SVP at J.B. Hunt. Read More

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Top 5 Things to Consider When Booking a Load

May 11, 2017 Comments Off on Top 5 Things to Consider When Booking a Load

If you’re new to the trucking industry there are probably a few things that slip your mind as you’re searching for your next load. The task can be daunting at times, especially with the huge list of load boards available to carriers. Load boards simplify the process of finding available freight, but before you book Read More

May Top 10 States for Freight

May 4, 2017 Comments Off on May Top 10 States for Freight

Spring is here and freight volumes are increasing. If you are looking for your next J.B. Hunt?brokered?load, a good place to start is searching our load board for freight in the following states: Texas Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio Kentucky Arkansas Tennessee California Georgia Missouri These are the current top 10 states ranked by freight volume. However, Read More

Utilizing Cash Advances for Load Expenses

May 3, 2017 Comments Off on Utilizing Cash Advances for Load Expenses

Controlling expenses is a huge task for any size and type of business. For motor carriers, having cash available to cover load expenses is critical to maintaining the health of your business. With cash advances from J.B. Hunt, move the loads you’ve accepted with confidence that expenses are covered. Getting Started with Cash Advances Download Read More