AI @ JB Hunt

Despite a broader market downturn, J.B. Hunt experienced a significant stock surge (over 20%) following strong Q3 earnings driven by pricing and cost management enabled by AI technologies.

• Ideal Investisseur: Wall Street in the Red Despite J.B. Hunt's Remarkable Surge and AI Excitement
• Nasdaq: Why J.B. Hunt Transport Services Rallied Over 20% Today

J.B. Hunt adopted AI technologies for risk identification in trucks and launched advanced driver training initiatives, supported by AI research, reflecting investment in talent and technology by mid-2025.

• J.B. Hunt: 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights AI for Risk Identification
• Space Needle Repository: J.B. Hunt Driver IQ Advanced Training Tools

J.B. Hunt 360 digital freight matching platform continues to lead, with 3.5 million drivers accessing it; industry commentary highlights the timely investments in AI-driven supply chain transformation.

• Talk Business & Politics: The Supply Side: Technology Keeps Changing the Supply Chain
• Transport Topics: Perspective: Why Now Is the Time for AI in Trucking

Continued focus on AI to improve trucker-driver communication and automate load matching and dynamic pricing through the Carrier 360° platform, enhancing cost efficiency.

• Trucking Info: How Trucking Companies Can Use Artificial Intelligence to Connect with Drivers
• Trigent: How Artificial Intelligence in Logistics Improves Automation

Launched the Logistics Venture Lab with UP.Labs to create AI-driven startups aimed at solving key logistics industry challenges using big data and generative AI.

• Supply Chain 24/7: J.B. Hunt and UP.Labs Launch New Logistics Innovation Venture Lab
• Talk Business & Politics: J.B. Hunt, UP.Labs Open Lab to Establish Logistics Startups

Collaborated with Kodiak and Bridgestone to develop AI-powered autonomous delivery technology, surpassing 50,000 autonomous miles as a significant milestone.

• J.B. Hunt Newsroom: J.B. Hunt, Bridgestone and Kodiak Surpass 50,000 Autonomous Miles

J.B. Hunt highlighted its use of AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies across platforms such as web, mobile, and virtual reality for enhancing logistics and operational processes.

• J.B. Hunt Careers: J.B. Hunt Engineering and Technology Careers

Entered strategic multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to develop AI tools including machine learning models for supply chain visibility, price and shipment prediction, and better shipper-carrier matching.

• Talk Business & Politics: J.B. Hunt, Google Partner to Develop New Supply Chain Technology
• FreightWaves: J.B. Hunt Partners with Google on Technology and Product Development
• J.B. Hunt Newsroom: Google and J.B. Hunt Announce Strategic Alliance

J.B. Hunt modernized its data environment to accelerate delivery and drive AI and analytics initiatives, including real-time shipment visibility improvements.

• Dataversity: Case Study: How JB Hunt is Driving Efficiency with AI and Analytics

Integration of JDA's technology platform enabled J.B. Hunt to leverage AI capabilities for real-time, actionable decision-making in logistics operations.

• J.B. Hunt Newsroom: J.B. Hunt, JDA Integrate Technology Platforms

J.B. Hunt partnered with project44 to enhance visibility through JB Hunt 360, marking initial AI-driven tech collaboration in freight visibility.

• Supply & Demand Chain Executive: J.B. Hunt and project44 Team Up for Advanced Visibility