Gov. Hutchinson Attends Formal Announcement of J.B. Hunt Expansion

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Wednesday held a ceremony to formally announce the addition of a new, 133,000-SF central office, currently under construction in Lowell. 

Gov. Asa Hutchinson and members of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission were among the attendees at the event, held at J.B. Hunt headquarters.

J.B. Hunt broke ground in September on the expansion, which will add more than 1,000 jobs once the headquarters expansion is completed in spring 2017, according to the company.

“J.B. Hunt is an Arkansas institution and one of our state’s best entrepreneurial success stories,” Hutchinson said, according to a press release from the AEDC. “The company started small more than 50 years ago, and they have proven that hardworking, talented employees and great leadership can propel you to the top. J.B. Hunt has been a positive economic driver in Arkansas and has shown an unwavering support for our community. We are excited about J.B. Hunt’s future growth.”