J.B. Hunt opens two sales offices

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has opened sales branches in Texarkana, Texas, and Mobile, Ala. The Lowell-based carrier announced the two openings on Tuesday (Nov. 7).

“Expanding our network of enterprise sales offices into the Mobile and Texarkana areas helps us better meet the needs of customers and attract top regional talent,” said Nick Gowen, senior vice president of transportation at J.B. Hunt. “As we continue to innovate the supply chain process, J.B. Hunt is better equipped to grow in new regional markets and reach more customers nationwide.”

J.B. Hunt has 44 enterprise sales branch offices in the United States and Canada. The Mobile branch is the second in Alabama, with the other in Birmingham. The Texarkana location is the fourth in Texas, with the others in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.

Shares of J.B. Hunt (NASDAQ: JBHT) were $107.89, up 5 cents or 0.05%, in early Tuesday morning trading. In the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged between $111.98 and $81.70