LOWELL ARKANSAS January 13 2010 – J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT) today announced the Company has launched an improved version of its popular employment website www.jbhunt.jobs. Prospective employees may now utilize a host of new features and user-friendly navigation designed to streamline the job search and application process.
An updated job-search feature allows applicants to obtain real-time information about driving office and maintenance careers as well as internships and benefits. From corporate responsibility to J.B Hunt’s focus on diversity and sustainability applicants have the information they need to know about life at J.B. Hunt while taking advantage of improved capabilities that include:
• The ability to search real-time job postings by city and state or by zip code and apply online for open positions
• A job alert feature to provide drivers with job opening notifications by phone text or email
• A Driver chat function which allows drivers to have their questions answered instantly by a Company hiring representative
• Streamlined navigation throughout the site
We continue to focus on providing the best user experience possible by increasing interaction with prospective employees said Kirk Thompson president and CEO for J.B. Hunt. It is our goal to provide applicants information about our Company our employees and our benefits as well as an outlet for them to contact us regarding employment opportunities.
The most significant changes to the site focus on the driver section. With an updated job alert function interested drivers can choose for J.B. Hunt to contact them by phone email or text when a driving position becomes available in their area. The site also provides easier access to information on local and regional driving jobs which can provide drivers more quality time at home as well as strong W2 earnings.
J.B. Hunt is a dynamic and diverse organization of more than 14500 employees nationwide. For more information on employment opportunities or to view the new site visit www.jbhunt.jobs.
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. focuses on providing safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States Canada and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated multimodal approach we provide capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service.
Our stock is traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the NASDAQ-100 Index. For more information about our Company visit www.jbhunt.com.