J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has been named to Forbes Magazine's Platinum 400 List of America's Best Big Companies. This is the fifth consecutive year the company has made the prestigious listing.
"We are pleased Forbes has once again recognized J.B. Hunt as a leader in the business world," said Kirk Thompson, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt. "This acknowledgement is a tribute to the dedication of our employees and their commitment to provide exemplary service on all levels."
Within the Transportation category of the listing, J.B. Hunt ranked first in five-year earnings per share growth, second in five-year total return and fifth in return on capital over the last twelve months. The company was number 25 on the list overall.
According to the January 2006 issue of the magazine, Forbes analyzed more than 1,000 corporations with revenues of at least $1 billion. After substantial review of factors such as market returns and debt to total capital, the list is narrowed to 400 companies within 26 industry groups. These final candidates are evaluated extensively on factors such as innovation, efficiency and market leadership.
"We are pleased Forbes has once again recognized J.B. Hunt as a leader in the business world," said Kirk Thompson, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt. "This acknowledgement is a tribute to the dedication of our employees and their commitment to provide exemplary service on all levels."
Within the Transportation category of the listing, J.B. Hunt ranked first in five-year earnings per share growth, second in five-year total return and fifth in return on capital over the last twelve months. The company was number 25 on the list overall.
According to the January 2006 issue of the magazine, Forbes analyzed more than 1,000 corporations with revenues of at least $1 billion. After substantial review of factors such as market returns and debt to total capital, the list is narrowed to 400 companies within 26 industry groups. These final candidates are evaluated extensively on factors such as innovation, efficiency and market leadership.
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