J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today that its subsidiary J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. has received the SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the eleventh consecutive year.

“J.B. Hunt is grateful to again receive this award from the EPA recognizing our effort to provide a sustainable future for our business and the environment,” said Craig Harper, executive vice president and chief operations officer at J.B. Hunt. “It reflects the dedication of our people to create the right value for customers while reducing our carbon footprint and bettering the communities we serve.”

J.B. Hunt was one of 58 truck and multimodal carriers to receive the distinction, representing the best environmental performers of SmartWay’s 3,700 participants. This year’s awards were announced at a virtual press event hosted by the EPA with its SmartWay Partners, key stakeholders, and media in attendance. J.B. Hunt was also named a 2020 SmartWay High Performer: Multimodal Carrier by the agency for utilizing opportunities that maximize mode efficiency while transporting freight, reducing cost and environment impact.

“EPA is pleased to honor these SmartWay Partners with a 2020 Excellence Award,” said Karl Simon, Director, EPA’s Transportation & Climate Division. “These carrier Award recipients continue to lead through these challenging times, working diligently to deliver to our families the goods and supplies we need each day, while contributing to a healthier, more sustainable future for our children.”