J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Recommits to Their Established Policy of Hiring National Guard and Reserve Employees
July 24 2014 - 1:58PM
Business Wire
Today, Craig Harper, EVP of Operations, J.B. Hunt Transport,
Inc. signed a new Statement of Support with the Employer Support of
the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). A similar pledge was signed in 2008.
The ceremony to commemorate the event occurred at J.B. Hunt’s
headquarters in Lowell, Arkansas at 10:00 a.m. Central. Along with
Craig Harper, many proud J.B. Hunt employees were in attendance,
including Greer Woodruff, Senior VP Safety, and David Martin,
Senior HR Recruiter.
The Statement of Support reasserts J.B. Hunt’s commitment to the
following core beliefs:
- We fully recognize, honor and enforce
the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act
(USERRA).
- Our managers and supervisors will have
the tools they need to effectively manage those employees who serve
in the Guard and Reserve.
- We appreciate the values, leadership
and unique skills service members bring to the workforce and will
encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists and
Veterans.
- We will continually recognize and
support our country’s service members and their families in peace,
in crisis and in war.
“J.B. Hunt has always held those who serve or have served our
country in the highest esteem,” commented Craig Harper. “It’s their
dedication that allows Americans to live free. We are proud of our
record of hiring and supporting the nation’s veterans, National
Guard and Reservists. This ceremony simply reaffirms our commitment
to this worthy and strong principle.”
“Supportive employers like J.B. Hunt Transport Services are
critical to maintaining the readiness and strength of the nation’s
Guard and Reserve units and allow Guardsmen and Reservists the
opportunity to serve our country more effectively and with greater
peace of mind,” said Tom Bullock. “By signing this Statement of
Support, J.B. Hunt Transport Services sends a clear message it
stands committed to its military employees and recognizes the
integrity, global perspective and proven leadership they bring to
the workplace.”
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport 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, the company provides
capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value
and industry-leading service.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. stock trades on NASDAQ under
the ticker symbol JBHT and is a component of the Dow Jones
Transportation Average. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of JBHT. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.
About ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a Department of
Defense Office established in 1972 to develop and maintain employer
support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant
initiatives, recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of
applicable laws, and resolves conflict between service members and
employers. Paramount to ESGR's mission is encouraging the
employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring integrity, global
perspective and proven leadership to the civilian workforce.
More information about ESGR Employer Outreach is available at
www.ESGR.mil or by contacting Tom Bullock, Chief, Employer
Outreach, at (571) 372-0709, or by email at
thomas.s.bullock6.civ@mail.mil.
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.Craig Harper, 479-820-8104EVP,
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