J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
Lowell, Arkansas 72745
(NASDAQ:  JBHT)
       
Contact:   David Martin    
Director of Training and Development
(479) 820-7510     

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     

TRAINING MAGAZINE NAMES J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT   AMONG LIST OF TRAINING TOP 100

LOWELL, ARKANSAS, March 3, 2005 – J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest transportation logistics providers in North America, has been named to the  Training Top 100 ranking as determined each year by Training magazine. 

 “We have the best people in the industry that consistently bring value to our customers,” said Kirk Thompson, president and CEO for J.B. Hunt. “Our extensive training programs allow these same individuals to continuously hone their skills and provide the highest level of customer service  available. We are proud to be recognized for this effort.”

 Training magazine, the training industry’s premiere publication, conducts extensive research for the Top 100 through a multi-tiered nomination, application and interview process. The magazine’s editorial staff then completes in-depth analysis and assessment of each nominated company  based on an extensive set of qualitative and quantitative criteria.    

J.B. Hunt employs approximately 52 training professionals throughout North America. These individuals focus on providing new methods of training by utilizing a variety of technologies to  reach the company’s more than 16,000 employees nationwide. This is the third consecutive year  J.B. Hunt has been nominated for this prestigious award. It was also the only transportation logistics provider to make the prestigious ranking.   

More information on the J.B. Hunt listing and the entire Training Top 100 is available in the March issue of Training magazine or on their web site at www.trainingmag.com.

About J.B. Hunt 
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, focuses on the safe and reliable transport of full truckload freight to a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Our business operations are primarily organized through three distinct, yet complementary, business segments that include dry van, intermodal and dedicated contract services. Utilizing an integrated 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. For more information about our company, visit www.jbhunt.com.