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JB Hunt

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Industry Integrated Freight & Logistics
Employees 10,000+
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J . B .   H U N T   T R A N S P O R T   S E R V I C E S ,   I N C . 

2014

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, PROXY STATEMENT 
AND ANNUAL REPORT

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LETTER TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS 

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING  
    OF STOCKHOLDERS 

PROXY STATEMENT 

Questions and Answers About the Proxy Materials  
    and the Annual Meeting 

Proposal Number One – Election of Directors 

Information About the Board 

Nominees for Director 

Director Compensation 

Executive Officers of the Company 

Security Ownership of Management 

Corporate Governance 

Audit Committee 

Executive Compensation Committee 

Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee 

Principal Stockholders of the Company 

Report of the Executive Compensation Committee 

Compensation Discussion and Analysis 

Process of Setting Compensation 

2014 Compensation 

Summary Compensation 

Grants of Plan-Based Awards 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Calendar Year-end 

Options Exercised and Restricted Share Units Vested 

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation 

Potential Post-Employment Benefits 

Report of the Audit Committee 

Proposal Number Two – Ratification of Independent  
    Registered Public Accounting Firm 

Proposal Number Three – Stockholder Proposal 
    Regarding Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets 

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2014 ANNUAL REPORT 

PART I

Item 1.  Business 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors 

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments 

Item 2.  Properties 

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings 

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures 

PART II

Item 5.  Market for Registrant’s Common Equity,  
Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer  
Purchases of Equity Securities 

Stock Performance Graph 

Item 6.  Selected Financial Data 

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Item 7.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of  

Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

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Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About 

Market Risk 

Item 8.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 

Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants  
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures 

Item 9B.  Other Information 

PART III

Item 10.  Directors, Executive Officers and  
Corporate Governance 

Item 11.  Executive Compensation 

Item 12.  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial  

Owners and Management and Related  
Stockholder Matters 

Item 13.  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions,  

and Director Independence 

Item 14.  Principal Accounting Fees and Services 

PART IV

Item 15.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules 

Signatures 

Exhibit Index 

Index to Consolidated Financial Information 

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Directors   

Officers 

Stockholder Information 

Revenue by Industry 

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TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

In 2014, we delivered another exceptional year at J.B. Hunt, continuing our trend of year-over-year improvements. Though winter weather 
created unpredictable hardships early in the year and the driver shortage produced unprecedented challenges across the industry, we persevered. 
Through deliberate adjustments during changing conditions, we were able to handle record-setting load and stop volumes in Intermodal (JBI), 
Dedicated Contract Services (DCS), and Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), while Truckload (JBT) made meaningful progress toward recovery.

As it is every year, our success in 2014 is the result of the remarkable efforts put forward by every one of our employees, the J.B. Hunt Team. 
Their execution of the business is the driving force behind the company’s continued prosperity. Furthermore, key customer partnerships drive us 
toward innovation and inspire us to search for new ways to grow our services as a company. 

2014 Financial Results
  With  a  10%  increase  in  topline  performance,  our  total  consolidated  operating  revenue  exceeded  $6  billion  in  2014.  Operating  income 
improved to more than $630 million, and earnings per share rose to $3.16. We generated over $926 million in EBITDA, invested a net $660 million 
in capital equipment and assets, and returned more than $218 million to our stockholders in the form of dividends and the repurchase of our 
common stock. Our debt levels at the end of 2014 were approximately $934 million, which is well within our targeted ratios.

As noted, our net capital expenditures for 2014 approximated $660 million, as compared to $443 million in 2013. The increase in capital 
expenditures resulted primarily from the purchase of additional containers and chassis for JBI, as well as the purchase of additional and replacement 
tractors and trailers across all asset business segments. As of December 31, 2014, our tractor and truck fleet consisted of 12,085 units, total trailer 
fleet count was 27,731, and the container fleet at year-end was 73,298. In addition, we engaged more than 1,350 independent contractors, operating 
their own tractors while utilizing our trailing equipment. It is our belief that operating with newer revenue equipment improves customer service, 
attracts higher-quality drivers, and lowers equipment-operating expense.

Intermodal (JBI) 

2014  was  a  challenging  year  for  rail  service.  Despite  these  difficulties,  JBI  achieved  a  7%  increase  in  overall  load  volume  and  increased 
revenues to $3.7 billion in 2014 while maintaining acceptable margins. Throughout the year, we dealt with severe weather and lingering overall 
network congestion. Service recovery remained stalled for extended periods as railroads coped with higher volumes in several commodities along 
with growth in intermodal. This ultimately resulted in a reduction in box turns and increased cost in the drayage system. With improvements to 
rail infrastructure, power systems, crews and scheduling, we anticipate rail service will stabilize and improve steadily throughout 2015.

Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)

DCS revenue increased 13% to $1.4 billion in 2014. The year presented headwinds across many geographical regions, from winter weather to 
driver shortages. We also experienced some specific contract challenges involving several larger accounts. These issues contributed to the segment’s 
shortfall in delivering the margins we had expected. Progress made during 2014 in key areas, including driver recruiting and retention, pricing and 
other contract enhancements, position us to deliver improved performance for both our customers and our owners going forward. 

Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)

ICS continues to grow, with revenues increasing 34% to $718 million. ICS opened six new field branches in 2014, expanding our reach for 
customers and partner carriers. The segment grew headcount by 16%, extending our investment to meet the needs of our customers. Our strategy 
is to target new customers and develop expanding revenue streams to strengthen ICS and simultaneously generate growth for our other segments.

Truck (JBT)

Under new management in 2014 and operating with a reduced fleet, our legacy truckload division is returning to a more sustainable business 
model. In the first phase of our financial recovery plan, JBT increased operating income to $24 million in 2014, primarily driven by increased 
rates per loaded mile, lower personnel costs, a smaller trailer fleet, and gains on equipment sales. We remain committed to providing a relevant, 
asset-based truckload model, rounding out our single-source service offerings and providing a “best fit” solution for our customers.

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Strategic Initiatives

Infrastructure:
  We continually evaluate all real estate properties to ensure optimal customer service, driver support, equipment positioning, fueling, and 
maintenance. In 2014, we opened new operating centers in Alliance, Texas, and Edgerton, Kansas. We will open another operating center in 
San Bernardino, California, during 2015. These facilities are particularly strategic for Intermodal. Offices on the Lowell campus have expanded 
into newly leased space, and plans are underway to begin construction on a new office tower adjacent to our current headquarters. During 2014, 
we closed or sold facilities in Mississippi and Georgia, as they are no longer supported by the business. We will continue to evaluate property 
requirements for all business segments. 

Cultural Development:
  We continue to grow and develop our more than 20,000 employees, both at corporate and in the field, and have launched several initiatives 
to bolster companywide engagement and improve employee lifestyle. This year we created our first Employee Resource Group (ERG) known as 
G.R.O.W. (Growing and Retaining Outstanding Women), and committed to hiring more than 10,000 U.S. military veterans by the year 2020. 
The functionality in Workday HR increases our ability to identify and manage opportunities in our talent development programs, enabling better 
preparation for future growth. Our partnership with the University of Arkansas to expand employee development programs created sales-force 
training modules on how to improve efficiency and provide greater value to our customers. During 2014, we launched the J.B. Hunt Experience, a 
long-term cultural enhancement initiative to build an even better working environment and service culture.

Technology:
  We see expanding potential in our technology strategies, including mobile, cloud-based systems, purchased services and software, and internal 
development of proprietary operating systems. A breakthrough system for us in 2014 was J.B. Hunt 360. This Web-based, mobile-friendly service 
allows customers to obtain rate quotes, book loads, trace load progress, and pay using credit cards. We believe there is a growing market for self-service 
platforms, and J.B. Hunt 360 moves us closer to these customers. We completed preparation needed to begin implementing MercuryGate to support 
load management in ICS. We are in the midst of a mainframe modernization project, creating a fully Web-enabled, intuitive internal system as part 
of our long-term roadmap. 

Customer Development and Expansion:

Customer retention and growth have long been a key focus at J.B. Hunt, involving extensive cross-selling. A customer utilization scorecard is 
now in full use, guiding an objective ranking system that reveals the quality of each customer’s business across all JBHT segments. Characteristics 
examined  in  customer  rankings  include  growth  trends,  buying  behaviors,  automation,  equipment  efficiencies,  and  other  important  terms  and 
conditions. This information will soon be available to our customers on J.B. Hunt 360 with the goal of maintaining and growing our existing 
accounts while also adding new clients and generating revenue across a broader base. 

A key theme for us moving into 2015 and beyond is to “Think Big.” Inspired by a recent look back on our over 50-year history, “Think Big” 
is an expression of our ongoing commitment to seek out new and different ways to serve our growing customer base. Freight demand has potential 
to continue improving given positive economic forecasts. We also see a clear shift in customer buying trends toward online purchasing. As we 
contemplate the effects of an improving U.S. economy, we are working toward building a bigger, stronger, and better business model. 

  We again thank our employees for their extraordinary diligence and dedication to exceptional service. We thank our customers for their 
continued patronage and trust. In addition, we thank our stockholders for their investment and ongoing confidence.

John N. Roberts, III 
President & Chief Executive Officer  

Kirk Thompson
Chairman of the Board

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J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
Lowell, Arkansas 72745
479-820-0000
Internet Site: www.jbhunt.com
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

To Be Held April 23, 2015
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The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (the “Company”) will be held April 23, 2015, at 10 a.m. (CDT) at 

the Company’s headquarters, located at 615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive in Lowell, Arkansas, for the following purposes:

(1) To elect Directors for a term of one (1) year 

(2) To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2015 calendar year

(3) To consider a stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas reduction targets  

(4) To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof

Only stockholders of record on February 17, 2015, will be entitled to vote at the meeting or any adjournments thereof. The stock transfer books 

will not be closed.

The 2014 Annual Report to Stockholders is included in this publication.

By Order of the Board of Directors

DAVID G. MEE

Corporate Secretary

Lowell, Arkansas

March 13, 2015

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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT
PLEASE EXECUTE YOUR PROXY WITHOUT DELAY 

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
Lowell, Arkansas 72745
479-820-0000
Internet Site: www.jbhunt.com
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PROXY STATEMENT
_____________________________________________________________________________

This Proxy Statement is furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (the “Company”), on 
behalf of its Board of Directors (the “Board”), for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). The Proxy Statement and 
the related proxy card are being distributed on or about March 13, 2015.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF
PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE STOCKHOLDERS MEETING
TO BE HELD APRIL 23, 2015

This Proxy Statement and our 2014 Annual Report to Stockholders, which includes our Annual Report on Form 10-K, are available at 

www.jbhunt.com.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE PROXY MATERIALS AND
THE ANNUAL MEETING

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When And Where Is The Annual Meeting?

Date: 
Time: 
Location: 

Thursday, April 23, 2015
10 a.m. Central Daylight Time
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Corporate Offices
First-Floor Auditorium
615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
Lowell, Arkansas 72745

What Matters Will Be Voted Upon At The Annual Meeting?

At the Annual Meeting, you will be asked to:

•  Consider and vote upon a proposal to elect nominees Douglas G. Duncan, Francesca M. Edwardson, Wayne Garrison, Sharilyn S. Gasaway, 
Gary C. George, Bryan Hunt, Coleman H. Peterson, John N. Roberts, III, James L. Robo, Kirk Thompson, and John A. White as directors 
to hold office for a term of one year, expiring at the close of the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2016.

•  Consider and vote upon a proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP (“E&Y”) as the Company’s independent registered 

public accounting firm for the 2015 calendar year.  

•  Consider and vote upon a stockholder proposal to adopt quantitative companywide goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to 

report on the Company’s plans to achieve these goals by September 2015.

•  Transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournments thereof.

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What Constitutes A Quorum?

The presence, either in person or by proxy, of the holders of at least a majority of our issued and outstanding shares of common stock entitled 
to vote is required to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. Abstentions and broker non-votes, which are 
described in more detail below, are counted as shares present at the Annual Meeting for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists.

Who Is Entitled To Vote?

Only stockholders of record of the Company’s common stock at the close of business on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, which is the “record date,” 

are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting. Shares that may be voted include shares that are held:

(1)  directly by the stockholder of record, and
(2)  beneficially through a broker, bank or other nominee.

Each share of our common stock will be entitled to one vote on all matters submitted for a vote at the Annual Meeting.

As of the record date, there were 116,515,423 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to be voted at the Annual Meeting.

What Is The Difference Between Holding Shares As A “Registered Owner” And A “Beneficial Owner”?
  Most of the Company’s stockholders hold their shares through a broker, bank or other nominee rather than directly in their own name. As 
summarized below, there are some distinctions between registered shares and those owned beneficially:

•  Registered Owners – If your shares are registered directly in your name with our transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company N.A., you are, 
with respect to those shares, the stockholder of record. As the stockholder of record, you have the right to grant your voting proxy directly to 
the Company or to vote in person at the Annual Meeting.

•  Beneficial Owners – If your shares are held in a brokerage account, bank or by another nominee, you are, with respect to those shares, the 
“beneficial owner” of shares held in “street name.” As the beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker, bank or other nominee on 
how to vote or to vote in person at the Annual Meeting. However, since you are not a stockholder of record, you may not vote these shares in 
person at the Annual Meeting unless you obtain a “legal proxy” from your broker, bank or other nominee (who is the stockholder of record) 
giving you the right to vote the shares.

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What Stockholder Approval Is Necessary For Approval Of The Proposals?

•   Election of Directors

Each director shall be elected by a vote of the majority of votes cast with respect to that director. This means that a director must receive 
“for” votes from more than 50% of the number of shares voted with respect to that director. However, if the number of nominees is greater than 
the number of directors to be elected, the directors will be elected by the vote of a plurality of the shares represented in person or by proxy at any 
stockholder meeting.

•  Ratification of the appointment of E&Y as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm

(cid:3)
Ratification of the Audit Committee’s appointment of E&Y as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm requires the 
affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting. For purposes of this vote, a failure to vote, a vote to abstain or withholding 
your vote (or direction to your broker to do so) is not counted as a vote cast and, therefore, will have no effect on the outcome of this vote. 

Stockholder ratification is not required for the appointment of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. However, we 

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are submitting the proposal to solicit the opinion of our stockholders.

•  Vote on a stockholder proposal to adopt quantitative companywide goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to report on the Company’s 

plans to achieve these goals by September 2015.

Approval of this resolution requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting. For purposes of this vote, a failure 
to vote, a vote to abstain or withholding your vote (or direction to your broker to do so) is not counted as a vote cast and, therefore, will have no 
effect on the outcome of this vote. 

  As of the record date, directors and executive officers of the Company beneficially owned an aggregate 5,214,766 shares of common stock 
representing 4.5% of our common stock issued and outstanding and, therefore, 4.5% of the voting power entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. 
The Company believes that its directors and executive officers currently intend to vote their shares as follows:

•  FOR the election of directors for one (1) year
•  FOR ratification of the appointment of E&Y as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2015 calendar year
•  AGAINST the stockholder proposal to adopt quantitative companywide goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to report on the 

Company’s plans to achieve these goals by September 2015

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May I Vote My Shares In Person At The Annual Meeting?

If you are the registered owner of shares of the Company’s common stock on the record date, you have the right to vote your shares in person 

at the Annual Meeting.

If you are the beneficial owner of shares of the Company’s common stock on the record date, you may vote these shares in person at the 
Annual Meeting if you request and obtain a legal proxy from your broker, bank or other nominee (the stockholder of record) giving you the right 
to vote the shares at the Annual Meeting, complete such legal proxy and present it to the Company at the Annual Meeting.

Even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, we recommend that you submit your proxy card or voting instructions so that your vote will 

be counted if you later decide not to attend the Annual Meeting.

How Can I Vote My Shares Without Attending The Annual Meeting?

If you are a registered owner, you may instruct the named proxy holders on how to vote your shares by completing, signing, dating and 
returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided with this Proxy Statement, or by using the Internet voting site or the toll-
free telephone number listed on the proxy card. Specific instructions for using the Internet and telephone voting systems are provided on the proxy 
card. The Internet and telephone voting systems will be available until 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 (the day 
before the Annual Meeting).

If you are the beneficial owner of shares held in “street name,” you should instruct your broker, bank or other nominee on how to vote your 
shares. Your broker, bank or other nominee has enclosed with this Proxy Statement a voting instruction card for you to use in directing your 
nominee on how to vote your shares. The instructions from your nominee will indicate whether Internet or telephone voting is available and, if so, 
will provide details regarding how to use those systems.

If My Shares Are Held In “Street Name,” Will My Broker, Bank Or Other Nominee Vote My Shares For Me?

If you hold shares in street name through a broker, bank or other nominee, your broker, bank or nominee may not be permitted to exercise 
voting discretion with respect to some of the matters to be acted upon at the Annual Meeting. Under current stock exchange rules, brokers who 
do not have instructions from their customers may not use their discretion in voting their customers’ shares on certain specific matters that are 
not considered to be “routine” matters, including the election of directors, executive compensation and other significant matters. The proposals in 
this Proxy Statement regarding the election of directors and greenhouse gas reduction targets are not considered to be routine matters. Therefore, 
without your specific instructions, your shares will not be voted on these matters and will not be counted in determining the number of shares 
necessary for approval. Shares represented by such “broker non-votes,” however, will be counted in determining whether there is a quorum. You 
should follow the directions provided by your nominee regarding instructions on how to vote your shares.

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Ratification of the appointment of E&Y as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm is considered a routine matter and, 
therefore, if beneficial owners fail to give voting instructions, brokers, banks and other nominees will have the discretionary authority to vote shares 
of our common stock with respect to this proposal.

What Is A Broker Non-Vote?

Generally, a “broker non-vote” occurs when a broker, bank or other nominee that holds shares in “street name” for a customer is precluded 

from exercising voting discretion on a particular proposal because:

(1)  the beneficial owner has not instructed the nominee on how to vote, and
(2)  the nominee lacks discretionary voting power to vote such issues.

Under NASDAQ rules, a nominee does not have discretionary voting power with respect to the approval of “nonroutine” matters absent 

specific voting instructions from the beneficial owners of such shares.

How Will My Proxy Be Voted?

Shares represented by a properly executed proxy (in paper form, by Internet or by telephone) that is received in a timely manner, and not 
subsequently revoked, will be voted at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof in the manner directed on the proxy. 
Kirk Thompson and John N. Roberts, III are named as proxies in the proxy form and have been designated by the Board as the directors’ proxies 
to represent you and vote your shares at the Annual Meeting. All shares represented by a properly executed proxy on which no choice is specified 
will be voted:

(1)  FOR the election of the nominees for director named in this Proxy Statement,
(2)  FOR ratification of the appointment of E&Y as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2015 calendar year,
(3)  AGAINST the stockholder  proposal to adopt quantitative companywide goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to report on 

the Company’s plans to achieve these goals by September 2015, and

(4)  in accordance with the proxy holders’ best judgment as to any other business that properly comes before the Annual Meeting.

This Proxy Statement is considered to be voting instructions for the trustees of the J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Employee Retirement 
Plan for our common stock allocated to individual accounts under this plan. If account information is the same, participants in the plan (who are 

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stockholders of record) will receive a single proxy representing all of their shares. If a plan participant does not submit a proxy to us, the trustees of 
the plan in which shares are allocated to his or her individual account will vote such shares in the same proportion as the total shares in such plan 
for which directions have been received.

May I Revoke My Proxy And Change My Vote?

Yes. You may revoke your proxy and change your vote at any time prior to the vote at the Annual Meeting.

If you are the registered owner, you may revoke your proxy and change your vote by:

(1)  submitting a new proxy bearing a later date (which automatically revokes the earlier proxy),
(2)  giving notice of your changed vote to us in writing mailed to the attention of David G. Mee, Corporate Secretary, at our executive offices, or
(3)  attending the Annual Meeting and giving oral notice of your intention to vote in person.

You should be aware that simply attending the Annual Meeting will not in and of itself constitute a revocation of your proxy.

Who Will Pay The Costs Of Soliciting Proxies?

Proxies  will  be solicited initially by  mail. Further solicitation  may be  made in person or by telephone, electronic mail or facsimile. The 
Company will bear the expense of preparing, printing and mailing this Proxy Statement and accompanying materials to our stockholders. Upon 
request, the Company will reimburse brokers, banks and other nominees for reasonable expenses incurred in forwarding copies of the proxy materials 
relating to the Annual Meeting to the beneficial owners of our common stock.

In 2014, the Company retained Broadridge, an independent proxy solicitation firm, to assist in soliciting proxies from stockholders. Broadridge 
received a fee of approximately $48,000 as compensation for its services and was reimbursed for its out-of-pocket expenses. The fee amount was not 
contingent on the number of stockholder votes cast in favor of any proposal, and Broadridge is prohibited from making any recommendation to 
our stockholders to either accept or reject any proposal or otherwise express an opinion concerning a proposal. Proxy solicitation fees in 2015 are 
expected to be comparable to those paid in 2014.

What Other Business Will Be Presented At The Annual Meeting?

As of the date of this Proxy Statement, the Board knows of no other business that may properly be, or is likely to be, brought before the Annual 
Meeting. If any other matters should arise at the Annual Meeting, the persons named as proxy holders, Kirk Thompson and John N. Roberts, III, 
will have the discretion to vote your shares on any additional matters properly presented for a vote at the meeting. If, for any unforeseen reason, any 
of the director nominees are not available to serve as a director, the named proxy holders will vote your proxy for such other director candidate or 
candidates as may be nominated by the Board.

What Is The Deadline For Stockholder Proposals For The 2016 Annual Meeting?

In order for a stockholder proposal to be eligible to be included in the Company’s Proxy Statement and proxy card for the 2016 Annual 

Meeting of Stockholders, the proposal:

(1)  must be received by the Company at its executive offices, 615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive, Lowell, Arkansas 72745, Attention: Corporate 

Secretary, on or before November 13, 2015, and

(2)  must concern a matter that may be properly considered and acted upon at the Annual Meeting in accordance with applicable laws, 
regulations and the Company’s Bylaws and policies, and must otherwise comply with Rule 14a-8 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 
as amended (the “Exchange Act”).

Where Can I Find The Voting Results Of The Annual Meeting?

The Company will publish final voting results of the Annual Meeting on a Form 8-K within four days after the annual stockholders meeting 

on April 23, 2015.

What Should I Do If I Receive More Than One Set Of Voting Materials?

You may receive more than one set of voting materials, including multiple copies of this Proxy Statement and multiple proxies or voting 
instruction cards. For example, if you hold your shares in more than one brokerage account, you may receive a separate voting instruction card for 
each brokerage account. If you are a registered owner and your shares are registered in more than one name, you will receive more than one proxy 
card. Please vote each proxy and instruction card that you receive.

What Is Householding?

In an effort to reduce printing costs and postage fees, the Company has adopted a practice approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(the “SEC”) called “householding.” Under this practice, certain stockholders who have the same address and last name will receive only one copy 
of this Proxy Statement and the Company’s Annual Report, unless one or more of these stockholders notifies the Company that he or she wishes 
to continue receiving individual copies. Stockholders who participate in householding will continue to receive separate proxy cards.

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If you share an address with another stockholder and received only one copy of this Proxy Statement and the Company’s Annual Report and 

would like to request a separate copy of these materials, or if you do not wish to participate in householding in the future, please:

(1)  mail such request to J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Attention: Corporate Secretary, 615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive, Lowell, Arkansas 

72745, or

(2)  call the Corporate Secretary toll-free at 800-643-3622.

Similarly, you may also contact the Company if you received multiple copies of the Company’s proxy materials and would prefer to receive a 

single copy in the future.

What Do I Need To Do Now?

First, read this Proxy Statement carefully. Then, if you are a registered owner, you should, as soon as possible, submit your proxy by executing 
and returning the proxy card or by voting electronically via the Internet or by telephone. If you are the beneficial owner of shares held in “street 
name,” then you should follow the voting instructions of your broker, bank or other nominee. Your shares will be voted in accordance with the 
directions you specify. If you submit an executed proxy card to the Company, but fail to specify voting directions, your shares will be voted:

(1)  FOR the election of the director nominees,
(2)  FOR ratification of the appointment of E&Y as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2015 calendar year, and
(3)  AGAINST the Stockholder proposal to adopt quantitative companywide goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to report on 

the Company’s plans to achieve these goals by September 2015.

Who Can Help Answer My Questions?

If you have questions concerning a proposal or the Annual Meeting, if you would like additional copies of this Proxy Statement, or if you need 
directions to or special assistance at the Annual Meeting, please call the Corporate Secretary toll-free at 800-643-3622. In addition, information 
regarding the Annual Meeting is available via the Internet at our website, www.jbhunt.com.

YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THIS PROXY STATEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY

The summary information provided above in the question-and-answer format is for your convenience only and is merely a brief description of 

material information contained in this Proxy Statement.

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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

IF YOU ARE A REGISTERED OWNER, YOU MAY VOTE BY INTERNET, TELEPHONE, 
OR BY COMPLETING, SIGNING AND DATING 
THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD AND RETURNING IT TO US 
IN THE ACCOMPANYING ENVELOPE AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE

IF YOU ARE A BENEFICIAL OWNER, PLEASE FOLLOW THE VOTING INSTRUCTIONS  
OF YOUR BROKER, BANK OR OTHER NOMINEE 
AS PROVIDED WITH THIS PROXY STATEMENT AS PROMPTLY AS POSSIBLE

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PROPOSALS TO BE VOTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING

PROPOSAL NUMBER ONE 
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Our Board nominates Douglas G. Duncan, Francesca M. Edwardson, Wayne Garrison, Sharilyn S. Gasaway, Gary C. George, Bryan Hunt, 
Coleman H. Peterson, John N. Roberts, III, James L. Robo, Kirk Thompson, and John A. White as directors to hold office for a term of one year, 
expiring at the close of the 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier resignation 
or removal. The Board believes that these incumbent directors standing for re-election are well-qualified and experienced to direct and manage the 
Company’s operations and business affairs and will represent the interests of the stockholders as a whole. Biographical information on each of these 
nominees is set forth below in “Nominees for Director.”

If any director nominee becomes unavailable for election, which is not anticipated, the named proxies will vote for the election of such other 
person as the Board may nominate, unless the Board resolves to reduce the number of directors to serve on the Board and thereby reduce the 
number of directors to be elected at the Annual Meeting.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE
FOR
EACH OF THE DIRECTOR NOMINEES LISTED HEREIN

INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD
The Board’s directors hold office for a term of one year.

OTHER INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY

Number of Directors and Term of Directors and Executive Officers

The Company’s Bylaws provide that the number of directors shall not be less than three or more than 12, with the exact number to be fixed 

by the Board. Directors serve a term of one year from their election date to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Directors are elected by a majority of votes cast with respect to each director, provided that the number of nominees does not exceed the 

number of directors to be elected.

The stockholders of the Company elect at the Company’s Annual Meeting successors for directors whose terms have expired. The Board elects 
members to fill new membership positions and vacancies in unexpired terms on the Board. No director will be eligible to stand for re-election or be 
elected to a vacancy once he or she has reached 72 years of age. However, our Board of Directors has granted a waiver of this mandatory retirement 
age to John A. White until the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Executive officers are elected by the Board and hold office until 
their successors are elected and qualified or until their earlier death, retirement, resignation or removal.

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NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR

TERMS EXPIRE 2016

Douglas G. Duncan
Mr.  Duncan,  64,  was  elected  to  the  Board  in  2010.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Audit  Committee  and  the  Nominating  and 
Corporate Governance Committee. In February 2010, he retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of FedEx Freight 
Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx Corporation. FedEx Freight Corporation is a leading provider of regional 
and national less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services. Mr. Duncan was the founding chief executive officer of FedEx Freight. 
He also served on the Strategic Management Committee of FedEx Corporation. Before the formation of FedEx Freight, he 
served for two years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking Freight. With 30 years of transportation experience, 
Mr. Duncan has held management positions in operations, sales and marketing with Caliber System and Roadway Express. He 
served on the Executive Committee of the American Trucking Associations and as Chairman of the American Transportation 
Research Institute. A graduate of Christopher Newport University, Mr. Duncan served on the university’s Board of Visitors. 
He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Brambles LTD and Benchmark Electronics, Inc.

Francesca M. Edwardson
Ms. Edwardson, 57, was elected to the Board in 2011. She serves on the Company’s Executive Compensation Committee 
and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. She is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross 
of Chicago and Northern Illinois, a business unit of the American Red Cross. She previously served as Senior Vice President 
and General Counsel for UAL Corporation, a predecessor company to United Continental Holdings, Inc. She has also been 
a partner in the law firm of Mayer Brown and the Executive Director of the Illinois Securities Department. Ms. Edwardson is 
a graduate of Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois, with degrees in economics and law, and serves on the Boards of Trustees 
for Rush University Medical Center and the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Wayne Garrison
Mr. Garrison, 62, was elected to the Board in 1981. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Company from 1995 to 
December 31, 2010, and continues to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. Joining the Company in 1976 as Plant 
Manager, Mr. Garrison has also served as Vice President of Finance in 1978, Executive Vice President of Finance in 1979, 
President in 1982, Chief Executive Officer in 1987 and Vice Chairman of the Board from January 1986 until May 1991.

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Sharilyn S. Gasaway
Mrs. Gasaway, 46, was elected to the Board in 2009. She is a member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and 
Corporate  Governance  Committee.  She  served  as  Executive  Vice  President  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  Alltel  Corp., 
the Little Rock, Arkansas-based Fortune 500 wireless carrier, from 2006 to 2009. She was part of the executive team that 
spearheaded publicly traded Alltel’s transition through the largest private equity buyout in the telecom sector and was an 
integral part of the successful combination of Alltel and Verizon. She also served as Alltel’s Corporate Controller and Principal 
Accounting Officer from 2002 to 2006. Joining Alltel in 1999, she served as Director of General Accounting, Controller, 
and Vice President of Accounting and Finance. Prior to joining Alltel, she worked for eight years at Arthur Andersen LLC. 
Mrs. Gasaway has a degree in accounting from Louisiana Tech University and is a Certified Public Accountant. She currently 
serves on the Board of Directors, chairs the Audit Committee and serves on the Governance, Compensation and Business 
Development Committee of Genesis Energy, LP. She also serves on the Board of Directors and the Audit, Investment, and 
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., as well as on the Louisiana Tech 
University College of Business Advisory Board and the Board of Directors of Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Gary C. George
Mr. George, 64, was elected to the Board in 2006. He is Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee 
and  a  member  of  the  Executive  Compensation  Committee.  Mr.  George  is  Chairman  of  George’s,  Inc.,  a  private,  fully 
integrated poultry company in northwest Arkansas. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a degree in business 
administration. He served on the Board of Trustees for the University of Arkansas from 1995 through 2005 and was Chairman 
of the Board of Trustees in 2005. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Legacy National Bank in Springdale, Ark.

Bryan Hunt
Mr. Hunt, 56, was elected to the Board in 1991. He is the Managing Member of Hunt Auto Group, a private company 
with operations in motor vehicle sales and service in Arkansas and Missouri; Best Buy Here Pay Here of Arkansas, a private 
company with used-car operations in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma; Progressive Car Finance, a private company that 
provides subprime financing for automobile dealers; and 71B Auto Auction and I-135 Auto Auction, both private companies 
engaged in the auction of automobiles, trucks, boats and other motor vehicles to dealers and the general public in Arkansas 
and Kansas. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, he has a degree in marketing and transportation. He is the son of co-
founders J.B. and Johnelle Hunt.

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Coleman H. Peterson
Mr. Peterson, 66, was elected to the Board in 2004. He is Chairman of the Executive Compensation Committee and a member 
of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Peterson is the President and CEO of Hollis Enterprises LLC, 
a human resources consulting firm founded in 2004. He is retired from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. as Executive Vice President 
of its People Division. During his tenure, Mr. Peterson was responsible for recruitment, retention and development of the 
world’s largest corporate work force. Prior to his experience with Wal-Mart, Mr. Peterson spent 16 years with Venture Stores, 
with his last position being Senior Vice President of Human Resources. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Loyola 
University of Chicago. Mr. Peterson serves on the Board of Directors, chairs the Compensation Committee, and serves on the 
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of Build-A-Bear Workshop. He also serves on the Board of Directors, 
chairs  the  Compensation  Committee,  and  serves  on  the  Nominating  and  Corporate  Governance  Committee  of  Cracker 
Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. Locally, he served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Northwest Arkansas Community 
College until December 31, 2010. Mr. Peterson served as a member of the Board of Directors and chaired the Compensation 
Committee of The ServiceMaster Company. He also sat on the Executive Committee of the NAACP and served as Treasurer 
for the NAACP’s Special Contribution Fund.

John N. Roberts, III
Mr. Roberts, 50, was elected to the Board in 2010, and was elected to serve as the Company’s President and Chief Executive 
Officer  effective  January  1,  2011.  A  graduate  of  the  University  of  Arkansas,  he  served  as  Executive  Vice  President  and 
President of Dedicated Contract Services from 1997 to December 31, 2010. Joining the Company in 1989, he began his career 
as a Management Trainee and subsequently served as an EDI Services Coordinator, Regional Marketing Manager for the 
Intermodal and Truckload business units, Business Development Executive for DCS and Vice President of Marketing Strategy 
for the Company. In 2014, Mr. Roberts was elected as a Class B Director to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

James L. Robo
Mr. Robo, 52, was elected to the Board in 2002. He is Lead Independent Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee and 
a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Robo is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 
of NextEra Energy, Inc. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer of NextEra Energy until June 2012, as President 
of  NextEra  Energy  Resources  until  December  2006  and  as  Vice  President  of  Corporate  Development  and  Strategy  until 
July 2002. NextEra Energy is a leading clean energy company whose two main subsidiaries are Florida Power & Light Company 
and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. Prior to joining NextEra Energy in 2002, Mr. Robo spent 10 years at General Electric 
Company. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Mexico from 1997 until 1999 and as President and Chief 
Executive Officer of the GE Capital TIP/Modular Space division from 1999 until February 2002. From 1984 through 1992, 
Mr. Robo worked for Mercer Management Consulting. He received a BA summa cum laude from Harvard College and an 
MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar.

Kirk Thompson
Mr. Thompson, 61, was elected to the Board in 1985. He was elected Chairman of the Board in 2010, assuming that office 
on January 1, 2011. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer from 1987 to December 31, 2010. A graduate of the 
University of Arkansas and a Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Thompson joined the Company in 1973. He served as Vice 
President of Finance from 1979 until 1984, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer until 1985, and President 
and Chief Operating Officer from 1986 until 1987, when he was elected President and Chief Executive Officer. In 2014, 
Mr. Thompson joined the Board of Directors of Rand Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of bulk freight shipping services in 
marine vessels throughout the Great Lakes region.

John A. White
Dr. White, 75, was elected to the Board in 1998. He is a member of the Audit Committee, the Executive Compensation 
Committee, and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Dr. White is Chancellor Emeritus and Distinguished 
Professor of the University of Arkansas. Previous to this appointment, he served as Chancellor of the University of Arkansas, a 
position he held for 11 years, beginning July 1, 1997. A graduate of the University of Arkansas (BSIE), Virginia Tech (MSIE) 
and The Ohio State University (Ph.D.), he also holds honorary doctorates from the Katholieke Universiteit of Leuven in 
Belgium and from George Washington University. Dr. White is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He has 
served on the Boards of Directors and the Audit Committees of Eastman Chemical, Logility, Motorola (Motorola Solutions), 
and Russell Corporation.

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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

The Company pays only nonemployee directors for their services as directors. Directors who are also officers or employees of the Company are 

not eligible to receive any of the compensation described below.

In calendar year 2014, compensation for nonemployee directors serving on the Board, was as follows:
•  an annual retainer of $140,000 paid in Company stock, cash or any combination thereof
•  an annual retainer of $15,000, paid in cash, to the Audit Committee Chairman
•  an annual retainer of $10,000, paid in cash, to the Executive Compensation Committee Chairman
•  an annual retainer of $5,000, paid in cash, to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chairman
•  $4,500 for each Board meeting attended
•  $2,500 for each Audit Committee meeting attended
•  $2,000 for each Executive Compensation Committee meeting attended
•  $1,500 for each Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee meeting attended
•  reimbursement of expenses to attend Board and Committee meetings

At the Executive Compensation Committee’s (the “Committee”) meeting on October 28, 2014, the Committee reviewed a summary of 
various  compensation  packages  awarded  to  directors  of  the  Company’s  peer  group  compiled  by  Meridian  Compensation  Partners,  LLC.  The 
Committee determined that the Board’s compensation would be changed to the following, effective January 1, 2015.

•  an annual retainer of $155,000 paid in Company stock, cash or any combination thereof
•  an annual retainer of $20,000, paid in cash, to the Audit Committee Chairman
•  an annual retainer of $13,500, paid in cash, to the Executive Compensation Committee Chairman
•  an annual retainer of $7,500, paid in cash, to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chairman
•  $4,500 for each Board meeting attended
•  $2,500 for each Audit Committee meeting attended
•  $2,000 for each Executive Compensation Committee meeting attended
•  $1,500 for each Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee meeting attended
•  reimbursement of expenses to attend Board and Committee meetings

Nonemployee Board of Director Compensation Paid in Calendar Year 2014

Fees 
Paid  
in Cash 
($) 
182,500 
32,500 
158,000 
77,500 
37,500 
18,000 
42,500 
57,500 
50,000 

Fees 
Paid 
in Stock 
($) 

– 
140,000 
– 
105,000 
140,000 
140,000 
140,000 
140,000 
140,000 

Restricted Share 
or Stock Option 
Awards ($) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

Non-Equity 
Incentive Plan 
Compensation ($) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

Board Member 
Douglas G. Duncan 
Francesca M. Edwardson 
Wayne Garrison 
Sharilyn S. Gasaway 
Gary C. George 
Bryan Hunt 
Coleman H. Peterson 
James L. Robo 
John A. White 

(1)  Reimbursement of expenses to attend Board and Committee meetings

Change in Pension 
Value and 
Nonqualified
Deferred 

All Other

Compensation  Compensation
Earnings ($) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

($) (1) 
3,439 
4,508 
– 
– 
– 
– 
4,648 
6,400 
– 

Total ($)
185,939
177,008
158,000
182,500
177,500
158,000
187,148
203,900
190,000

Each nonemployee member of the Board had the choice of receiving his or her annual retainer of $140,000 in Company stock, cash or any 
combination thereof. Those directors choosing to receive their full retainer in Company stock received 1,773 shares based on the $78.98 closing 
market price on July 22, 2014. Sharilyn S. Gasaway elected to receive a portion of her retainer in stock, totaling 1,329 shares, based on the closing 
market price shown above. Douglas G. Duncan and Wayne Garrison elected to receive their annual retainer in cash.

To more closely align his or her interests with those of the stockholders, each Board member is required to own three times his/her estimated 
annual compensation in Company stock within five years of his/her initial stockholder election to the Board. All Board members are in compliance 
with this requirement.

Nonemployee members of the Board did not participate in either a company-sponsored pension or deferred compensation plan in calendar 

year 2014.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY

Craig Harper, 57, joined the Company in 1992 as Vice President of Marketing and currently serves as Executive Vice President. Prior to 

joining the Company, he worked for Rineco Chemical Industries as its Chief Executive Officer.

Nicholas Hobbs, 52, joined the Company in 1984 as a Management Trainee and currently serves as Executive Vice President and President 

of Dedicated Contract Services. 

John Kuhlow, 44, joined the Company in 2006 as Assistant Corporate Controller. He currently serves as Senior Vice President Finance, 
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to joining the Company, he was a Senior Audit Manager for KPMG LLP. Mr. Kuhlow is a Certified 
Public Accountant.

Terrence D. Matthews, 56, joined the Company in 1986 as a National Accounts Manager and currently serves as Executive Vice President 

and President of Intermodal. Prior to joining the Company, he worked as a National Accounts Manager for North American Van Lines.

David G. Mee, 54, joined the Company in 1992 as Vice President Tax and currently serves as Executive Vice President of Finance and 
Administration and Chief Financial Officer. He also serves as the Company’s Corporate Secretary. Prior to joining the Company, he was a Senior 
Tax Manager for KPMG LLP. Mr. Mee is a Certified Public Accountant.

Kay Lewis, 51, joined the Company in 1988 as a Program Analyst of Finance and currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief 

Information Officer. Prior to joining the Company, she worked at EDS as a Systems Engineer Manager.

Shelley  Simpson,  43,  joined  the  Company  in  1994  as  a  Management  Trainee  and  currently  serves  as  Executive  Vice  President,  Chief 

Marketing Officer, and President of Integrated Capacity Solutions and Truckload.

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT

The following table sets forth the beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock as of February 17, 2015, by each of its current directors 
(including all nominees for director), the Named Executive Officers (the “NEOs”), and all other executive officers and directors as a group. Unless 
otherwise indicated in the footnotes below, “beneficially owned” means the sole or shared power to vote or direct the voting of a security or the sole 
or shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of a security.

Owner 
Douglas G. Duncan 
Francesca M. Edwardson 
Wayne Garrison  
Sharilyn S. Gasaway  
Gary C. George 
Bryan Hunt 
Terrence D. Matthews 
David G. Mee 
Coleman H. Peterson 
John N. Roberts, III 
James L. Robo 
Shelley Simpson 
Kirk Thompson 
John A. White 

Number of Shares 
Beneficially Owned 
Directly (1) 
8,500   
10,167   
2,520,705   
15,839   
41,483   
70,242    
62,998   
112,907    
29,948    
269,790   
70,420    
59,509   
80,242    
44,549    

Number of Shares
Beneficially Owned 
Indirectly (2) 
2,600  
–  
–  
275  

1,454,310 (4) 

–  
44,327  
–  
–  
70,000 (5) 
–  
38,545  
–  
–  

Percent
of Class (%) (3)
*
*
2.2
*
1.3
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

All executive officers and directors as a group (18) 

3,604,541   

1,610,225  

4.5

*Less than 1 percent

(1)  Includes shares owned by the director or executive officer that are: 

(a)  held in a 401(k) or deferred compensation account 
(b)  held in trusts for the benefit of an immediate family member whereby the director or executive officer is the trustee but does not have any beneficial 

ownership

(c)  options that are currently exercisable or will become exercisable within 60 days from February 17, 2015
(d)  pledged shares as shown below:

Bryan Hunt 
David G. Mee 
John N. Roberts, III 
Kirk Thompson 
All other executive officers and directors as a group 

66,797
80,530
191,208
70,000
8,500

(2) Indirect beneficial ownership includes shares owned by the director or executive officer: 

(a)  as beneficiary or trustee of a personal trust 
(b)  by a spouse or as trustee or beneficiary of a spouse’s trust
(c)  held in trusts for the benefit of an immediate family member whereby the director or executive officer’s spouse is the trustee but does not have any 

beneficial ownership

(d)  in a spouse’s retirement account

(3)  Calculated on the basis of 116,515,423 shares of common stock outstanding of the Company on February 17, 2015.
(4)  The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, which are held in limited partnerships or trusts. This report shall not be deemed an 
admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purposes. Includes 38,400 
shares currently pledged by the reporting person.

(5)  The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, which are held in an irrevocable trust for the benefit of immediate family members 
and managed by a third-party trustee. This report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for 
the purposes of Section 16 or for any other purposes.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
  We believe that good corporate governance helps to ensure that the Company is managed for the long-term benefit of our stockholders. We 
continually review and consider our corporate governance policies and practices, the SEC’s corporate governance rules and regulations, and the 
corporate governance listing standards of NASDAQ, the stock exchange on which our common stock is traded.

You can access and print the Charters of our Audit Committee, Executive Compensation Committee (“Compensation Committee”), and 
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (“Corporate Governance Committee”), as well as our Corporate Governance Guidelines, 
Corporate Code of Ethical and Professional Standards for Directors, Officers and Employees, Whistleblower Policy, and other Company policies 
and procedures required by applicable law, regulation or NASDAQ corporate governance listing standards on the “Corporate Governance” page 
of the “Investors” section of our website at www.jbhunt.com. Additionally, you can request copies of any of these documents by writing to our 
Corporate Secretary at the following address:

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Attention: Corporate Secretary
615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
Lowell, Arkansas 72745

Director Independence

The Board is composed of a majority of directors who satisfy the criteria for independence under the NASDAQ corporate governance listing 
standards. In determining independence, each year the Board affirmatively determines, among other items, whether the directors have no material 
relationship with the Company or any of its subsidiaries pursuant to the NASDAQ corporate governance listing standards. When assessing the 
“materiality” of a director’s relationship with the Company, if any, the Board considers all relevant facts and circumstances, not merely from the 
director’s standpoint, but from that of the persons or organizations with which the director has an affiliation and the frequency or regularity of the 
services, whether the services are being carried out at arm’s length in the ordinary course of business, and whether the services are being provided 
substantially on the same terms to the Company as those prevailing at the time from unrelated parties for comparable transactions. Material 
relationships  can  include  commercial,  banking,  industrial,  consulting,  legal,  accounting,  charitable  and  familial  relationships.  The  Board  also 
considers any other relationship that could interfere with the exercise of independence or judgment in carrying out the duties of a director.

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Applying these independence standards, the Board has determined that Douglas G. Duncan, Francesca M. Edwardson, Sharilyn S. Gasaway, 
Gary C. George, Coleman H. Peterson, James L. Robo and John A. White are all independent directors. After due consideration, the Board has 
determined that none of these nonemployee directors has a material relationship with the Company or any of its subsidiaries (either directly or 
indirectly as a partner, stockholder or officer of any organization that has a relationship with the Company or any of its subsidiaries) and that they 
all meet the criteria for independence under the NASDAQ corporate governance listing standards.

Risk Management and Oversight

As previously described in their biographies, current members of our Board represent diverse backgrounds of business and academic experience. 
The Board, as a whole, performs the risk oversight of the Company and does not assign the task or responsibility to any one member or a committee. 
Therefore, the Board believes that the members each possess unique yet complementary experiences and backgrounds that create diverse points of 
view, opinions, personalities and management styles that allow for the proper risk management and oversight of the Company.

Lead Director

The Board has established the position of Lead Director, to which James L. Robo was appointed. The Lead Director directs the executive 
sessions of independent directors at the Board meetings at which the Chairman is not present and has authority to call meetings of independent 
directors.  The  Lead  Director  facilitates  communication  between  the  Chairman  and  CEO  and  the  independent  directors,  as  appropriate,  and 
performs such other functions as the Board directs. 

Independent Director Meetings

Independent directors generally meet in executive session as part of each regularly scheduled Board meeting, with discussion led by the 

Lead Director.

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Director Recommendations by Stockholders

In addition to recommendations from Board members, management or professional search firms, the Corporate Governance Committee 
will consider director candidates properly submitted by stockholders who individually or as a group have beneficially owned at least 2% of the 
outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock for at least one year from the date the recommendation is submitted. Stockholders must submit 
director candidate recommendations in writing by Certified Mail to the Company’s Corporate Secretary not less than 120 days prior to the first 
anniversary of the date of the Proxy Statement relating to the Company’s previous Annual Meeting. Accordingly, for the 2016 Annual Meeting of 
Stockholders, director candidates must be submitted to the Company’s Corporate Secretary by November 13, 2015. Director candidates submitted 
by stockholders must contain at least the following information:
•  the name and address of the recommending stockholder,
•  the number of shares of the Company’s common stock beneficially owned by the recommending stockholder and the dates such shares were 

purchased,

•  the name, age, business address and residence of the candidate,
•  the principal occupation or employment of the candidate for the past five years,
•  a description of the candidate’s qualifications to serve as a director, including financial expertise and why the candidate does or does not 

qualify as “independent” under the NASDAQ corporate governance listing standards,

•  the number of shares of the Company’s common stock beneficially owned by the candidate, if any, and
•  a description of the arrangements or understandings between the recommending stockholder and the candidate, if any, or any other person 

pursuant to which the recommending stockholder is making the recommendation.

In addition, the recommending stockholder and the candidate must submit, with the recommendation, a signed statement agreeing and 

acknowledging that:

•  the candidate consents to being a director candidate and, if nominated and elected, he or she will serve as a director representing all of the 

Company’s stockholders in accordance with applicable laws and the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws,

•  the candidate, if elected, will comply with the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and any other applicable rule, regulation, 

policy or standard of conduct applicable to the Board and its individual members,

•  the recommending stockholder will maintain beneficial ownership of at least 2% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock 
through the date of the Annual Meeting for which the candidate is being recommended for nomination and that, upon the candidate’s 
nomination and election to the Board, the recommending stockholder intends to maintain such ownership throughout the candidate’s term 
as director, and

•  the recommending stockholder and the candidate will promptly provide any additional information requested by the Corporate Governance 
Committee and/or the Board to assist in the consideration of the candidate, including a completed and signed Questionnaire for Directors 
and Officers on the Company’s standard form and an interview with the Corporate Governance Committee or its representative.

For a complete list of the information that must be included in director recommendations submitted by stockholders, please see the “Director 
Recommendations by Stockholders Policy” on the “Corporate Governance” page of the “Investors” section of our website at www.jbhunt.com. The 
Corporate Governance Committee will consider all director candidates submitted through its established processes and will evaluate each of them, 
including incumbents, based on the same criteria. However, the Corporate Governance Committee may prefer incumbent directors and director 
candidates whom they know personally or who have relevant industry experience and in-depth knowledge of the Company’s business and operations.

The policies and procedures as set forth above are intended to provide flexible guidelines for the effective functioning of the Company’s 
director nomination process. The Board intends to review these policies and procedures periodically and anticipates that modifications may be 
necessary from time to time as the Company’s needs and circumstances change.

Board Composition and Director Qualifications

The Corporate Governance Committee periodically assesses the appropriate size and composition of the Board and whether any vacancies 
on the Board are expected. In the event that vacancies are anticipated or otherwise arise, the Corporate Governance Committee will review and 
assess potential director candidates. The Corporate Governance Committee utilizes various methods for identifying and evaluating candidates 
for  director.  Candidates  may  come  to  the  attention  of  the  Corporate  Governance  Committee  through  recommendations  of  Board  members, 
management, stockholders or professional search firms. Generally, director candidates should, at a minimum:

•  possess relevant business and financial expertise and experience, including a basic understanding of fundamental financial statements,
•  have exemplary character and integrity and be willing to work constructively with others,
•  have sufficient time to devote to Board meetings and consultation on Board matters, and
•  be free from conflicts of interest that violate applicable law or interfere with director performance.

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In addition, the Corporate Governance Committee seeks director candidates who possess the following qualities and skills:
•  the capacity and desire to represent the interests of the Company’s stockholders as a whole,
•  occupational experience and perspective that, together with other directors, enhances the quality of the Board,
•  leadership experience and sound business judgment,
•  accomplishments in their respective field, with superior credentials and recognition,
•  knowledge of the critical aspects of the Company’s business and operations, and
•  the ability to contribute to the mix of skills, core competencies and qualifications of the Board through expertise in one or more of the 

following areas:

– accounting and finance
– mergers and acquisitions
– investment management
– law
– academia
– strategic planning
– investor relations
– executive leadership development
– executive compensation
– service as a senior officer of, or a trusted adviser to senior management of, a publicly held company.

The independent members of the Board each possess the general skills, experience, attributes and qualifications that make them a proper fit 
for the Company’s Board as described above. Specific strengths and qualities possessed by each member that makes him or her eligible to serve on 
the Company’s Board include:

Douglas G. Duncan – 30 years of experience in the transportation industry

Francesca M. Edwardson – business experience in the transportation industry, law, human resources, and corporate governance

Sharilyn S. Gasaway – accounting, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory experience

Gary C. George – business experience related to managing a diversified business located in northwest Arkansas

Coleman H. Peterson – human resource experience with a large international workforce, corporate governance, and retail experience

James L. Robo – financial expertise, leadership experience, and business experience related to equipment and the transportation industry

John A. White –  business and academic experience related to general business practices and extensive service on the boards of other publicly 

traded companies

  Messrs. Garrison, Hunt, Roberts and Thompson, as nonindependent directors, have extensive work experience and history with the Company 
from its origins, which the Board believes are critical to its composition.

Board Diversity

As indicated by the criteria above, the Board prefers a mix of background and experience among its members. Furthermore, the Board is 
diverse both in gender and ethnic representation, with more than 25% of our current members reflecting demographic minorities. The Board does 
not follow any ratio or formula to determine the appropriate mix. Rather, it uses its judgment to identify nominees whose backgrounds, attributes 
and experiences, taken as a whole, will contribute to the high standards of Board service to the Company. The effectiveness of this approach is 
evidenced by the directors’ participation in insightful and robust yet mutually respectful deliberation that occurs at Board and Committee meetings. 

Board Leadership Structure

The Company split the titles, roles and responsibilities of the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer in 1985. The Company and 
the Board believe that, while the duties may be performed by the same person without consequence to either Company operations or stockholders’ 
interest, separation of duties allows the Chairman to focus more on active participation by the Board and oversight of management, while the Chief 
Executive Officer is better able to focus on day-to-day operations of the Company.

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Communications With The Board

Stockholders and other interested parties may communicate with the Board, Board Committees, the independent or the nonmanagement 
directors, each as a group or any director individually by submitting their communications in writing to the attention of the Company’s Corporate 
Secretary. All communications must identify the recipient and author, state whether the author is a stockholder of the Company and be forwarded 
to the following address via Certified Mail:

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Attention: Corporate Secretary
615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
Lowell, Arkansas 72745

The directors of the Company have instructed the Corporate Secretary not to forward to the intended recipient any communications that are 

reasonably determined in good faith by the Corporate Secretary to relate to improper or irrelevant topics or that are substantially incomplete.

Board Meetings

The Board held four scheduled meetings during the 2014 calendar year. All directors attended all of the Board meetings and committee 
meetings on which each served during 2014, with the exception of one member not attending one scheduled committee meeting. All members of 
the Board attended the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Company has adopted a Director Attendance Policy to stress the importance 
of attendance, director preparedness, and active and effective participation at Board and Board Committee meetings.

Board Committees

Standing committees of the Board include the Audit, Executive Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees. 
Committee  members  are  elected  annually  by  the  Board  and  serve  until  their  successors  are  elected  and  qualified  or  until  their  earlier  death, 
retirement, resignation or removal.

The following table summarizes the membership of the Board and each of its committees and the number of times each met during calendar 

year 2014:

Director 
Douglas G. Duncan 
Francesca M. Edwardson 
Sharilyn S. Gasaway 
Gary C. George 
Coleman H. Peterson 
James L. Robo 
John A. White 
Number of Meetings in 2014 

Audit 
X 

X 

Chair 
X 
8 

Compensation 

X 

X 
Chair 

X 
5 

Corporate
Governance
X
X
X
Chair
X
X
X
4

On January 29, 2015, the Corporate Governance Committee recommended, and the Board approved, the same committee assignments as 

2014 for the 2015 calendar year.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE

Under the terms of its charter, the Audit Committee represents and assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to the 
integrity of the Company’s financial statements and the financial reporting process, the systems of internal accounting and financial controls, the 
internal audit function, the annual independent audit of the Company’s financial statements, the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory 
requirements,  the  independent  auditor’s  qualifications  and  independence,  the  performance  of  the  Company’s  internal  audit  function  and  the 
performance of its independent auditors.

In fulfilling its duties, the Audit Committee, among other things, shall:
•  appoint, terminate, retain, compensate and oversee the work of the independent registered public accounting firm,
•  preapprove all services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm,
•  oversee the performance of the Company’s internal audit function,
•  review the qualifications, performance and independence of the independent registered public accounting firm,
•  review external and internal audit reports and management’s responses thereto,
•  monitor the integrity of the financial reporting process, system of internal accounting controls, and financial statements and reports of the 

Company,

•  oversee the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements,
•  review the Company’s annual and quarterly financial statements, including disclosures made in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 

Financial Condition and Results of Operations” set forth in periodic reports filed with the SEC,

•  discuss with management earnings news releases,
•  meet with management, the internal auditors, the independent auditors and the Board,
•  provide the Board with information and materials as it deems necessary to make the Board aware of significant financial accounting and 

internal control matters of the Company,

•  oversee  the  receipt,  investigation,  resolution  and  retention  of  all  complaints  of  a  financial  nature  submitted  under  the  Company’s 

Whistleblower Policy, and

•  otherwise comply with its responsibilities and duties as set forth in the Company’s Audit Committee Charter.

The Board has determined that each member of the Audit Committee satisfies the independence and other requirements for audit committee 
membership of the NASDAQ corporate governance listing standards and SEC requirements. The Board has also determined that all members of 
the Audit Committee have the attributes of an audit committee financial expert as defined by the SEC. The Board determined that these members 
acquired such attributes through their experience in preparing, auditing, analyzing or evaluating financial statements, or actively supervising one or 
more persons engaged in such activities, and their experience of overseeing or assessing the performance of companies and public accountants with 
respect to preparation, auditing or evaluation of financial statements. In 2014, the Audit Committee met eight times. All members attended each 
of the Audit Committee meetings, with the exception of one member not attending a scheduled committee meeting in July 2014. For additional 
information concerning the Audit Committee, see “Report of the Audit Committee” set forth below.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

The Executive Compensation Committee (the “Compensation Committee”) shall:
•  determine and approve base salary compensation of the Company’s senior executive officers,
•  determine and approve annual equity-based awards for the Company’s “insiders” as defined in Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 

1934, with the exception of the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer,

•  evaluate and recommend to the independent members of the Board for their approval base salary and annual equity-based awards for the 

Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer,

•  review and approve the annual performance goals and objectives of the Company’s senior executive officers, including the Chief Executive 

Officer,

•  establish and certify the achievement of performance goals,
•  oversee the Company’s incentive compensation and equity-based compensation plans,
•  assess the adequacy and competitiveness of the Company’s executive and director compensation programs,
•  review and discuss with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (“CD&A”) and recommend whether such analysis should 

be included in the Proxy Statement filed with the SEC,

•  produce an Annual Report on executive compensation for inclusion in the Company’s Proxy Statement,
•  review  and  approve  any  employment  agreements,  severance  agreements  or  arrangements,  retirement  arrangements,  change  in  control 

agreements/provisions, and any special or supplemental benefits for each officer of the Company,

•  approve, disapprove, modify or amend any non-equity compensation plans designed and intended to provide compensation primarily for 

officers,

•  make recommendations to the Board regarding adoption of equity-based compensation plans,
•  administer, modify or amend equity-based compensation plans,
•  review the Company’s plan for succession of management, 
•  monitor the diversity of the Company’s workforce, and
•  otherwise comply with its responsibilities and duties as set forth in the Company’s Compensation Committee Charter.

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None of the individuals serving on the Compensation Committee has ever been an officer or employee of the Company. The Board has 
determined that all members of the Compensation Committee satisfy the independence requirements of the NASDAQ corporate governance 
listing standards. All members of the Compensation Committee qualify as “nonemployee directors” for purposes of Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act 
and as “outside directors” for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended.

The Compensation Committee met five times in 2014. All members attended each of the Compensation Committee meetings.

NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “Corporate Governance Committee”) shall:
•  annually review the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines,
•  assist the Board in identifying, screening and recruiting qualified individuals to become Board members,
•  propose nominations for Board membership and committee membership,
•  assess the composition of the Board and its committees,
•  oversee the performance of the Board and committees thereof, and
•  otherwise comply with its responsibilities and duties as set forth in the Company’s Corporate Governance Committee Charter.

The Board has determined that all members of the Corporate Governance Committee satisfy the independence requirements of the NASDAQ 
corporate governance listing standards. The Corporate Governance Committee met four times during 2014. All members attended each of the 
Corporate Governance Committee meetings. 

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

The Board has adopted a Corporate Code of Ethical and Professional Standards for Directors, Officers and Employees (the “Code of Ethics”) 
that applies to all of the Company’s directors, officers and employees. The purpose and role of this Code of Ethics is to focus our directors, officers 
and  employees  on  areas  of  ethical  risk,  provide  guidance  to  help  them  recognize  and  deal  with  ethical  issues,  provide  mechanisms  to  report 
unethical or unlawful conduct, and help enhance and formalize our culture of integrity, honesty and accountability. As required by applicable 
law, the Company will post on the “Corporate Governance” page of the “Investors” section of its website at www.jbhunt.com any amendments or 
waivers of any provision of this Code of Ethics made for the benefit of executive officers or directors of the Company.

Corporate Governance Guidelines

The Board has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines to assist it in exercising its responsibilities to the Company and its stockholders. 

These guidelines address, among other items, director responsibilities, Board Committees and nonemployee director compensation.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires each director, officer and any individual beneficially owning more than 10% of the Company’s 
common stock to file with the SEC reports of security ownership and reports on subsequent changes in ownership. These reports are generally due 
within two business days of the transaction giving rise to the reporting obligation.

To the Company’s knowledge, based solely on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to the Company and written representations 
that no other reports were required, all Section 16(a) filings were made in a timely manner, with the exception of one officer, John Kuhlow, who 
had one late filing to report an acquisition of shares upon the vesting of restricted stock units and a corresponding disposition of shares to pay the 
resulting withholding tax obligation.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

The  Corporate  Governance  Committee  is  charged  with  the  responsibility  of  reviewing  and  preapproving  all  related-party  transactions 
(as defined in SEC regulations) and periodically reassessing any related-party transaction entered into by the Company in accordance with the 
Company’s Code of Ethics.

Bryan  Hunt  is  the  son  of  Johnelle  Hunt,  a  principal  stockholder  of  the  Company.  There  are  no  other  family  relationships  among  the 

foregoing directors.

Two sons-in-law of Kirk Thompson, Chairman of the Board of the Company, were employed by the Company in calendar year 2014. The first 
earned $370,155, and the second earned $140,531 in 2014 compensation. Shelley Simpson’s husband and brother-in-law were employed by the 
Company in calendar year 2014. Her husband earned $608,772 and her brother-in-law earned less than $120,000 in 2014 compensation.

 In the ordinary course of business, the Company has entered into contractual service agreements with two customers considered related 
parties. The first agreement is with George’s, Inc. and consists of a fleet of tractors and specialty trailers delivering feed and live poultry to and from 
processing plants located in Cassville, Missouri. Gary C. George is Chairman of George’s, Inc. The second agreement is with Mountain Valley 
Spring Water and consists of a fleet of tractors delivering bottled water and supplies from Hot Springs, Arkansas, to distribution centers throughout 
the continental United States. During the first quarter of 2014, Kirk Thompson was a member of the Board of Directors of Mountain Valley Spring 
Water, and Johnelle Hunt was the majority stockholder of this private company. In March 2014, Mrs. Hunt divested all ownership of Mountain 
Valley Spring Water and Mr. Thompson resigned from its board. None of the aforementioned individuals were involved in the establishment of 
these service agreements, nor did they solicit the Company’s services on behalf of George’s, Inc. or Mountain Valley Spring Water. Total revenue 

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earned in calendar year 2014 under these service agreements was $2.6 million for George’s, Inc, and $2.3 million for Mountain Valley Spring Water. 
Services provided under both of these contracts are and will be carried out at arm’s length in the ordinary course of business and are being provided 
substantially on the same terms as those of unrelated parties for comparable transactions.

In August 2010, the Company made a gift of $5,000,000 to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The gift is payable in equal increments over a 10-
year period beginning in calendar year 2011. Sharilyn S. Gasaway is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Arkansas Children’s Hospital. 
However, at the time of the gift, Mrs. Gasaway was not associated with this organization, nor was she instrumental in the Company’s decision to 
support the medical facility.

In December 2008, the Company made a gift of $250,000 to Northwest Arkansas Community College. The gift is payable in equal increments 
over a 10-year period beginning in calendar year 2009. At the time of the gift, Coleman H. Peterson served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees 
of this organization. Mr. Peterson did not solicit the contribution on behalf of the organization, nor was he instrumental in the Company’s decision 
to support the local junior college.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

During the 2014 calendar year, none of the Company’s executive officers served on the Board of Directors or Compensation Committees 
of any entity whose directors or officers served on the Company’s Board or Compensation Committee. No current or past executive officers or 
employees of the Company served on the Compensation Committee.

PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY

The following table sets forth all persons known to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Company’s common stock as of December 31, 
2014. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes below, “beneficially owned” means the sole or shared power to vote or direct the voting of a 
security or the sole or shared power to dispose or direct the disposition of a security.

Name and Address 
Johnelle Hunt 
3333 Pinnacle Hills Parkway 
Rogers, AR 72756

FMR LLC 
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02109 

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 
100 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

BlackRock, Inc. 
40 East 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022

Number 
of Shares 
19,353,565 

Percent of
Class
16.6%

15,156,783 

12.9%

14,725,720 

12.5%

  9,441,522 

8.1%

Information relating to Johnelle Hunt is based on the stockholder’s Form 4, filed with the SEC on December 5, 2014. Information pertaining 
to the ownership of FMR LLC and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (Price Associates) is based on the organization’s Schedule 13G filed with the SEC 
on February 13, 2015.  Information pertaining to the ownership of BlackRock, Inc. is based on the organization’s Schedule 13G filed with the SEC 
on January 23, 2015. The shares reported for Price Associates are owned by various individual and institutional investors which Price Associates 
serves as an investment adviser with power to direct investments and/or sole power to vote the securities. For purposes of the reporting requirements 
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Price Associates is deemed to be the beneficial owner of these securities; however, Price Associates expressly 
disclaims that it is, in fact, the beneficial owner of these shares.

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The  Executive  Compensation  Committee  (the  “Compensation  Committee”)  is  composed  of  Coleman  H.  Peterson,  Chairman, 
Francesca M. Edwardson, Gary C. George and John A. White, none of whom is an officer or employee of the Company and all of whom have been 
determined by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) to be independent. Additionally, all members of the Compensation Committee 
qualify as “nonemployee directors” for purposes of Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act and as “outside directors” for purposes of Section 162(m) of the 
Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the “Code”). 

The  Compensation  Committee  operates  under  a  written  charter  adopted  by  the  Board,  a  copy  of  which  is  available  on  the  “Corporate 
Governance” page of the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.jbhunt.com. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Compensation 
Committee, among other things:

•  evaluates and recommends to the independent Board members, for their approval, the annual salaries and bonuses of the Chairman of the 

Board and the Chief Executive Officer,

•  reviews and approves annual corporate goals and objectives of the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer and other 

Section 16 reporting officers,

•  recommends  for  approval  to  the  independent  Board  members  equity-based  compensation  awards  under  the  Company’s  Management 

Incentive Plan (the “MIP”), as amended and restated, for the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer,

•  reviews and approves equity-based compensation awards under the Company’s MIP, as amended and restated, for the Section 16 reporting 

officers,

•  establishes and certifies the achievement of performance goals under the Company’s incentive and performance-based compensation plans,
•  reviews and approves compensation recommendations for the Company’s directors,
•  reviews other Company executive compensation programs, and
•  reviews  and  approves  the  Compensation  Committee  report  to  the  stockholders  and  the  Compensation  Discussion  and  Analysis  (the 

“CD&A”) report included in the Proxy.

The Chairman of the Board recommends to the Compensation Committee the form and amount of compensation to be paid to the Chief 
Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer provides recommendations to the Compensation Committee regarding the form and amount of 
compensation to be paid to executive officers who report directly to him. Additionally, the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer and 
the Chief Financial Officer regularly attend Compensation Committee meetings, except for executive sessions. Upon request, management has 
provided to the Compensation Committee historical and prospective breakdowns of primary compensation components for each executive officer, 
as well as tally sheets, wealth accumulation analyses and internal pay equity analyses as described in more detail below.

At our 2014 Annual Meeting, the stockholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers (99.5% 
of votes cast). Previously, at our 2011 Annual Meeting, the stockholders voted for approval of a frequency of holding advisory votes every three 
years with respect to named executive officer compensation (51% of votes cast). The Compensation Committee believes this level of stockholder 
support reflects a strong endorsement of the Company’s compensation policies and decisions. The Compensation Committee has considered the 
results of the last advisory vote on executive compensation in determining the Company’s compensation policies and decisions for 2015, and has 
determined that these policies and decisions are appropriate and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders at this time.

In 2014, the Compensation Committee engaged Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC (“Meridian”) to review the Company’s executive 
compensation policies and practices. Meridian was also directed to determine a comparable peer group for executive compensation purposes and to 
report considerations regarding changes in compensation levels for the NEOs to bring them into the 50th percentile of total direct compensation 
of the peer group. Meridian is retained by, and reports to, the Compensation Committee to provide compensation analyses and consultation at the 
Committee’s request. Meridian was paid approximately $66,000 for the consulting engagement and provides no other services to the Company.

The Compensation Committee met five times in 2014 to discuss, among other items, the salaries, bonuses and other compensation of the 
senior executive officers and other key employees of the Company, including the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer. The 
Compensation Committee did not act by unanimous consent at any time in 2014.

Historically, the Compensation Committee meets each February to finalize discussion regarding the Company’s performance goals for the 
previous and current year with respect to performance-based compensation to be paid to executive officers and to approve its letter for the Proxy 
Statement. These goals are approved within 90 days of the beginning of the year, pursuant to the Code. During the third quarter of each year, 
the Compensation Committee generally discusses any new compensation issues, the base compensation, bonus and MIP award analyses, and the 
engagement of the compensation consultant for annual executive and director compensation surveys. The Compensation Committee also meets 
during the fourth quarter to:

•  review and discuss information provided by the compensation consultant and the recommendations made by the Chairman of the Board 

and the Chief Executive Officer,

•  review the performance of the Company and the individual officers,
•  review the extent to which the Company’s performance goals were attained and approve short-term cash bonus and long-term incentive 

awards, and

•  determine executives’ base salaries for the following year.

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  Management  also  advises  the  full  Board,  including  the  Compensation  Committee  members,  throughout  the  year  of  any  new  issues  and 
developments regarding executive compensation.

The  Compensation  Committee  has  reviewed  and  discussed  the  following  CD&A  with  management,  and  based  upon  such  review  and 

discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the CD&A be included in the Company’s Proxy Statement.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
2014 Executive Compensation Committee
Coleman H. Peterson, Chairman
Francesca M. Edwardson
Gary C. George
John A. White

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Introduction

The Compensation Discussion and Analysis provides information regarding the compensation paid to our President and Chief Executive 
Officer, Chief Financial Officer and certain other executive officers who were the most highly compensated in calendar year 2014. These individuals, 
referred to collectively as “named executive officers” or NEOs, are identified below:

•  John N. Roberts, III – President and Chief Executive Officer
•  David G. Mee – Executive Vice President, Finance/Administration, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
•  Kirk Thompson – Chairman of the Board
•  Terrence D. Matthews – Executive Vice President and President of Intermodal
•  Shelley Simpson – Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Integrated Capacity Solutions and Truckload

Compensation Philosophy and Principles

The Compensation Committee acknowledges that the transportation industry is highly competitive and that experienced professionals have 
career mobility. The Company believes that it competes for executive talent with a large number of companies, some of which have significantly 
larger market capitalizations and others of which are privately owned. Retention of key talent remains critical to our success. The Company’s need 
to focus on retention is compounded by its size and geographic location. The Company’s compensation program is structured to attract, retain 
and develop executive talent with the ability to assume a broad span of responsibilities and successfully lead complex business units to market-
leading positions in the industry. The Compensation Committee believes that the ability to attract, retain and provide appropriate incentives for 
professional personnel, including the senior executive officers and other key employees of the Company, is essential to maintaining the Company’s 
leading competitive position, thereby providing for the long-term success of the Company. The Compensation Committee’s goal is to maintain 
compensation programs that are competitive within the transportation industry. Each year, the Compensation Committee reviews the executive 
compensation program with respect to external competitiveness and linkage between executive compensation and creation of stockholder value 
and determines what changes, if any, are appropriate.

The overall compensation philosophy of the Compensation Committee and management is guided by the following principles:
•  Compensation levels should be sufficiently competitive to attract and retain key talent. The Company aims to attract, motivate and retain high-
performance talent to achieve and maintain a leading position in its industry. Our total compensation package should be strongly competitive 
with other transportation companies.

•  Compensation should relate directly to performance and responsibility. Total compensation should be tied to and vary with performance and 
responsibility, both at the Company and individual level, in achieving financial, operational and strategic objectives. Differentiated pay for 
high-performing individuals should be proportional to their contributions to the Company’s success.

•  Short-term incentive compensation should constitute a significant portion of total executive compensation. A large portion of total compensation 
should be tied to performance, and therefore at risk, as position and responsibility increase. Individuals with greater roles and the ability to 
directly impact strategic direction and long-term results should bear a greater proportion of the risk.

•  Long-term incentive compensation, the Company’s Management Incentive Plan (the “MIP”), should be closely aligned with stockholders’ interests. 
Awards of long-term compensation encourage executive officers to focus on the Company’s long-range growth and development and incent 
them to manage from the perspective of stockholders with a meaningful stake in the Company, as well as to focus on long-term career 
orientation. Participants in the MIP are required to own Company stock. The requirements are discussed in this CD&A under the caption 
“Stock Ownership Guidelines.”

The Company’s executive compensation program is designed to reward the achievement of initiatives regarding growth, productivity and 

people, including:

•  setting, implementing and communicating strategies, goals and objectives to ensure that the Company grows revenue and earnings at rates 

that are comparable to or greater than those of our peers and that create value for our stockholders,

•  motivating and exhibiting leadership that aligns the interests of our employees with those of our stockholders,
•  developing a grasp of the competitive environment and taking steps to position the Company for growth and as a competitive force in the 

industry,

•  constantly renewing the Company’s business model and seeking strategic opportunities that benefit the Company and its stockholders, and
•  implementing a discipline of compliance and focusing on the highest standards of professional conduct.

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PROCESS OF SETTING COMPENSATION
Benchmarking Against a Peer Group

The Compensation Committee engaged Meridian to perform a competitive market assessment for the NEOs to evaluate base salary, target 

annual incentives, target total cash compensation, long-term incentives and total direct compensation.

The assessment involved the use of a peer group, as noted below, consisting of 16 transportation and logistics companies in the national 
marketplace. This peer group was updated in 2014 to more closely align the Company’s peer group with peers suggested by Institutional Shareholder 
Services. These companies represent both business competition and the most relevant labor market for our executives.

Amerco 
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 
Expeditors Int’l of Washington, Inc. 
Kansas City Southern 
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. 
UTI Worldwide, Inc.

ArcBest Corporation 
CON-Way, Inc. 
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. 
Landstar System, Inc. 
Ryder System, Inc. 

Avis Budget Group, Inc.
CSX Corporation
Hub Group, Inc.
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Swift Transportation Company

The Compensation Committee utilized a different peer group of 11 companies for the Executive Chairman/Non-CEO position. This peer 
group was also updated in 2014, primarily due to changes in the leadership structure among peers of the Company. These companies are similar to 
the Company in size, revenue or market capitalization, and have a comparable chairman role.

Barnes & Noble, Inc. 
Constellation Brands, Inc. 
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. 
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. 

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. 
D.R. Horton, Inc. 
Hyatt Hotels Corp. 
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. 

Cablevision Systems Corporation
GameStop Corp.
Jarden Corporation

The Compensation Committee has decided that the appropriate comparative total compensation target should be at the 50th percentile of 

the respective peer groups.

Compensation Analysis Tools

In addition to the competitive compensation survey information for each officer that was compiled, the Compensation Committee also 
reviewed a three-year history of executive compensation tally sheets. The Compensation Committee anticipates that pertinent compensation 
information will continue to be developed and enhanced to allow the Committee to perform the most relevant analyses practicable.

Our objective for total executive compensation is to provide compensation in the 50th percentile of the respective peer groups. We believe 
that a sizeable portion of overall compensation should be at risk and tied to stockholder value. Our bonuses are tied to earnings per share (“EPS”); 
as EPS increases, so do executive bonuses. Long-term incentives are used as tools to reward executives for current and future performance, to 
encourage an executive to remain with the Company and to align the executive’s interests with those of our stockholders. As part of our long-term 
incentive strategy, executives are expected to maintain stock ownership values as a multiple of their base salaries. Long-term incentives for NEOs 
are performance-based. While certain components of compensation are directly tied to the Company’s reported financial performance, sufficient 
accounting and operational controls are in place and tested effectively to ensure that the Company’s compensation practices and policies, including 
those for nonexecutives, are not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.

Our Company has a 401(k) plan that assists participants in providing for retirement. The Company contributes to each NEO’s account 
per year based on the NEO’s voluntary contribution amount. The equity buildup in unvested equity-based awards and stock owned currently is 
critical to each executive’s ability to adequately provide for his or her retirement. As previously mentioned and explained in detail later, we have 
a Company stock ownership policy for our executives, but we do not have a “hold until retirement” restriction. We do not believe that such a 
restriction is prudent for the employee or necessary to protect our Company.

Tally Sheets

A compensation tally sheet for each NEO was prepared and reviewed by the Compensation Committee in 2014. These tally sheets detail a 
three-year history of dollar amounts for components of the NEO’s total compensation, including current salary and estimated cash bonus, equity-
based awards, change in control severance payments, if any, personal benefits, if any, and other perquisites.

Long-Term Compensation Analyses and Policies
  With respect to long-term, equity-based awards, the Company maintains the MIP. The MIP was originally adopted and approved by the 
Board on March 17, 1989, and an amended and restated MIP was subsequently approved by the stockholders on May 11, 1995. The MIP has been 
amended and restated since the time of its adoption, and all amendments requiring approval of the stockholders have been approved, with the last 
approval occurring at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders held in 2012. Currently, there are 44 million shares of common stock authorized for 
issuance under the MIP, of which approximately 8.0 million shares are available for future options and other awards.

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Performance-based restricted share units, time-vested restricted share units and stock options of the Company are granted under the MIP 
in an effort to link future compensation to the long-term financial success of the Company. These equity-based awards are granted to executive 
officers, including the NEOs, and other key employees (approximately 370 individuals) and are intended to attract and retain employees, to provide 
incentives to enhance job performance, and to enable those persons to participate in the long-term success and growth of the Company through 
an equity interest in the Company.

The Compensation Committee typically grants time-vested restricted share units under the MIP to non-NEO employees of the Company, 
while granting performance-based restricted share units to the NEOs of the Company. The future vesting of performance-based awards is contingent 
on the Company’s attainment of predetermined performance metrics established by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee 
believes that restricted share units, both time-vested and performance-based, are currently more effective than stock options in achieving the 
Company’s compensation objectives, as these grants are subject to less market volatility and are less dilutive to stockholders. Employees realize 
immediate value as restricted share units vest, with such value increasing as the Company’s stock performance increases. Cash dividends are not 
paid and there are no voting rights on unvested restricted share units.

The Company does not have a formal policy, but has an established practice described below, with respect to the granting of any form of 
equity compensation. The Company does not have a policy or practice of either timing equity-based compensation grants to current or new 
executive officers, or timing the release of material, nonpublic information to affect the value of executive compensation. Recommendations for 
all Section 16 filers, except for the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer, are presented to the Compensation Committee by the 
Chief Executive Officer. The Chairman of the Board recommends to the Compensation Committee the award for the Chief Executive Officer. 
The Compensation Committee approves or adjusts the award using the above tools for all Section 16 filers, except for the Chairman of the Board 
and the Chief Executive Officer. The awards for the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer are recommended by the Compensation 
Committee and submitted for final approval to the Company’s independent Board members. This process occurs in late October or early November 
of each year to coincide with our third-quarter Board meeting. We consider this our annual award date. The Compensation Committee does not 
expect to delegate approval authority to grant awards to management or any subcommittee at this time or in the near future. The grant date is 
typically set by the Compensation Committee. Historically, annual awards of equity compensation have been granted to all awardees, including the 
NEOs, in October. In 2014, 352,120 grants were made on October 28, and 136,945 grants were made on October 29, the date of the third-quarter 
Board meeting. Grants have been made in months other than the annual award date on a very limited basis. The limited exceptions to this grant-
date practice have included, for example, the hiring of a key employee or the promotion of an employee to an executive office.

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The Compensation Committee anticipates that it will continue adhering to these general grant dates for the foreseeable future for administrative 
ease and consistency. Awards are made in the fourth quarter because the Compensation Committee has a good view as to the Company’s financial 
performance and the executive’s individual performance for the current year and has the most recently available competitive market data.

Pursuant to the provisions of the MIP, all stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to 100% of the fair market value of the 
Company’s common stock on the grant date. Stock options are generally exercisable over five to 10 years from the grant date. The exercise price of 
stock options may be satisfied with payment of cash or previously owned Company stock or through a cashless simultaneous exercise and sale. In 
response to emerging changes in the area of accounting for equity-based compensation and to position ourselves competitively with our peers, the 
Compensation Committee began granting restricted share units in lieu of stock options under the MIP in 2005. The Compensation Committee 
anticipates granting restricted share units in lieu of stock options for the foreseeable future, but in the event stock options are granted, such stock 
options will be granted under the terms discussed above. Similar to stock options, the total number of restricted share units that may be awarded 
to an individual is within the discretion of the Compensation Committee but also limited by the MIP and is generally based on the Company’s 
performance and the individual’s current level of compensation, individual performance, potential for promotion and marketability outside the 
Company. The number of restricted share units or stock options previously granted to an individual may be, but is not always, a consideration in 
determining the amount of awards granted to that individual in the future. Generally, restricted share units vest over three to 10 years.

As stated above, the Company does not have a policy or practice of timing the grant of equity-based awards and the release of material, 
nonpublic information in a manner that would affect compensation for new or current executive officers, nor has it deliberately or knowingly 
done so. In the event that material, nonpublic information becomes known to the Compensation Committee, the Company or its employees 
at  a  time  when  such  information  could  affect  or  otherwise  impact  the  imminent  grant  of  equity-based  compensation,  management  and  the 
Compensation Committee will take the existence of such information under advisement and determine whether to delay the grant of such equity-
based compensation to a later date to avoid the appearance of any impropriety.

Deductibility of Compensation and Other Regulatory Considerations

The Code places a limit of $1 million on the amount of compensation the Company may deduct for federal income tax purposes in any one 
year with respect to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the next three most highly compensated executive officers whose compensation 
is required to be disclosed in the Company’s annual Proxy Statement, other than the Chief Financial Officer (the “Covered Employees”). There 
is an exception to this $1 million limitation for performance-based compensation that meets certain requirements. In reviewing the effectiveness 
of the Company’s compensation program, the Compensation Committee considers the anticipated tax treatment to the Company and to its 
executives of various payments and benefits. Additionally, the deductibility of certain compensation payments depends upon the timing of an 
executive’s vesting or exercise of previously granted awards, as well as interpretations and changes in the tax laws and other factors beyond the 
Compensation Committee’s control. For these and other reasons, including the need to maintain flexibility in compensating executive officers in a 
manner designed to promote varying corporate goals, the Compensation Committee will not necessarily, nor in all circumstances, limit executive 
compensation to that which is deductible under the Code. The Company has not adopted a policy requiring all compensation to be deductible. 

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The MIP contains specific language and requirements regarding performance-based awards granted to a Covered Employee intended to be 
“qualified performance-based compensation” as defined by the Code. These awards shall be based on the attainment of one or more objective 
performance goals established in writing by the Committee. Performance goals must be based on one or more criteria approved by the MIP (e.g., 
revenue, operating income, return on assets) and be based on an objective formula or standard. Prior to any vesting of an award, the Committee 
must certify in writing that all of the necessary performance goals have been met. Material terms of the performance goals must be disclosed to and 
reapproved by the stockholders every five years. In October 2014, 106,945 grants of “qualified performance-based compensation” restricted share 
units were made to Covered Employees and vest, under the provisions of the MIP, upon the Company’s attainment of predetermined performance 
metrics established and approved by the Compensation Committee.

The Compensation Committee will continue to consider various alternatives to preserving the deductibility of compensation payments and 
benefits to the extent reasonably practicable and to the extent consistent with its other compensation objectives. Base salary, bonuses or the vesting 
of non-performance-based restricted share units do not qualify as performance-based compensation under the Code. In 2014, the following NEO 
compensation paid was not deductible by the Company:

John N. Roberts, III 
Kirk Thompson 
Terrence D. Matthews 

$ 3,126,544
4,972,814
222,526

Derivative Trading

It is the Company’s policy that officers and directors not engage in any put or call transactions on Company stock. Such transactions create 
a significant enticement for abusive trading and, in many instances, give the unwelcome appearance of the officer or director betting against the 
Company. There is no Company policy, other than required by law, that would prohibit the Company’s executive officers from entering into a 
forward-sale or forward-purchase contract.

Stock Ownership Guidelines

To  motivate  the  Company’s  officers  and  senior  management  to  emulate  its  stockholders,  the  Company  expects  its  management  to  own 

Company stock at levels described in the table shown below.

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Stock ownership is defined as stock owned:

•  directly or indirectly, and/or
•  through the Company’s 401(k) Employee Retirement Plan.

Position 
Chief Executive Officer 
Executive Vice Presidents 
Senior Vice Presidents 
Vice Presidents 

Ownership Multiple
of Base Salary
6 times
3.5 times
2.75 times
2.5 times

The Compensation Committee has determined that as of the annual award dates, October 28 and October 29, 2014, all of the Company’s 

officers and members of senior management covered by these guidelines had met their ownership goals.

Stock Retention Policy

Other than indicated above, the Company does not have any other stock retention policy.

Recovery of Awards

The Company does not have a policy, other than required by law, requiring replacement of awards or payments as a result of an officer’s illegal 
transactions or restatements. However, the Compensation Committee has formally adopted and explicitly communicated the “clawback” provisions 
of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act with regard to annual cash bonus awards paid to the Company’s executive 
officers. Since becoming a public company in 1983, the Company has had no illegal actions by its officers or restatements of financial information.

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Summary

The Company intends to continue its practice of compensating its executives through programs that emphasize performance. To that end, 
executive compensation is tied directly to the performance of the Company and is structured to ensure that, due to the nature of the business and 
the degree of competitiveness for executive talent, there is an appropriate balance between:

•  base salary and incentive compensation,
•  short-term and long-term compensation, and
•  cash and noncash compensation.

Each is determined and measured by:
•  competitive compensation data,
•  financial, operational and strategic goals,
•  long-term and short-term performance of the Company compared with its peer group, and
•  individual contribution to the success of the Company.

2014 COMPENSATION
Elements of Compensation

The  Company’s  primary  compensation  components  are  summarized  below.  Generally,  the  Company’s  compensation  program  consists  of 
an annual base salary, a short-term cash incentive award, and an annual long-term, equity-based award. Primary benefits for executives include 
participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan, health, dental and vision plans, and various insurance plans, including disability and life insurance, all 
of which are available to all employees on a nondiscriminatory basis. The Company provides limited perquisites to executive officers and other key 
employees as described in more detail on page 31 under the section titled “Other Perquisites.”

Total direct compensation for executive officers, including the NEOs, consists of one or more of the following components:
•  base salary,
•  annual performance-based incentive cash bonus awards,
•  long-term incentive/equity-based compensation,
•  health and welfare benefits, and
•  other benefits.

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The Compensation Committee, with recommendations from management, works to create what it believes is the best mix of these components 
in delivering total direct compensation. In determining annual compensation, the Compensation Committee reviews all elements of compensation 
separately and in the aggregate. These compensation components are comparable to those of the Company’s competitors and peer group.

In its review of executive compensation, and, in particular, in determining the amount and form of incentive awards discussed below, the 

Compensation Committee generally considers several factors. Among these factors are:

•  market information with respect to cash and long-term compensation for its peer group,
•  amounts paid to the executive officer in prior years as salary,
•  annual bonus and other compensation,
•  the officer’s responsibilities and performance during the calendar year, and
•  the Company’s overall performance during prior calendar years and its future objectives and challenges.

At transportation companies, generally the largest elements of compensation are paid in the form of annual short-term incentives and long-
term compensation. Compensation mix and industry profitability vary as the industry faces many risk factors, such as the economy and fuel prices.

Cash compensation for our NEOs varies as the EPS of the Company changes, due to the nature of our bonus plan described below. Grants of 
performance-based restricted share units or stock options are made annually. Performance-based restricted share units and stock options are based 
on each employee’s level of responsibility and are generally computed as a multiple of base salary.

It has been the policy of the Company to put a significant portion of the executive’s compensation at risk. This is accomplished by our cash 
bonus plan, which is directly tied to EPS, and the issuance of performance-based restricted share units. Equity-based awards from the MIP may also 
vary in vesting from three to 10 years. These awards are subject to forfeiture if the employee leaves the Company. Furthermore, the future vesting of 
performance-based equity awards is contingent on the Company’s attainment of predetermined performance metrics established by the Committee. 
The Committee and management believe that the proportion of compensation at risk should rise as the employee’s level of responsibility increases.

The  Compensation  Committee  has  retained  Meridian  as  its  compensation  consultant.  Meridian  reports  directly  to  the  Compensation 
Committee and has no other engagements with the Company. In 2014, Meridian prepared a study providing information and an independent 
analysis of the Company’s executive compensation program and practices. The results of this study included observations about the Company’s 
target 2014 executive compensation.

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The Compensation Committee does not rely solely on predetermined formulas or a limited set of criteria when it evaluates the individual 
performances of the NEOs. The Compensation Committee considers actual results against deliverables and also bases its compensation decisions 
for the NEOs on:
•  leadership,
•  the execution of business plans,
•  strategic results,
•  operating results,
•  growth in EPS,
•  size and complexity of the business,
•  experience,
•  strengthening of competitive position,
•  analysis of competitive compensation practices, and
•  assessment of the Company’s performance.

  Where possible, the above criteria were compared with the peer group selected as well as the Chief Executive Officer’s input for his direct 
reports and the Chairman of the Board’s input for the Chief Executive Officer.

Base Salary

The  Compensation  Committee  believes  that  competitive  levels  of  cash  compensation,  together  with  equity-based  and  other  incentive 
programs, are necessary for motivating and retaining the Company’s executives. Salaries provide executives with a base level of monthly income 
and help achieve the objectives outlined above by attracting and retaining strong talent. Base salaries are evaluated annually for all executive 
officers, including the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer. Generally, base salaries are not directly related to specific measures 
of corporate performance, but are determined by the relevance of experience, the scope and complexity of the position, current job responsibilities, 
retention and relative salaries of the peer group members. The Compensation Committee may elect not to increase an executive officer’s annual 
salary, and has so elected in prior years. However, if warranted, the Compensation Committee may increase base salary where an executive officer 
takes on added responsibilities or is promoted.

Annual Bonus Award

As  previously  mentioned,  the  Company  has  had  in  place  for  several  years  a  bonus  plan  that  is  tied  to  EPS.  At  its  fall  meeting  when 
management presents its budget for the following year, the Compensation Committee establishes a matrix of EPS results with bonus payout levels. 
These  forecasted  earnings  results  are  based  on  customer  freight  trends,  strategies  for  growth  and  controlling  costs,  and  corporate  strategies  to 
maximize stockholder return. Once presented to the Board, the EPS budget and bonus plan matrix remain fixed, though management continually 
reforecasts expectations based on actual results and on changing facts and assumptions. Changes in uncontrollable factors such as general economic 
conditions, railroad or port authority service issues, or rapidly fluctuating fuel costs can have a significant impact on the Company’s actual EPS. 
Therefore, as the Company performs against the original budget, the executive’s bonus performs against the pre-established matrix.

The bonus plan is based on annual EPS; however, quarterly EPS targets are established. If the Company meets a quarterly EPS target, the 
executive is eligible to receive a “progress payment” equal to approximately 12.5% of his or her projected annual bonus payout. The annual bonus 
earned is reduced by the progress payments received during the year. We consider a single quarterly progress payment, computed at approximately 
12.5% of the executive’s lowest possible annual bonus amount, to be the threshold bonus amounts described below. The Company’s bonus plan 
has no reimbursement or “clawback” feature if a progress payment is made in a plan year where an annual bonus is not earned. However, the 
Compensation Committee has formally adopted and explicitly communicated the “clawback” provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform 
and Consumer Protection Act with regard to annual cash bonus awards paid to the Company’s executive officers.

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For 2014, the established matrix consisted of EPS ranging from $2.85 to $4.05, translating to annual bonus payout percentages ranging from 
5% to 170% of an executive’s base salary. The 2014 quarterly and annual bonus payout targets compared with actual reported EPS and actual payout 
percentages were as follows:

Period 
1Q 14 
2Q 14 
3Q 14 
Annual 

Minimum 
0.56 
0.71 
0.77 
2.85 

EPS 
Target 
0.66 
0.83 
0.89 
3.30 

Reported EPS 
0.58 
0.79 
0.87 
3.16 

Actual earned bonus amounts by quarter for each NEO:

Bonus Payout % of Salary
Target 
3.8 
3.8 
3.8 
30.0 

Minimum 
0.6 
0.6 
0.6 
5.0 

Actual
1.1
2.9
3.1
23.0

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John N. Roberts, III 
David G. Mee 
Kirk Thompson (1) 
Terrence D. Matthews 
Shelley Simpson 

1Q 14 
$7,706 
4,888 
– 
4,950 
3,938 

2Q 14 
$19,694 
12,492 
– 
12,650 
10,063 

3Q 14 
$21,406 
  13,578 
– 
  13,750 
  10,938 

4Q 14 
$108,744 
  68,977 
– 
  69,850 
  55,561 

Total
Annual
$157,550
  99,935
–
  101,200
  80,500

(1)  Currently, the position of Chairman of the Board is not eligible to participate in the Company’s EPS bonus plan.

Long-Term, Equity-Based Award

Each executive is eligible to receive a long-term incentive award of performance-based restricted share units. Performance-based restricted 
share units are intended to help achieve the objectives of the compensation program, including the retention of high-performing and experienced 
talent, a career orientation and strong alignment with stockholders’ interests. The performance-based restricted share units are awarded and settled 
from shares reserved for issuance under the MIP. The Compensation Committee approves or adjusts the award based on the above criteria for 
all Section 16 filers who are employees of the Company. The awards for the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer are 
presented  for  final  approval  to  the  Company’s  independent  Board  members.  The  Compensation  Committee  believes  that  performance-based 
restricted share units must be sufficient in size to provide a strong, long-term performance and retention incentive for executives and to increase 
their vested interest in the Company. Performance-based restricted share units are used as long-term incentives because they are less dilutive to 
shares outstanding and to profits. Performance-based restricted share units generally vest from three to 10 years.

In administering the MIP and awarding long-term incentive awards, we are sensitive to the potential for dilution of future EPS. The MIP is a 
broad-based equity compensation program. We focus the program on employees who will have the greatest impact on strategic direction and long-
term results of the Company by virtue of their senior roles and responsibilities. A total of 554,725 performance-based and time-vested restricted 
share units were granted in 2014. Approximately 19% of the total share units granted were performance-based restricted share units to the NEOs, 
and approximately 27% of the total share units granted were to the executive officer group as a whole. As described above, MIP participants who 
hold the title of director and above have an ownership requirement in Company stock.

In determining the number of performance-based restricted share unit grants for each NEO, the Compensation Committee reviewed peer 
market  data  provided  by  Meridian  and  a  detailed  analysis  of  each  NEO’s  vested  and  unvested  stock  holdings.  In  considering  unvested  stock 
holdings, the Committee reviewed a forecast of the timing of potential future restricted stock unit vesting for each NEO over the next 10 years. 

The Compensation Committee subjectively considered the following objectives (without any particular weighting) when determining the 

form and amount of performance-based restricted share units granted to NEOs in 2014:
•  align NEOs’ long-term interests with those of the Company’s stockholders,
•  strengthen retention hooks for NEOs over the long term,
•  ensure competitiveness of NEOs’ total compensation opportunity through an emphasis on performance-based long-term stock compensation,
•  reinforce share holdings of NEOs,
•  align NEOs’ compensation with the Company’s long-term leadership succession planning initiatives, and
•  bolster the continuity of the entire management team through an upcoming period of critical strategic goals and milestones for the Company.

For 2014, the Compensation Committee and/or independent directors approved the following performance-based restricted share unit grants 

to the NEOs:

John N. Roberts, III 
David G. Mee 
Kirk Thompson 
Terrence D. Matthews 
Shelley Simpson 

45,472
15,000
21,473
10,000
15,000

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The 2014 NEO awards shown above are performance-based restricted share units. These grants vest from three to five years annually, beginning 
July 15, 2015, upon the Company’s attainment of predetermined operating metrics established and approved by the Compensation Committee, and 
are deemed “qualified performance-based compensation” awards under Section 162(m) of the Code. The Compensation Committee acknowledges 
that the separate components of total direct compensation are not always in the 50th percentile of their respective peer groups, as determined earlier, 
but it believes that its mix of current and long-term compensation is more appropriate to align the NEO’s compensation with the stockholders’ 
interests in both the near and longer term.

The Committee also reviewed its compensation strategy in general and specific components of total direct compensation and determined that 
none of the Company’s compensation programs, individually or as a whole, would create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse 
effect on the Company. The Committee presented its review and conclusion to the entire Board.

Deferred Compensation

The Company administers a Deferred Compensation Plan for certain of its officers. The employee participant may elect on an annual basis to 
defer part of his or her salary and/or bonus. This plan assists key employees in planning for retirement. The Company contributes nothing to the 
plan, and participants are not permitted to defer shares of Company stock.

Health and Welfare Benefits

The Company provides benefits such as medical, vision, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and 401(k) plan opportunities to all 
eligible employees, including the NEOs. The Company provides up to $750,000 in life insurance coverage and up to $10,000 per month in long-
term disability coverage. The value of these benefits is not required to be included in the Summary Compensation Table since they are available to 
all employees on a nondiscriminatory basis. The Company matches certain employee contributions to the 401(k) plan. The Company provides no 
postretirement medical or supplemental retirement benefits to its employees.

The Company also provides vacation, sick leave and other paid holidays to employees, including the NEOs, that are comparable to those 
provided at other transportation companies. The Company’s commitment to provide employee benefits is due to our recognition that the health 
and well-being of our employees contributes directly to a productive and successful work life that produces better results for the Company and for 
its employees.

Personal Benefits

The Company provides certain perquisites to management employees, including the NEOs, as summarized below.

Company Aircraft

The Company actively participates in shared ownership of aircraft services with NetJets and CitationAir. With the approval of the Chief 
Executive Officer, the NEOs and other management employees use Company aircraft services for business purposes. Personal use of Company 
aircraft services is provided to executive officers on a very limited basis and to other management employees in the event of emergency or other 
urgent situations.

Company Vehicles

The Company does not provide Company-owned cars to executives.

Other Perquisites

The Company provides executive officers a taxable allowance of up to $10,000 a year for financial counseling services, which may include 
legal, financial, estate and/or tax planning, and tax return preparation. This benefit is based on actual cost to the Company. The Company also 
provides country club memberships to certain of its executive officers. These memberships are valued based on the actual costs of the membership, 
including dues, regardless of whether use was personal or business. The Company believes that these clubs provide a quiet venue for negotiations 
and entertainment of clients, bankers, investment bankers, stockholders, etc.

Severance Agreements

The Company does not have employment contracts or predetermined personal severance agreements with any of its executives. However, 
according to the terms of the awards granted under the previously mentioned MIP, all outstanding non-incentive-based options and restricted share 
units immediately vest upon a “change in control.”

Generally, a “change in control” is deemed to occur when more than 30% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company 
change ownership in a transaction that is a merger, reorganization or consolidation, when the persons who constitute the Company’s incumbent 
board of directors cease to constitute a majority of the board, or when the stockholders approve a transaction that is a merger, reorganization or 
consolidation where more than 50% of the outstanding shares change ownership or a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or the 
sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.

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SUMMARY COMPENSATION

The following table summarizes the total compensation earned by or paid to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and the next 
three most highly compensated executive officers of the Company who served in such capacities as of December 31, 2014, for services rendered to 
the Company. These five officers are referred to as the NEOs in this Proxy Statement.

Non-Equity
Incentive
Plan 
Compensation 
($) (1) 
157,550 
146,050 
267,750 

Deferred 
Compensation 
($) 
– 
– 
– 

All Other
Compensation
($) 
28,044 
25,001 
14,742 

Name and 
Principal 
Position 
John N. Roberts, III 
      President 
      and CEO 

Year 
2014 
2013 
2012 

Salary 
($) (1) 
695,000 
642,692 
601,954 

Share 
Units 
($) (2) 
3,465,876 
3,244,500 
2,505,420 

Option 
Awards 
($) (2)  
– 
– 
– 

2014 
David G. Mee 
      EVP, Finance 
2013 
      & Administration  2012 
      and CFO  

437,845 
401,077 
369,615 

1,143,300 
2,152,800 
691,575 

Kirk Thompson 
      Chairman of 
      the Board 

2014 
2013 
2012 

450,000 
492,308 
542,308 

1,636,672 
1,658,300 
2,115,688 

Terrence D. Matthews  2014 
2013 
      EVP and 
2012 
      President 
      of Intermodal 

442,589 
408,436 
379,931 

762,200 
3,229,200 
691,575 

2014 

371,635 

1,143,300 

Shelley Simpson 
      EVP, CMO and
      President of
      ICS & Truckload

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

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90,850 
164,250 

– 
– 
247,500 

101,200 
92,000 
167,625 

80,500 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

Total ($)
4,346,470
4,058,243
3,389,866

1,698,734
2,662,788
1,242,740

2,091,675
2,160,061
2,915,848

1,325,427
3,755,951
1,271,159

17,654 
18,061 
17,300 

5,003 
9,453 
10,352 

19,438 
26,315 
32,028 

24,391 

1,619,826

(1)  Non-equity incentive plan compensation (paid as a bonus) and salary amounts shown above are reported as gross earnings. Totals may include amounts 
transferred into the deferred compensation plan and/or into the Company’s 401(k) plan. All non-equity awards are reported in the year in which they 
are earned. Effective January 1, 2013, the position of Chairman of the Board is not eligible to participate in the Company’s non-equity incentive plan.
(2)  Amounts reflect grant date fair value of each individual’s specific award, which will be earned over the vesting period (3 to 8 years) and the achievement 
of future performance metrics established by the Compensation Committee at the time of grant. No stock options were granted during 2014, 2013 or 2012.

Components of All Other Compensation for Calendar Year 2014

Name 
John N. Roberts, III 
David G. Mee 
Kirk Thompson 
Terrence D. Matthews 
Shelley Simpson 

Perquisites 
and Other 
Personal Benefits 
($) 
16,961 
9,612 
2,355 
10,598 
15,625 

Company
Contributions
to 401(k) Plan 
($) 
11,083 
8,042 
2,648 
8,840 
8,766 

Total
($)
28,044
17,654
5,003
19,438
24,391

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Components of Perquisites for Calendar Year 2014

Name 
John N. Roberts, III 
David G. Mee 
Kirk Thompson 
Terrence D. Matthews 
Shelley Simpson 

Personal Use 
of Company Plane 
($) (1) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

Legal and 
Accounting  
Fees  
($) 
7,610 
– 
2,355 
2,197 
7,725 

Club 
Dues 
($) 
9,351 
9,612 
– 
8,401 
7,900 

Total
Perquisites
and Other
Personal
Benefits ($)
16,961
9,612
2,355
10,598
15,625

(1)  The value of personal aircraft usage reported above is based on the Company’s actual invoiced amount from NetJets or CitationAir for the variable costs 
incurred on each trip. Since the Company’s aircraft is used primarily for business travel, this methodology excludes fixed costs that do not change based on 
usage, such as depreciation and management fees. On certain occasions, an executive’s spouse or other family member may accompany the executive on 
a flight when such person is invited to attend the event for appropriate business purposes. No additional direct operating cost is incurred in such situations 
under the foregoing methodology; however, the value of personal use of Company aircraft is imputed for federal income tax purposes as income to the NEO. 
Mr. Mee and Mr. Matthews had such imputed income in 2014. This value is calculated pursuant to Internal Revenue Service guidelines using Standard 
Industry Fare Level rates, which are determined by the U.S. Department of Transportation, and included in the NEO’s base salary in the Summary 
Compensation Table shown on page 32 of this Proxy Statement.

Grants of Plan-Based Awards

The following table reflects estimated possible payouts under equity and non-equity incentive plans to the NEOs during 2014. The Company’s 
equity-based and non-equity incentive-based awards are granted to the NEOs based upon pre-established performance goals set annually by the 
Compensation Committee with a performance period equal to the calendar year for which the performance goals are set.

The MIP is an annual plan consisting of equity-based awards only. The number of performance-based restricted share units awarded is measured 
based on the executive’s level of responsibility and other matters described on page 30 under “Long-Term, Equity-Based Award.” Dividends are not 
paid on awards of performance-based or time-vested restricted share units.

NEOs are eligible to earn cash bonuses under the non-equity incentive award plan based on the Company’s EPS for the calendar year. Please 

refer to page 29 under “Annual Bonus Award” for further detail.

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Estimated Possible Payouts 
Under Equity Incentive 
Plan Awards 

Grant  Threshold  Target  Maximum  Threshold  Target  Maximum 
($) (1) 
Date 

(#) (2) 

(#) 

(#) 

($) 

($) 

10/29/2014 

4,281 

205,500 

1,164,500 

9,094 

45,472 

45,472 

10/29/2014 

2,716 

130,350 

   738,650 

3,000 

15,000 

15,000 

Name 
John. N.
  Roberts, III 

David G.
  Mee 

Kirk
  Thompson (4) 10/29/2014 

      – 

          – 

             – 

4,294 

21,473 

21,473 

Terrence D.
  Matthews 

Shelley
  Simpson 

10/29/2014 

2,750 

132,000 

   748,000 

3,333 

10,000 

10,000 

10/29/2014 

2,188 

105,000 

   595,000 

3,000 

15,000 

15,000 

Option 
Stock 
Awards: 
Awards: 
Exercise 
Number 
Number 
or Base 
of 
of 
Shares 
Price of 
Securities 
of Stock  Underlying  Option 
Options 
or Units 
(#) 
(#) 

Grant
Date Fair
Value
of Stock
and
Option
Awards  Awards
($) (3)
($/Sh) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

76.22

76.22

76.22

76.22

76.22

(1)  This column reflects the maximum non-equity incentive award each NEO was eligible to receive for 2014 under the percentage assigned to each NEO for 

the cash bonus pool. The actual awards earned are reported in the Summary Compensation Table shown on page 32 of this Proxy Statement.

(2)  This column reflects the number of performance-based restricted share units that were granted to the NEOs in 2014.
(3)  The fair value of the awards was based on a 3.73% discount from the Company’s closing stock price of $78.86 on October 28, 2014, or $79.17 on 
October 29, 2014. The discount represents the present value of expected dividends to be paid on the Company’s common stock, using the current dividend 
rate and the risk-free interest rate, over the vesting period. The Company believes that this discount is appropriate to value the performance-based 
restricted share units, as the units do not collect or accrue dividends until the awards vest and are settled with Company stock.

(4)  Currently, the position of Chairman of the Board is not eligible to participate in the Company’s EPS bonus plan.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Calendar Year-end

As of December 31, 2014, there were no outstanding stock options held by the NEOs. The following table sets forth information concerning 

restricted share units held by the NEOs as of December 31, 2014.

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David G. Mee 

Kirk Thompson 

Terrence D. Matthews 

Shelley Simpson 

Equity Incentive Plan 
Awards: Number of 
Unearned Shares,  
Units or Other 
Rights That Have 
Not Vested (#) (1) 

Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market Value of
Unearned Shares,
Units or Other
Rights That Have
Not Vested ($) (2)

Number of 
Shares or Units 
of Stock That Have 
Not Vested (#) (1) 
5,100 
990 
15,000 

Market Value of 
Shares or Units 
of Stock That Have 
Not Vested ($) (2) 
429,675
83,408
1,263,750

60,000 
27,000 
36,000 
45,472 

6,000 
6,250 
8,000 
20,000 
15,000 

24,000 
22,800 
18,400 
21,473 

21,000 
6,250 
8,000 
35,000 
10,000 

5,055,000
2,274,750
3,033,000
3,831,016

505,500
526,563
674,000
1,685,000
1,263,750

2,022,000
1,920,900
1,550,200
1,809,100

1,769,250
526,563
674,000
2,948,750
842,500

15,000 

1,263,750

3,300 
990 
17,000 
20,000 
7,000 

17,500 
20,000 
23,000 
12,000 

4,200 
990 
17,000 
3,600 

1,800 
2,400 
3,400 
21,000 
6,250 
8,000 
20,000 

278,025
83,408
1,432,250
1,685,000
589,750

1,474,375
1,685,000
1,937,750
1,011,000

353,850
83,408
1,432,250
303,300

151,650
202,200
286,450
1,769,250
526,563
674,000
1,685,000

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(1)  Restricted share units are time-vested or performance-based awards. Effective vesting dates, pending achievement of required performance goals set for 

performance-based awards, are noted below.

Time-Based Awards

John N. Roberts, III 

David G. Mee  

Kirk Thompson 

Terrence D. Matthews 

Shelley Simpson 

Shares Vesting  Vesting Date 

Shares Vesting  Vesting Date

5,100 
990 
3,300 
990 
17,000 
17,500 
10,000 
10,000 
4,200 
990 
1,800 
1,200 
1,200 
3,400 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 

7/15/15 
7/15/15
7/15/15 
7/15/15 
7/15/15 
7/15/15 
7/15/15 
7/15/16
7/15/15 
7/15/15 
7/15/15 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/15 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/17 
7/15/18 
7/15/19 
7/15/20 

15,000 

7/15/15

10,000 
10,000 
7,000 
23,000 
12,000 

17,000 
3,600 
3,000 
3,125 
3,125 
2,000 
2,000 
2,000 
2,000 
6,666 
6,667 
6,667 

7/15/15
7/15/16
7/15/15
7/15/15
7/15/15

7/15/15
7/15/15
7/15/21
7/15/15
7/15/16
7/15/15
7/15/16
7/15/17
7/15/18
7/15/21
7/15/22
7/15/23

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Performance-Based Awards

John N. Roberts, III 

David G. Mee  

Kirk Thompson 

Terrence D. Matthews 

Shelley Simpson 

Shares Vesting  Vesting Date 

Shares Vesting  Vesting Date

15,000 
15,000 
15,000 
15,000 
9,000 
9,000 
9,000 
9,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,125 
3,125 
2,000 
2,000 
2,000 
2,000 
12,000 
12,000 
7,600 
7,600 
7,600 
4,600 
4,600 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,125 
3,125 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 

7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/17 
7/15/18 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/17 
7/15/15 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/17 
7/15/18
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/17 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/17 
7/15/18 
7/15/19 
7/15/20 
7/15/21 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/15 
7/15/16 
7/15/17

9,000 
9,000 
9,000 
9,094 
9,094 
9,094 
9,095 
9,095 
10,000 
10,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 
3,000 

4,600 
4,600 
4,294 
4,294 
4,295 
4,295 
4,295 
2,000 
2,000 
2,000 
2,000 
17,500 
17,500 
3,333 
3,333 
3,334 
3,000 
3,000 

7/15/16
7/15/17
7/15/18
7/15/15
7/15/16
7/15/17
7/15/18
7/15/19
7/15/20
7/15/21
7/15/15
7/15/16
7/15/17
7/15/18
7/15/19

7/15/17
7/15/18
7/15/15
7/15/16
7/15/17
7/15/18
7/15/19
7/15/15
7/15/16
7/15/17
7/15/18
7/15/16
7/15/17
7/15/15
7/15/16
7/15/17
7/15/18
7/15/19

(2) Values are based on the last closing market price of $84.25 on December 31, 2014.

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Options Exercised and Restricted Share Units Vested

 __________________________________    ___________________________________

Restricted Share Units

Option Awards 

Name 
John N. Roberts, III 

Number of Shares 
Acquired on 
Exercise 
(#) 
16,000 

Value 
Realized on 
Exercise 
($) (1) (2) 
906,752 

Total 
David G. Mee 

16,000 
10,667 

906,752 
610,225 

Total 
Kirk Thompson 

10,667 
40,000  

610,225 
2,274,750 

Total 
Terrence D. Matthews 

40,000 
20,000 

2,274,750 
1,139,300 

Total 
Shelley Simpson 

20,000 
2,000  

1,139,300 
113,280 

Total 

2,000  

113,280 

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Vesting 
(#) 
4,250 
2,010 
17,000 
5,000 
15,000 
15,000 
9,000 
9,000 
76,260 
2,750 
2,010 
10,000 
7,000 
3,000 
3,125 
2,000 
29,885 
8,750 
5,000 
30,000 
16,640 
12,000 
12,000 
7,600 
4,600 
96,590 
3,500 
2,010 
3,200 
3,600 
3,000 
3,125 
2,000 
20,435 
1,500 
1,200 
8,500 
3,400 
3,400 
3,000 
3,125 
2,000 
26,125 

Value
Realized on
Vesting
($) (1) (2)
326,995
154,649
1,307,980
384,700
1,154,100
1,154,100
692,460 
692,460
5,867,444
211,585
154,649
769,400
538,580
230,820
240,438
153,880
2,299,352
673,225
384,700
2,308,200
1,280,282
923,280
923,280
584,744
353,924
7,431,635
269,290
154,649
246,208
276,984
230,820
240,438
153,880
1,572,269
115,410
92,328
653,990
261,596
261,596
230,820
240,438
153,880
2,010,058

(1)  Value realized on the acquired shares shown above is gross earnings. Values are earned over multiple years. Election to exercise an option or the receipt 
of vested shares in calendar year 2014 should not be interpreted to mean that all value was earned in the year the option was exercised or shares received. 
Each executive exercised and purchased or retained a portion of the available vested shares as shown below:

John N. Roberts, III 
David G. Mee 
Kirk Thompson 
Terrence D. Matthews 
Shelley Simpson 

40,147
15,134
60,750
11,777
13,491

(2)  Values are calculated by subtracting the exercise price from the fair market value of the underlying common stock on the date of exercise or vesting.

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Components of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation for Calendar Year 2014
  We have a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that allows eligible employees to defer a portion of their compensation. Participants can 
elect to defer up to a maximum of 50% of their base salary as well as up to 85% of their bonus for the year. The compensation deferred under this 
plan is credited with earnings or losses of investments elected by plan participants. Each participant is fully vested in all deferred compensation 
and earnings; however, these amounts are subject to general creditor claims until actually distributed to the employee. A participant may elect to 
receive deferred amounts in one payment or in quarterly installments payable over a period of two to 25 years upon reaching the age of 55, having 
15 years of service, or becoming disabled. Our total liability under this plan was $13,515,042 as of December 31, 2014, and $12,650,590 as of 
December 31, 2013. These amounts are included in other long-term liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Participant withholdings are 
held by a trustee and invested as directed by participants. These investments are included in “other assets” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and 
totaled $13,515,042 as of December 31, 2014, and $12,650,590 as of December 31, 2013.

Name 
John N. Roberts, III 
David G. Mee 
Kirk Thompson 
Terrence D. Matthews 
Shelley Simpson 

Executive 
Contributions 
in 2014 
($) (1) 
– 
– 
45,000 
219,077 
– 

Registrant 
Contributions 
in 2014 
($) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

Aggregate 
Earnings 
in 2014 
($) 

– 
– 
77,690 
54,657 
– 

Aggregate 
Withdrawals and 
Distributions 
($) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

Aggregate
Balance
at 2014
($) (1)

–
–
1,041,552
2,904,103
–

(1)  Amounts of executive contributions are included as part of the NEO’s salary in the Summary Compensation Table detailed above. Total executive 

contributions for the three-year period ending December 31, 2014, were $92,308 for Mr. Thompson and $627,072 for Mr. Matthews. 

Potential Post-Employment Benefits

The Company does not have employment contracts or predetermined personal severance agreements with any of its executives. However, 
according  to  the  terms  of  the  awards  granted  under  the  previously  mentioned  MIP,  all  outstanding  options  and  restricted  share  units  would 
immediately vest upon a “change in control.”

Generally, a “change in control” is deemed to occur when more than 30% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company 
change ownership in a transaction that is a merger, reorganization or consolidation, when the persons who constitute the Company’s incumbent 
board of directors cease to constitute a majority of the board, or when the stockholders approve a transaction that is a merger, reorganization or 
consolidation where more than 50% of the outstanding shares change ownership or a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or the 
sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.

Potential benefits of the NEOs due to a “change in control” are shown below. The amounts represent the immediate vesting of all outstanding 

options and restricted share units and are valued using the last closing market price of $84.25 on December 31, 2014.

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David G. Mee 
Kirk Thompson 
Terrence D. Matthews 
Shelley Simpson 

$ 15,970,599 
8,723,246
13,410,325
8,933,871
6,558,863

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Audit Committee

The  Audit  Committee  is  composed  of  James  L.  Robo,  Chairman,  Douglas  G.  Duncan,  Sharilyn  S.  Gasaway,  and  John  A.  White.  Each 
served as a member of the Audit Committee during calendar year 2014. The Company’s Board has determined that all members of the Audit 
Committee satisfy the independence and other requirements for audit committee membership pursuant to the NASDAQ corporate governance 
listing standards and has also determined that Messrs. Robo, Duncan, and White and Mrs. Gasaway each has the attributes of an audit committee 
financial expert as defined by SEC requirements.

The Audit Committee operates under a written charter adopted by the Board. A copy of the Audit Committee Charter is available on the 
“Corporate Governance” page of the “Investors” section of the Company’s website at www.jbhunt.com. In carrying out its responsibilities, the 
Audit Committee, among other things:

•  monitors the integrity of the financial reporting process, systems of internal accounting controls, and financial statements and reports of the 

Company,

•  appoints, retains, compensates and oversees the Company’s independent auditors, including reviewing the qualifications, performance and 

independence of the independent auditors,

•  reviews and preapproves all audit, attest and review services and permitted nonaudit services,
•  oversees the performance of the Company’s internal audit function, and
•  oversees the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

In 2014, the Audit Committee met eight times. The Audit Committee schedules its meetings with a view to ensure that it devotes appropriate 
attention to all of its responsibilities and duties. The Audit Committee’s meetings include, whenever appropriate, executive sessions with the 
Company’s independent auditors and the Company’s internal auditors, in each case outside the presence of the Company’s management.

In performing its oversight role, the Audit Committee reviewed the audited consolidated financial statements for the 2014 calendar year and 
met and held discussions with management, the Company’s internal auditors and E&Y, the Company’s independent registered public accounting 
firm, to discuss those financial statements and the audit related thereto. Management has represented to the Audit Committee that the Company’s 
consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The Audit Committee discussed with the independent auditors matters required to be discussed by Auditing Standard No. 16 of the Public 
Company Accounting Oversight Board, as may be modified, supplemented or amended, which includes, among other items, matters related to 
the conduct of the audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The independent auditors also provided the Audit Committee with 
written disclosures and the letter required by Rule 3526 of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, as may be modified, supplemented 
or amended, which relates to the auditors’ independence from the Company and its related entities, and the Audit Committee discussed with the 
independent auditors their independence.

Based  on  the  Audit  Committee’s  discussions  with  management,  the  internal  auditors  and  the  independent  auditors  as  described  above, 
and upon its review of the representation of management and the independent auditors and the reports of the independent auditors, the Audit 
Committee recommended to the Board that the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements be included in the Company’s Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the calendar year ended December 31, 2014, as filed with the SEC.

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
2014 Audit Committee Members
James L. Robo, Chairman
Douglas G. Duncan
Sharilyn S. Gasaway
John A. White

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PROPOSAL NUMBER TWO 
RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED 
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The  Audit  Committee  has  selected  E&Y  as  the  Company’s  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm  to  examine  the  consolidated 
financial statements of the Company for the 2015 calendar year. The Board seeks an indication from our stockholders of their approval or disapproval 
of the Audit Committee’s selection of E&Y as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2015 calendar year.

E&Y has been our independent auditor since 2005. No relationships exist other than the usual relationships between auditor and client. 
Representatives of E&Y are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting to respond to appropriate questions and will have the opportunity to 
make a statement if they desire to do so. If our stockholders do not ratify the appointment of E&Y at the Annual Meeting, the Audit Committee 
will consider such event in its selection of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2015 calendar year. Additionally, 
even if the appointment is ratified, the Audit Committee, at its discretion, may direct the appointment of a different independent registered public 
accounting firm at any time during the 2015 calendar year if it determines that such a change would be in the best interests of the Company and 
its stockholders.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE
FOR
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP
AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
FOR THE 2015 CALENDAR YEAR

AUDIT AND NONAUDIT FEES

The Audit Committee preapproves the audit and nonaudit services to be rendered to the Company, as well as the fees associated with such 
services. Generally, management will submit to the Audit Committee a detailed list of services that it recommends the Audit Committee engage 
the independent auditors to provide for the calendar year. The Audit Committee preapproves certain audit and nonaudit services and establishes 
a dollar limit on the amount of fees the Company will pay for each category of services. The Audit Committee is informed from time to time 
regarding the nonaudit services actually provided pursuant to the preapproval process. During the year, the Audit Committee periodically reviews 
the types of services and dollar amounts approved and adjusts such amounts, as it deems appropriate. Unless a service to be provided by the 
independent auditors has received general preapproval, it will require specific preapproval by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee also 
periodically reviews all nonaudit services to ensure that such services do not impair the independence of the Company’s independent registered 
public accounting firm. The Audit Committee approved all services provided by E&Y for the 2014, 2013, and 2012 calendar years. These services 
included the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements, audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, review of the 
Company’s quarterly financial statements, audit of the Company’s employee benefit plan, due diligence, consent for and review of registration 
statements filed by the Company with the SEC, and tax consultation services. See “Report of Audit Committee” set forth earlier for a discussion of 
auditor independence.

The following table shows the fees billed by E&Y for audit and other services provided to the Company for the 2014, 2013, and 2012 calendar 

years, respectively:

Audit fees (1) 
Audit-related fees (2) 
Tax fees (3) 
All other fees 

2014 ($) 
1,035,000 
288,275 
10,677 
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2013 ($) 
975,000 
32,000 
48,766 
– 

2012 ($)
973,170
25,000
226,619
–

(1)  Audit fees consisted of the audit of the Company’s annual financial statements, including the audit of the effectiveness of internal control over financial 
reporting, the review of the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and consent for and review of registration statements filed by the Company with 
the SEC.

(2)  Audit-related fees consisted of due diligence and an audit of the Employee Benefit Plan.
(3)  Tax fees consisted principally of federal and state income tax consulting.

The Audit Committee has considered whether the nonaudit services provided by E&Y, including the services rendered in connection with 
income tax consultation, were compatible with maintaining E&Y’s independence and has determined that the nature and substance of the limited 
nonaudit services did not impair the status of E&Y as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. E&Y did not bill the Company 
for any other services during calendar years 2014, 2013, and 2012.

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Policy on Audit Committee Preapproval of Audit and Permissible Nonaudit Services of Independent Auditor

The Audit Committee has the responsibility of appointing, setting compensation for and overseeing the work of the independent auditor and 

has established a policy to preapprove all audit and permissible nonaudit services provided by the independent auditor.

Prior to the engagement of the independent auditor for next year’s audit, management will submit to the Audit Committee for approval an 

aggregate of services expected to be rendered during that year for each of four categories of services:

•  Audit services include audit work performed related to the financial statements, as well as work that generally only the independent auditor 
can reasonably be expected to provide, including comfort letters, statutory audits, attestation services, and consultation regarding financial 
accounting and/or reporting standards.

•  Audit-related services are for assurance and related services that are traditionally performed by the independent auditor, including due 
diligence  related  to  mergers  and  acquisitions,  employee  benefit  plan  audits,  and  special  procedures  required  to  meet  certain  regulatory 
requirements.

•  Tax services include all services performed by the independent auditor’s tax personnel except those services specifically related to the audit 

of the financial statements, including fees in the areas of tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice.

•  Other services are those not captured in the other categories. The Company generally doesn’t request such services from the independent 

auditor.

Prior  to  the  engagement,  the  Audit  Committee  preapproves  these  services  by  category  of  service.  The  fees  are  budgeted  and  the  Audit 
Committee requires the independent auditor and management to report actual fees versus the budget periodically throughout the year by category 
of service. During the year, circumstances may arise when it may become necessary to engage the independent auditor for additional services not 
contemplated in the original preapproval. In those instances, the Audit Committee requires specific preapproval before engaging the independent 
auditor.

The Audit Committee may delegate preapproval authority to one or more of its members. The member(s) to whom such authority is delegated 

must report, for informational purposes only, the preapproval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting.

PROPOSAL NUMBER THREE 
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) 
REDUCTION TARGETS

In  accordance  with  SEC  rules,  we  have  set  forth  below  a  stockholder  proposal,  along  with  the  supporting  statement  of  the  stockholder 
proponents,  for  which  we  and  the  Board  accept  no  responsibility.  The  Calvert  Social  Index  Fund  and  Calvert  VP  S&P  MidCap  400  Index 
Portfolio, 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, are the proponents of the following stockholder proposal and have advised us 
that each holds shares of the Company’s common stock with a market value in excess of $2,000 and they intend to present the following proposal 
for a vote at the Annual Meeting.

RESOLVED: Stockholders request that J.B. Hunt adopt quantitative companywide goals for reducing GHG  
emissions from operations and products and report on its plans to achieve these goals by September 2015.

Supporting Statement

In 2014, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading scientific authority on climate change, released its fifth 
assessment report concluding that human-caused “warming of the climate system is unequivocal,” with many of the impacts of warming already 
“unprecedented over decades to millennia.”

In 2012, the U.S. experienced 11 extreme weather events resulting in an estimated $110 billion in total damages and 377 fatalities. Drought 
in the U.S. Midwest in 2012 affected 80 percent of agricultural land, particularly corn and soybean production, costing approximately $30 billion. 

PWC states that to mitigate climate change, the G20 needs to reduce its carbon intensity 6 percent per year and the global economy needs to 

decarbonize 6 percent per dollar GDP. 

Analysis by McKinsey & Co., Deloitte Consulting, and Point380 found that U.S. companies could reduce emissions 3 percent annually 

between now and 2020 and realize savings up to $780 billion. 

Further analysis by Calvert, Ceres, WWF, and David Gardiner and Associates demonstrated that 53 Fortune 100 companies in 2012 alone 

reported that they are conservatively saving $1.1 billion annually by decreasing their GHG emissions. 

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In Climate Action and Profitability: CDP S&P 500 Climate Change Report 2014, industry leaders in the S&P 500 that are actively managing 

and planning for climate change report:

•  An about 18 percent higher return-on-equity than peers and 67 percent higher return-on-equity than companies that do not disclose on 

climate change. 

•  A 50 percent lower earnings volatility over past decade than low-ranking peers.
•  A 21 percent stronger dividend growth than low-ranking peers.

Over 600 businesses, including General Motors, Microsoft, and Nike, signed the Climate Declaration that states, “Tackling climate change is 

one of America’s greatest economic opportunities of the 21st century.”

The economic, business and societal impacts of climate change are of paramount importance to investors. 767 institutional investors with $92 
trillion in assets under management have supported CDP’s request to over 6,000 companies for disclosure of carbon emissions, reduction goals and 
climate change strategies to address these risks. 

  We recommend J.B. Hunt take into consideration the IPCC analysis and identified emission reduction targets as it sets its own scientific-based 
goal. We also recommend that the company consider renewable energy procurement as a strategy to achieve its emission reduction goals. 

Board of Directors Statement in Opposition to the Stockholder Proposal 

The  Company  recognizes  that  reducing  GHG  emissions  in  our  business  is  of  significant  importance  to  our  stockholders,  our  customers, 
the communities we serve, the global environment and ultimately the future success of our Company. Increasingly, our customers are making 
environmental responsibility a priority in their business decision-making, and the same is true for the Company. We strive to offer transportation 
solutions that help the Company and our customers reduce both costs and carbon emissions while meeting or exceeding our customers’ operational 
needs. As such, environmental considerations like those identified in the above proposal are built into the Company’s core modeling as it relates 
to our mission to provide customized freight movement, revenue equipment, labor and systems services tailored to meet the customer’s specific 
requirements. 

The Company has stood at the forefront of environmentally friendly transportation services and has undertaken a variety of green initiatives 
throughout the business.  The following are several ways the Company has worked to be an industry leader in reducing the environmental impact 
of our business: 

•  The Company’s Intermodal segment, which accounted for approximately 60% of our total revenue in 2014, owns and operates the world’s 
largest fleet of 53-foot stackable containers, through which freight that would ordinarily be transported by truck can be carried largely by 
rail. During 2014, the Company moved approximately 1.7 million intermodal loads, effectively preventing nearly 2.4 million tons of carbon 
dioxide equivalent from entering the atmosphere. 

•  The Company already engineers and designs customer solutions with an emphasis on energy efficiency, including following a five (5) step 
customer  solution  that  (1)  measures  baseline  energy  use/carbon  emissions,  (2)  minimizes  total  miles  traveled,  (3)  maximizes  payload, 
(4) optimizes mode of transport, and (5) selects the most efficient carriers. 

•  The  Company  deploys  sophisticated  optimization-based  planning  tools  to  minimize  daily  energy  consumption  when  transporting 

customer shipments.

•  In  each  of  past  three  years,  as  well  as  2008  and  2009,  the  Company  has  received  a  SmartWaySM  Excellence  Award  in  recognition  of 
our dedication to energy efficiency and decreased overall carbon dioxide emissions. The SmartWay Program is a public-private initiative 
between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the freight transportation industry, and other federal and state agencies 
which seeks to reduce transportation-related emissions by improving supply-chain efficiency. The Company has been a partner in the 
SmartWay Program since the program’s inception in 2004.

•  Since 2008, the Company has offered our customers a proprietary CLEAN TransportTM carbon calculator that allows customers to measure 

and track their carbon footprints and identify opportunities for intermodal conversion to reduce emissions.

•  The Company regularly participates in industry working groups focused on reducing GHG emissions and improving environmental impacts, 
including the Sustainability Consortium, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, the Global Logistics Emissions Council and the 
Environmental Defense Fund.

•  The Company also regularly works with government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA, as those agencies 

engage in a process that will determine the applicable rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the transportation industry.

•  The Company has a strong record of ensuring that its revenue equipment complies with required emission standards. For instance, as an 
integral component of the Company’s operations,  the Company undergoes ongoing evaluation to monitor the efficacy of new technologies 
to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. 

Based  on  these  current  and  continued  initiatives  to  reduce  the  Company’s  impact  on  the  environment,  the  Board  of  Directors  believes 
that adopting this proposal would be duplicative of the Company’s existing efforts. Even before receiving this proposal, the Company was and is 
committed to being an industry leader in lessening its environmental impact and reducing GHG emissions. 

The Board of Directors does not think it is prudent to make specific commitments or to be informally regulated by individual stockholders on 
specific issues, particularly with respect to fuel efficiency given the inherent significance of fuel costs and equipment utilization and replacement 

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costs to the management of a large transportation company. Instead, we believe that the interests of our stockholders will be best served by us 
continuing to build a profitable business while continuing our current environmental initiatives and efforts, many of which are governed by federal, 
state and local regulatory requirements, without introducing stockholder requirements to publicly disclose our strategic goals and plans.

  We believe the above proposal could undermine the Company’s ability to compete in the transportation marketplace, reducing our profitability 
and harming the financial interests of our stockholders. The proposal’s requests would in essence commit the Company to publicly disclosing our 
strategies and solutions for reducing GHG emissions. Publicly disclosing specific GHG reduction goals and reporting on the Company’s plans to 
achieve those goals, as required by this proposal, would give the Company’s competitors insight into management’s strategic business plans and 
operational goals and, ultimately, could impair the Company’s ability to achieve GHG emission reductions.

To ensure that the Company can best pursue the common goal of reducing GHG emissions while maintaining our competitive advantages 

and profitability for our stockholders, the Board of Directors recommends that you vote against this proposal.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY  
RECOMMENDS A VOTE  
AGAINST  
PROPOSAL NUMBER THREE

STOCKHOLDERS WHO DO NOT EXPECT TO ATTEND THE MEETING  
ARE URGED TO VOTE BY TELEPHONE, MAIL OR INTERNET

IF YOU VOTE BY TELEPHONE OR THE INTERNET,
DO NOT RETURN YOUR PROXY CARD

By Order of the Board of Directors

DAVID G. MEE
Corporate Secretary

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended 
December 31, 2014 

Commission file number
0-11757

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Arkansas 
(State or other jurisdiction of 
incorporation or organization) 

615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive 
Lowell, Arkansas 
(Address of principal executive offices)

71-0335111
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

72745-0130
(ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 479-820-0000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes __X__    No _____

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.
Yes _____    No __X__

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing 
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes __X__    No _____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required 
to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period 
that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes __X__    No _____

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and 
will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this 
Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    [    ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See 
the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer __X__        Accelerated filer _____        Non-accelerated filer _____        Smaller reporting company _____

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes _____    No __X__

The aggregate market value of 91,621,042 shares of the registrant’s $0.01 par value common stock held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2014, was 
$6.8 billion (based upon $73.78 per share).

As of February 17, 2015, the number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock was 116,515,423.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Certain portions of the Notice and Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be held April 23, 2015, are incorporated by 
reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report, including documents which are incorporated by reference and other documents which we file periodically with the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (SEC), contains statements that may be considered to be “forward-looking statements.”  Such statements relate to our predictions concerning 
future events or operations and are within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934, as amended.  Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, subject to risks, and should be viewed with caution.  These statements are 
based on our belief or interpretation of information currently available.  Stockholders and prospective investors are cautioned that actual results and future events 
may differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors.  Some of the factors and events that are not within our control and that 
could have a material impact on future operating results include:  general economic and business conditions, competition and competitive rate fluctuations, cost 
and availability of diesel fuel, ability to attract and retain qualified drivers and delivery personnel, a loss of one or more major customers, interference with or 
termination of our relationships with certain railroads, insurance costs and availability, claims expense, retention of key employees, terrorist attacks or actions, 
acts of war, adverse weather conditions, disruption or failure of information systems, new or different environmental or other laws and regulations, increased 
costs for new revenue equipment or decreases in the value of used equipment, and the ability of revenue equipment manufacturers to perform in accordance with 
agreements for guaranteed equipment trade-in values.

You should understand that many important factors, in addition to those listed above, could impact us financially.  Our operating results may fluctuate 
as a result of these and other risk factors or events as described in our filings with the SEC.  Some important factors that could cause our actual results to differ 
from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements are described under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A.  We assume no obligation to update 
any forward-looking statement to the extent we become aware that it will not be achieved for any reason.

PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

OVERVIEW
  We are one of the largest surface transportation, delivery, and logistics companies in North America.  J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a 
publicly held holding company that, together with our wholly owned subsidiaries, provides safe and reliable transportation and delivery services 
to a diverse group of customers and consumers throughout the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico.  Unless otherwise indicated by 
the context, “we,” “us,” “our,” and “JBHT” refer to J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.  We were incorporated 
in Arkansas on August 10, 1961, and have been a publicly held company since our initial public offering in 1983.  Our service offerings include 
transportation  of  full-truckload  containerized  freight,  which  we  directly  transport  utilizing  our  company-controlled  revenue  equipment  and 
company drivers or independent contractors.  We have arrangements with most of the major North American rail carriers to transport freight in 
containers or trailers.  We also provide customized freight movement, revenue equipment, labor, systems, and delivery services that are tailored 
to meet individual customers’ requirements and typically involve long-term contracts.  These arrangements are generally referred to as dedicated 
services and may include multiple pickups and drops, local and home deliveries, freight handling, specialized equipment, and freight network 
design.  Our local and home delivery services typically are provided through a network of cross-dock service centers throughout the continental 
United States.  Utilizing a network of thousands of reliable third-party carriers, we also provide comprehensive transportation and logistics services. 
In addition to full-load, dry-van operations, these unrelated outside carriers also provide flatbed, refrigerated, less-than-truckload (LTL), and other 
specialized equipment, drivers, and services.  Our customers’ business activities are extremely diverse, and our customer base includes a large number 
of Fortune 500 companies.

  We believe our ability to offer multiple services, utilizing our four business segments and a full complement of logistics services through third 
parties, represents a competitive advantage.  These segments include Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services® (DCS), Integrated Capacity 
Solutions (ICS), and Truck (JBT). Our business is somewhat seasonal, with slightly higher freight volumes typically experienced during August 
through early November.  Our DCS segment is subject to somewhat less seasonal variation than our other segments.  For the calendar year ended 
December 31, 2014, our consolidated revenue totaled $6.2 billion, after the elimination of intersegment business.  Of this total, 60% was generated 
by our JBI business segment, 22% by DCS, 12% by ICS, and 6% by JBT. For the year ended December 31, 2013, JBI represented 62%, DCS 22%, 
ICS 9%, and JBT 7% of our consolidated revenue.  For the year ended December 31, 2012, JBI represented 61%, DCS 21%, ICS 9%, and JBT 9% 
of our consolidated revenue.

Additional general information about us is available at www.jbhunt.com.  We make a number of reports and other information available 
free  of  charge  on  our  website,  including  our  annual  report  on  Form  10-K,  our  proxy  statement,  and  our  earnings  releases.    Our  website  also 
contains corporate governance guidelines, our code of ethics, our whistleblower policy, Board committee charters, and other corporate policies.  
The information on our website is not, and shall not be deemed to be a part of this annual report on Form 10-K or incorporated into any other filings 
we make with the SEC.

OUR MISSION AND STRATEGY
  We forge long-term partnerships with key customers that include supply-chain management as an integral part of their strategies.  Working 
in concert, we strive to drive out excess cost, add value and function as an extension of their enterprises.  Our strategy is based on utilizing an 
integrated, multimodal approach to provide capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service.  We 
believe our unique operating strategy can add value to customers and increase our profits and returns to stockholders.

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  We continually analyze where we believe additional capital should be invested and management’s resources should be focused to provide 
added benefits to our customers.  These actions should, in turn, yield increasing returns to our stockholders.  

Increasingly,  our  customers  are  seeking  energy-efficient  transportation  solutions  to  reduce  both  cost  and  greenhouse-gas  emissions.    Our 
intermodal  service  addresses  both  demands.    Further,  we  are  customizing  dedicated  solutions  aimed  at  minimizing  transportation-related 
carbon  emissions.    Efforts  to  improve  fleet  fuel  efficiency  are  ongoing,  and  we  are  an  Environmental  Protection  Agency  (EPA)  SmartWaySM 
Transport Partner.

As always, we continue to ingrain safety into our corporate culture and strive to conduct all of our operations as safely as possible.

OPERATING SEGMENTS

Segment information is also included in Note 11 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

JBI Segment

The  transportation  service  offerings  of  our  JBI  segment  utilize  arrangements  with  most  major  North  American  rail  carriers  to  provide 
intermodal freight solutions for our customers throughout the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico.  Our JBI segment began operations 
in 1989, forming a unique partnership with what is now the BNSF Railway Company; this was a watershed event in the industry and the first 
agreement that linked major rail and truckload carriers in a joint service environment.  JBI draws on the intermodal services of rail carriers for 
the underlying linehaul movement of its equipment between rail ramps.  The origin and destination pickup and delivery services (“drayage”) are 
handled by our company-owned tractors for the majority of our intermodal loads, while third-party dray carriers are used where economical.  By 
performing our own drayage services, we are able to provide a cost-competitive, seamless coordination of the combined rail and dray movements 
for our customers.

JBI operates 73,298 pieces of company-owned trailing equipment systemwide.  The fleet primarily consists of 53-foot, high-cube containers 
and is designed to take advantage of intermodal double-stack economics and superior ride quality.  We own and maintain our own chassis fleet, 
consisting of 65,455 units.  The containers and chassis are uniquely designed so that they may only be paired together, which we feel creates an 
operational competitive advantage.  JBI also manages a fleet of 3,916 company-owned tractors, 761 independent contractor trucks, and 4,756 
company drivers.  At December 31, 2014, the total JBI employee count was 5,340.  Revenue for the JBI segment in 2014 was $3.7 billion.

DCS Segment

DCS focuses on private fleet conversion and creation in replenishment, specialized equipment, and final-mile delivery services.  We specialize 
in the design, development, and execution of supply-chain solutions that support a variety of transportation networks.  Our final-mile delivery 
services are supported with a network of approximately 89 cross-dock locations nationwide, with 98% of the continental U.S. population living 
within 150 miles of a cross-dock location.  Contracts with our customers are long-term, ranging from three to ten years, with the average being 
approximately five years.  Pricing of our contracts typically involves cost-plus arrangements, with our fixed costs being recovered regardless of 
equipment utilization, but is customized based on invested capital and duration.

At December 31, 2014, this segment operated 6,425 company-owned trucks, 448 customer-owned trucks, and 7 independent contractor 
trucks.  DCS also operates 13,852 owned pieces of trailing equipment and 6,664 customer-owned trailers.  The DCS segment employed 9,466 
people, including 7,833 drivers, at December 31, 2014.  DCS revenue for 2014 was $1.4 billion.

ICS Segment

ICS provides traditional freight brokerage and transportation logistics solutions to customers through relationships with thousands of third-
party carriers and integration with our owned equipment.  By leveraging the J.B. Hunt brand, systems, and network, we provide a broader service 
offering to customers by providing flatbed, refrigerated, expedited, and LTL, as well as a variety of dry-van and intermodal solutions.  ICS provides 
single-source logistics management for customers desiring to outsource their transportation functions and utilize our proven supply-chain technology 
and design expertise to improve efficiency.  ICS operates 29 remote sales offices or branches, as well as on-site logistics personnel working in direct 
contact with customers.

At December 31, 2014, the ICS segment employed 582 people, with a carrier base of approximately 39,100.  ICS revenue for 2014 was 

$718 million.

JBT Segment

The service offering in this segment is full-load, dry-van freight, utilizing tractors operating over roads and highways.  We typically pick up 
freight at the dock or specified location of the shipper and transport the load directly to the location of the consignee.  We use our company-owned 
tractors and employee drivers or independent contractors who agree to transport freight in our trailers.

At December 31, 2014, the JBT segment operated 1,296 company-owned tractors and employed 1,604 people, 1,378 of whom were drivers.  

At December 31, 2014, we had 590 independent contractors operating in the JBT segment.  JBT revenue for 2014 was $386 million.

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Marketing and Operations
  We transport, or arrange for the transportation of, a wide range of freight, including general merchandise, specialty consumer items, appliances, 
forest and paper products, food and beverages, building materials, soaps and cosmetics, automotive parts, agricultural products, electronics, and 
chemicals. Our customers’ business activities are extremely diverse, and our customer base includes a large number of Fortune 500 companies.  
We provide a broad range of transportation services to shippers seeking to use a variety of transportation options to optimize their supply-chain 
logistics needs.

  We generally market all of our service offerings through a nationwide sales and marketing network.  We use a specific sales force in DCS due 
to the length, complexity, and specialization of the sales cycle.  In addition, ICS utilizes its own local branch salespeople.  In accordance with our 
typical arrangements, we bill the customer for all services, and we, in turn, pay all third parties for their portion of transportation services provided.

People
  We believe that one of the factors differentiating us from our competitors is our service-oriented people.  As of December 31, 2014, we 
had 20,158 employees, which consisted of 13,967 company drivers, 5,059 office personnel, and 1,132 maintenance technicians.  We also had 
arrangements  with  approximately  1,358  independent  contractors  to  transport  freight  in  our  trailing  equipment.    None  of  our  employees  are 
represented by unions or covered by collective bargaining agreements.

Revenue Equipment

Our JBI segment utilizes uniquely designed high-cube containers and chassis, which can only be paired with each other and can be separated 
to allow the containers to be double-stacked on rail cars.  The composition of our DCS trailing fleet varies with specific customer requirements 
and may include dry-vans, flatbeds, temperature-controlled, curtain-side vans, straight trucks, and dump trailers.  We primarily utilize third-party 
carriers’ tractor and trailing equipment for our ICS segment. Our JBT segment operates primarily with 53-foot dry-van trailers.

As of December 31, 2014, our company-owned tractor and truck fleet consisted of 11,637 units.  In addition, we had 1,358 independent contractors 
who operate their own tractors but transport freight in our trailing equipment.  We operate with standardized tractors in as many fleets as possible, 
particularly in our JBI and JBT fleets.  Due to our customers’ preferences and the actual business application, our DCS fleet is extremely diversified.  We 
believe operating with relatively newer revenue equipment provides better customer service, attracts quality drivers, and lowers maintenance expense.  
At December 31, 2014, the average age of our combined tractor fleet was 2.3 years, while our containers averaged 5.2 years of age and our trailers 
averaged 9.5 years.  We perform routine servicing and preventive maintenance on our equipment at our regional terminal facilities.

Competition and the Industry

The freight transportation markets in which we operate are frequently referred to as highly fragmented and competitive.  Our JBI segment 
competes with other intermodal marketing companies; other full-load carriers that utilize railroads for a portion of the transportation service; 
and, to a certain extent, some railroads directly.  The diversified nature of the services provided by our DCS segment attracts competition from 
customers’ private fleets, other private fleet outsourcing companies, equipment leasing companies, local and regional delivery service providers, and 
some truckload carriers.  Our ICS segment utilizes the fragmented nature of the truck industry and competes with other non-asset-based logistics 
companies and freight brokers, as well as full-load carriers.  The full-load freight competition of our JBT segment includes thousands of carriers, 
many of which are very small.  While we compete with a number of smaller carriers on a regional basis, only a limited number of companies 
represent competition in all markets across the country.

  We compete with other transportation service companies primarily in terms of price, on-time pickup and delivery service, availability and type 
of equipment capacity, and availability of carriers for logistics services.

Regulation

Our operations as a for-hire motor carrier are subject to regulation by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor 
Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and certain business is also subject to state rules and regulations.  The DOT periodically conducts reviews 
and audits to ensure our compliance with federal safety requirements, and we report certain accident and other information to the DOT.  Our 
operations into and out of Canada and Mexico are subject to regulation by those countries.

In 2011, the FMCSA amended the hours-of-service (HOS) safety requirements for commercial truck drivers.  The remaining provisions of 
the amended HOS rules became effective July 1, 2013, and we experienced some negative impact on our productivity as a result.  However, in 
December 2014, as a result of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, the FMCSA was required to rescind the 
34-hour restart provision of the amended HOS rules to the pre-July 1, 2013, requirements. Furthermore, the FMCSA was required to conduct a field 
study measuring the safety benefit of the amended HOS rules before and after this rule change. This rule rescission is considered temporary pending 
the outcome of the study.  We continue to evaluate and adjust the various segments of our operations toward the ultimate impact of these changes 
in HOS safety requirements.

In 2011, the FMCSA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to require currently logging drivers to complete their logs using an Electronic 
Logging Device (ELD).  The final rule regarding this proposal is expected to be published in the third quarter of 2015.  Since the issuance of this 
proposal, we have successfully implemented a plan to replace any legacy on-board recording equipment within our fleets.  At December 31, 2014, 
we had replaced approximately 90% of this equipment.  We do not anticipate a negative impact on our operations or productivity.

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In 2013, the FMCSA, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, submitted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
to require the installation of speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.  The final rule regarding this proposal is expected to be published in the third 
quarter of 2015.  We believe this rule will have minimal implementation cost, as all of our heavy trucks subject to this rule already have these 
devices installed. We do not anticipate a negative impact on our operations or productivity.  

  We continue to monitor the actions of the FMCSA and other regulatory agencies and evaluate all proposed rules to determine their impact 
on our operations.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the forward-looking statements outlined previously in this Form 10-K and other comments regarding risks and uncertainties, 
the following risk factors should be carefully considered when evaluating our business.  Our business, financial condition or financial results could 
be materially and adversely affected by any of these risks.

Our business is subject to general economic and business factors, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.  
Economic trends and the tightening of credit in financial markets could adversely affect our ability, and the ability of our customers and 
suppliers, to obtain financing for operations and capital expenditures.

Our business is dependent upon a number of factors that may have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations, many of which 
are beyond our control.  These factors include interference with or termination of our relationships with certain railroads; disruptions to U.S. port-
of-call activity; significant increases or rapid fluctuations in fuel prices, fuel taxes, interest rates, insurance premiums, self-insurance levels, excess 
capacity in the intermodal or trucking industries, or license and registration fees; terrorist attacks or actions; acts of war; adverse weather conditions; 
disruption or failure of information technology systems; increased costs for new revenue equipment or decreases in the value of used equipment; 
increased tariffs assessed on or disruptions in the procurement of imported revenue equipment; and difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified 
drivers, independent contractors, and third-party carriers. 

  We  are  also  affected  by  recessionary  economic  cycles  and  downturns  in  customers’  business  cycles,  particularly  in  market  segments  and 
industries such as retail and manufacturing, where we have a significant concentration of customers.  Economic conditions represent a greater 
potential for loss, and we may be required to increase our reserve for bad debt losses.  In addition, our results of operations may be affected by seasonal 
factors.  Customers tend to reduce shipments after the winter holiday season, and our operating expenses tend to be higher in the winter months, 
primarily due to colder weather, which causes higher fuel consumption from increased idle time and higher maintenance costs.

We depend on third parties in the operation of our business.

Our JBI business segment utilizes railroads in the performance of its transportation services.  The majority of these services are provided 
pursuant to contractual relationships with the railroads.  While we have agreements with a number of Class I railroads, the majority of our business 
travels on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and the Norfolk Southern railways.  A material change in the relationship with or the inability to 
utilize one or more of these railroads or the overall service levels provided by these railroads could have a material adverse effect on our business 
and operating results.  In addition, a portion of the freight we deliver is imported to the United States through ports of call that are subject to labor 
union contracts.  Work stoppages or other disruptions at any of these ports could have a material adverse effect on our business.

  We also utilize independent contractors and third-party carriers to complete our services.  These third parties are subject to similar regulation 
requirements, which may have a more significant impact on their operations, causing them to exit the transportation industry.  Aside from when 
these third parties may use our trailing equipment to fulfill loads, we do not own the revenue equipment or control the drivers delivering these loads.  
The inability to obtain reliable third-party carriers and independent contractors could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and 
business growth.

Rapid changes in fuel costs could impact our periodic financial results.

Fuel costs can be very volatile.  We have a fuel surcharge revenue program in place with the majority of our customers, which has historically 
enabled us to recover the majority of higher fuel costs.  Most of these programs automatically adjust weekly depending on the cost of fuel.  However, 
there can be timing differences between a change in our fuel cost and the timing of the fuel surcharges billed to our customers.  In addition, we 
incur additional costs when fuel price increases cannot be fully recovered due to our engines being idled during cold or warm weather and empty 
or out-of-route miles that cannot be billed to customers.  Rapid increases in fuel costs or shortages of fuel could have a material adverse effect on 
our operations or future profitability.  As of December 31, 2014, we had no derivative financial instruments to reduce our exposure to fuel-price 
fluctuations.

Insurance and claims expenses could significantly reduce our earnings.

Our future insurance and claims expenses might exceed historical levels, which could reduce our earnings.  If the number or severity of claims 
for which we are self-insured increases, our operating results could be adversely affected.  We have policies in place for 2015 with substantially the 
same terms as our 2014 policies for personal injury, property damage, workers’ compensation, and cargo loss or damage.  We purchase insurance 
coverage for the amounts above which we are self-insured.  If these expenses increase and we are unable to offset the increase with higher freight 
rates, our earnings could be materially and adversely affected.

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We derive a significant portion of our revenue from a few major customers, the loss of one or more of which could have a material adverse 
effect on our business.

For the calendar year ended December 31, 2014, our top 10 customers, based on revenue, accounted for approximately 28% of our revenue.  
Our JBI, ICS, and JBT segments typically do not have long-term contracts with their customers.  While our DCS segment business may involve a 
long-term written contract, those contracts may contain cancellation clauses, and there is no assurance that our current customers will continue to 
utilize our services or continue at the same levels.  A reduction in or termination of our services by one or more of our major customers could have 
a material adverse effect on our business and operating results.

We operate in a regulated industry, and increased direct and indirect costs of compliance with, or liability for violation of, existing or future 
regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.

The DOT and various state agencies exercise broad powers over our business, generally governing matters including authorization to engage 
in motor carrier service, equipment operation, safety, and financial reporting.  We are audited periodically by the DOT to ensure that we are in 
compliance with various safety, hours-of-service, and other rules and regulations.  If we were found to be out of compliance, the DOT could restrict 
or otherwise impact our operations.

Difficulty in attracting and retaining drivers and delivery personnel could affect our profitability and ability to grow.

If we are unable to attract and retain the necessary quality and number of employees, we could be required to significantly increase our 
employee compensation package, let revenue equipment sit idle, dispose of the equipment altogether, or rely more on higher-cost third-party 
carriers, which could adversely affect our growth and profitability.  In addition, our growth could be limited by an inability to attract third-party 
carriers upon whom we rely to provide transportation services.

We rely significantly on our information technology systems, a disruption, failure or security breach of which could have a material adverse 
effect on our business.
  We rely on information technology throughout all areas of our business to initiate, track, and complete customer orders; process financial and 
nonfinancial data; compile results of operations for internal and external reporting; and achieve operating efficiencies and growth.  Our information 
technology systems may be susceptible to various interruptions, including equipment or network failures, failed upgrades or replacement of software, 
user error, power outages, natural disasters, cyber-attacks, terrorist attacks, computer viruses, hackers, or other security breaches.  We have mitigated 
our exposure to these risks through the establishment and maintenance of technology security programs and disaster recovery plans, but these 
mitigating activities may not be sufficient.  A significant disruption, failure or security breach in our information technology systems could have a 
material adverse effect on our business, which could include operational disruptions, loss of confidential information, external reporting delays or 
errors, legal claims, or damage to our business reputation.

We operate in a competitive and highly fragmented industry.  Numerous factors could impair our ability to maintain our current profitability 
and to compete with other carriers and private fleets.
  We compete with many other transportation service providers of varying sizes and, to a lesser extent, with LTL carriers and railroads, some of 
which have more equipment and greater capital resources than we do.  Additionally, some of our competitors periodically reduce their freight rates 
to gain business, especially during times of reduced growth rates in the economy, which may limit our ability to maintain or increase freight rates or 
to maintain our profit margins.

In an effort to reduce the number of carriers it uses, a customer often selects so-called “core carriers” as approved transportation service 
providers, and in some instances, we may not be selected.  Many customers periodically accept bids from multiple carriers for their shipping needs, 
and this process may depress freight rates or result in the loss of some business to competitors.  Also, certain customers that operate private fleets to 
transport their own freight could decide to expand their operations, thereby reducing their need for our services.

Extreme or unusual weather conditions can disrupt our operations, impact freight volumes, and increase our costs, all of which could have a 
material adverse effect on our business results.

Certain weather conditions such as ice and snow can disrupt our operations.  Increases in the cost of our operations, such as towing and 
other maintenance activities, frequently occur during the winter months.  Natural disasters such as hurricanes and flooding can also impact freight 
volumes and increase our costs.

Our operations are subject to various environmental laws and regulations, the violation of which could result in substantial fines or penalties.
  We are subject to various environmental laws and regulations dealing with the handling of hazardous materials, underground fuel storage 
tanks, and discharge and retention of storm water.  We operate in industrial areas, where truck terminals and other industrial activities are located 
and where groundwater or other forms of environmental contamination have occurred.  Our operations involve the risks of fuel spillage or seepage, 
environmental damage, and hazardous waste disposal, among others.  We also maintain bulk fuel storage and fuel islands at several of our facilities.  
If a spill or other accident involving hazardous substances occurs, or if we are found to be in violation of applicable laws or regulations, it could have 
a material adverse effect on our business and operating results.  If we should fail to comply with applicable environmental regulations, we could be 
subject to substantial fines or penalties and to civil and criminal liability.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

Our corporate headquarters are in Lowell, Arkansas.  We occupy a number of buildings in Lowell that we utilize for administrative support, 
customer service, freight dispatch, data processing and warehousing, and data backup and disaster recovery.  We also own or lease approximately 
41 other significant facilities across the United States where we perform maintenance on our equipment, provide bulk fuel, and employ personnel 
to support operations.  These facilities vary in size from 1 to 35 acres.  Each of our business segments utilizes these facilities for various services, 
including bulk fueling, maintenance, and driver support activities.  In addition, we have approximately 89 leased facilities in our DCS cross-dock 
and delivery system network and 29 leased or owned remote sales offices or branches in our ICS segment.  Excluded from the following table are 
leases for small offices and parking yards throughout the country that support our customers’ business needs.

A summary of our principal facilities in locations throughout the U.S. follows:

Type 
Maintenance and support facilities 
Cross-dock and delivery system facilities 
Corporate headquarters, Lowell, Arkansas 
Offices and data center, Lowell, Arkansas 
Branch sales offices 

Acreage 
472 
– 
130 
8 
– 

Maintenance Shop/
Cross-dock Facility 
(square feet) 
795,000 
1,348,000 
– 
– 
– 

Office Space
(square feet)
212,000
120,000
262,000
40,000
50,000

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
  We are involved in certain claims and pending litigation arising from the normal conduct of business.  Based on present knowledge of the facts 
and, in certain cases, opinions of outside counsel, we believe the resolution of claims and pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect 
on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

  We are a defendant in certain class-action lawsuits in which the plaintiffs are current and former California-based drivers who allege claims 
for unpaid wages, failure to provide meal and rest periods, and other items.  During the first half of 2014, the Court in the lead class-action granted 
Judgment in our favor with regard to all claims.  The plaintiffs have appealed the case to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and we are currently 
awaiting the appointment of a panel of judges.  The overlapping claims in the remaining two actions have been stayed pending a decision in the 
lead class-action case.  We cannot reasonably estimate at this time the possible loss or range of loss, if any, that may arise from these lawsuits.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER 
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Our common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market under the symbol “JBHT.”  At December 31, 2014, we were authorized to issue 
up to 1 billion shares of our common stock, and 167.1 million shares were issued.  We had 116.6 million and 117.2 million shares outstanding as of 
December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The high and low sales prices of our common stock as reported by the National Association of Securities 
Dealers Automated Quotations National Market system (NASDAQ) and the quarterly dividends paid per share on our common shares were:

2014 
First Quarter 
Second Quarter 
Third Quarter 
Fourth Quarter 

2013 
First Quarter 
Second Quarter 
Third Quarter 
Fourth Quarter 

Dividends Paid 
$  0.20 
0.20 
0.20 
0.20 

Dividends Paid 
$       – 
0.15 
0.15 
0.15 

High 
$  79.89 
78.07 
79.79 
85.54 

High 
$  75.73 
77.20 
78.39 
78.65 

Low
$  69.33
71.45
71.73
71.00

Low
$  60.05
67.97
71.26
70.60

On February 17, 2015, the high and low sales prices for our common stock as reported by NASDAQ were $83.52 and $82.71, respectively, 

and we had 1,056 stockholders of record.

DIVIDEND POLICY

Our dividend policy is subject to review and revision by the Board of Directors, and payments are dependent upon our financial condition, 
liquidity, earnings, capital requirements, and any other factors the Board of Directors may deem relevant.  In 2012, we pulled forward and paid our 
previously planned first quarter 2013 dividend in the fourth quarter of 2012.  Accordingly, we did not declare or pay a quarterly dividend in the first 
quarter of 2013.  On January 29, 2015, we announced an increase in our quarterly cash dividend from $0.20 to $0.21 per share, which will be paid 
February 26, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 12, 2015.  We currently intend to continue paying cash dividends on a quarterly basis.  
However, no assurance can be given that future dividends will be paid.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The following table summarizes purchases of our common stock during the three months ended December 31, 2014:

Period 

October 1 through October 31, 2014 
November 1 through November 30, 2014 
December 1 through December 31, 2014 
        Total 

Number of 
Common Shares 
Purchased 
           – 
500,438 
114,903 
615,341 

Average Price Paid 
Per Common Share 
Purchased 
$         – 

79.93(2) 
87.03(2) 

$  81.26 

Total Number 
of Shares 
Purchased as 
Part of a Publicly 
Announced Plan (1) 
           – 
500,438 
114,903 
615,341 

Maximum Dollar
Amount of Shares
That May Yet
Be Purchased
Under the Plan
(in millions)
$  263
223
213
$  213

(1)  On October 27, 2011, our Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $500 million of our common stock.

(2)  Number of common shares and average price paid per common share reflect the effective total purchases upon completion of our $50 million accelerated 
repurchase program, which commenced in November 2014.  Terms of the program included a deferment of 114,903 shares until program completion in 
December 2014.

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STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH

The following graph compares the cumulative 5-year total return of stockholders of our common stock with the cumulative total returns of the 
S&P 500 index and two customized peer groups.  The peer group labeled “Prior Peer Group” consists of 16 companies: ArcBest Corp., Avis Budget 
Group Inc., C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Con-Way Inc., CSX Corp., Expeditors International Of Washington Inc., Hertz Global Holdings Inc., 
Hub Group Inc., Kansas City Southern, Landstar System Inc., Norfolk Southern Corp., Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., Ryder System Inc., Swift 
Transportation Co., UTI Worldwide Inc., and Werner Enterprises Inc.  The peer group labeled “Current Peer Group” consists of 16 companies: Amerco, 
ArcBest Corp., Avis Budget Group Inc., C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Con-Way Inc., CSX Corp., Expeditors International Of Washington Inc., 
Hertz Global Holdings Inc., Hub Group Inc., Kansas City Southern, Landstar System Inc., Norfolk Southern Corp., Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., 
Ryder System Inc., Swift Transportation Co., and UTI Worldwide Inc.  The graph assumes the value of the investment in our common stock, in the 
index, and in each of the peer groups (including reinvestment of dividends) was $100 on December 31, 2009, and tracks it through December 31, 2014.  
The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

$300

$250

$200

$150

$100

$50

$0

COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
Among J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., the S&P 500 Index, 
Prior Peer Group and Current Peer Group

2009 

2010 

2011 

2012 

2013 

2014

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

S&P 500

Prior Peer Group

Current Peer Group

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 
S&P 500 
Prior Peer Group 
Current Peer Group 

Years Ended December 31,

2009 
$  100.00 
100.00 
100.00 
100.00 

2010 
$  128.22 
115.06 
132.52 
133.45 

2011 
$  143.28 
117.49 
131.99 
132.52 

2012 
$  192.26 
136.30 
132.26 
134.09 

2013 
$  250.42 
180.44 
189.76 
194.62 

2014
$  275.77
205.14
224.71
230.34

SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS

Plan Category(1) 

Equity compensation plans  
    approved by security holders 

Number of Securities 
To Be Issued 
Upon Exercise of 
Outstanding Options, 
Warrants and Rights 
(A) 

Weighted Average 
Exercise Price of 
Outstanding Options, 
Warrants and Rights 
(B) 

Number of Securities
Remaining Available for Future
Issuance Under Equity
Compensation Plans (Excluding
Securities Reflected in Column (A))
(C)

2,472,793 

$  20.40(2) 

8,036,101

(1)  We have no equity compensation plans that are not approved by security holders.

(2)  Upon vesting, restricted share units are settled with shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis.  Accordingly, the restricted share units have been 

excluded for purposes of computing the weighted-average exercise price.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Earnings data for the years ended December 31, 
Operating revenues 
Operating income 
Net earnings 
Basic earnings per share 
Diluted earnings per share 
Cash dividends per share 
Operating expenses as a percentage of operating revenues:
    Rents and purchased transportation 
    Salaries, wages and employee benefits 
    Fuel and fuel taxes 
    Depreciation and amortization 
    Operating supplies and expenses 
    Insurance and claims 
    General and administrative expenses, net of asset dispositions 
    Operating taxes and licenses 
    Communication and utilities 
            Total operating expenses 
        Operating income 
    Net interest expense 
        Earnings before income taxes 
    Income taxes 
        Net earnings 

Balance sheet data as of December 31, 
Working capital ratio 
Total assets (millions) 
Stockholders’ equity (millions) 
Current portion of long-term debt (millions) 
Total debt (millions) 
Total debt to equity 
Total debt as a percentage of total capital 

2014 
$  6,165 
 632 
375 
3.20 
3.16 
0.80 

2013 
$  5,585 
577 
342 
2.92 
  2.87 
0.45 

2012 
$  5,055 
530 
310 
2.64 
2.59 
0.71 

2011 
$  4,527 
444 
257 
2.16 
2.11 
0.52 

2010
$  3,793
348
200
1.60
1.56
0.48

50.0% 
20.9 
7.4 
4.8 
3.5 
1.3 
0.8 
0.7 
0.4 
89.8 
10.2 
0.4 
9.8 
3.7 
6.1% 

50.2% 
20.4 
8.2 
4.5 
3.6 
1.0 
0.8 
0.7 
0.3 
89.7 
10.3 
0.4 
9.9 
3.8 
6.1% 

49.2% 
20.5 
9.2 
4.5 
3.5 
1.1 
0.6 
0.6 
0.3 
89.5 
10.5 
0.5 
10.0 
3.9 
6.1% 

46.9% 
22.1 
10.2 
4.7 
3.6 
1.0 
0.7 
0.6 
0.4 
90.2 
9.8 
0.6 
9.2 
3.5 
5.7% 

45.1%
24.0
9.1
5.2
4.0
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.4
90.8
9.2
0.8
8.4
3.1
5.3%

2014 
1.14 
$  3,397 
$  1,205 
$     250 
$     934 
0.78 

2013 
0.95  
$  2,819 
$  1,012 
$     250 
$     708 
0.70 

2012 
1.10 
$  2,465 
$     792 
$     100 
$     685 
0.87 

2011 
1.17 
$  2,267 
$     568 
$       50 
$     749 
1.32 

2010
0.91
$  1,962
$     573
$     200
$     654
1.14

44% 

41% 

46% 

57% 

53%

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of our results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related 
notes in Item 8.  This discussion contains forward-looking statements.  Please see “Forward-looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” for a discussion of items, 
uncertainties, assumptions and risks associated with these statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates 
and assumptions that impact the amounts reported in our Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes.  Therefore, the reported 
amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and associated disclosures of contingent liabilities are affected by these estimates.  We evaluate 
these estimates on an ongoing basis, utilizing historical experience, consultation with third parties and other methods considered reasonable in the 
particular circumstances.  Nevertheless, actual results may differ significantly from our estimates.  Any effects on our business, financial position 
or results of operations resulting from revisions to these estimates are recognized in the accounting period in which the facts that give rise to the 
revision become known.  We consider our critical accounting policies and estimates to be those that require us to make more significant judgments 
and estimates when we prepare our financial statements and include the following:

Workers’ Compensation and Accident Costs
  We purchase insurance coverage for a portion of expenses related to employee injuries, vehicular collisions, accidents, and cargo damage.  
Certain insurance arrangements include a level of self-insurance (deductible) coverage applicable to each claim.  We have umbrella policies to limit 
our exposure to catastrophic claim costs.  We are substantially self-insured for loss of and damage to our owned and leased revenue equipment.  

The amounts of self-insurance change from time to time based on measurement dates, policy expiration dates, and claim type.  We have 
policies in place for 2015 with substantially the same terms as our 2014 policies for personal injury, property damage, workers’ compensation, and 
cargo loss or damage.

Our claims accrual policy for all self-insured claims is to recognize a liability at the time of the incident based on our analysis of the nature 
and severity of the claims and analyses provided by third-party claims administrators, as well as legal, economic, and regulatory factors.  Our safety 
and claims personnel work directly with representatives from the insurance companies to continually update the estimated cost of each claim.  
The ultimate cost of a claim develops over time as additional information regarding the nature, timing, and extent of damages claimed becomes 
available.  Accordingly, we use an actuarial method to develop current claim information to derive an estimate of our ultimate claim liability.  This 
process involves the use of loss-development factors based on our historical claims experience and includes a contractual premium adjustment factor, 
if applicable.  In doing so, the recorded liability considers future claims growth and, if applicable, conversion to fully insured status and provides a 
reserve for incurred-but-not-reported claims.  We do not discount our estimated losses.  At December 31, 2014, we had an accrual of approximately 
$88 million for estimated claims.  In addition, we are required to pay certain advanced deposits and monthly premiums.  At December 31, 2014, 
we had an aggregate prepaid insurance asset of approximately $68 million, which represented prefunded premiums and deposits.

Revenue Equipment
  We operate a significant number of tractors, trucks, containers, chassis, and trailers in connection with our business.  This equipment may 
be purchased or acquired under lease agreements.  In addition, we may rent revenue equipment from various third parties under short-term rental 
arrangements.  Purchased revenue equipment is depreciated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life to an estimated salvage 
or trade-in value.  We periodically review the useful lives and salvage values of our revenue equipment and evaluate our long-lived assets for 
impairment.  We have not identified any impairment to our assets at December 31, 2014.

  We have agreements with our primary tractor suppliers for residual or trade-in values for certain new equipment.  We have utilized these trade-
in values, as well as other operational information such as anticipated annual miles, in accounting for depreciation expense.  If our suppliers were 
unable to perform under the terms of our agreements for trade-in values, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.

Revenue Recognition
  We recognize revenue based on the relative transit time of the freight transported and as other services are provided.  Accordingly, a portion 
of the total revenue that will be billed to the customer once a load is delivered is recognized in each reporting period based on the percentage of the 
freight pickup and delivery service that has been completed at the end of the reporting period.

  We record revenues on the gross basis at amounts charged to our customers because we are the primary obligor, we are a principal in the 
transaction, we invoice our customers and retain all credit risks, and we maintain discretion over pricing.  Additionally, we are responsible for the 
selection of third-party transportation providers.

Our trade accounts receivable includes amounts due from customers that have been reduced by an allowance for uncollectible accounts and 
revenue adjustments.  The allowance for uncollectible accounts and revenue adjustments is based on historical experience, as well as any known 
trends or uncertainties related to customer billing and account collectability. The adequacy of our allowance is reviewed quarterly.

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Income Taxes
  We account for income taxes under the liability method.  Our deferred tax assets and liabilities represent items that will result in a tax 
deduction or taxable income in future years for which we have already recorded the related tax expense or benefit in our statement of earnings.  
Deferred tax accounts arise as a result of timing differences between when items are recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements and when 
they are recognized in our tax returns.  We assess the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income or the reversal 
of temporary timing differences.  To the extent we believe recovery does not meet the more-likely-than-not threshold, a valuation allowance is 
established.  To the extent we establish a valuation allowance, we include an expense as part of our income tax provision.

Significant judgment is required in determining and assessing the impact of complex tax laws and certain tax-related contingencies on our 
provision for income taxes.  As part of our calculation of the provision for income taxes, we assess whether the benefits of our tax positions are 
at least more likely than not of being sustained upon audit based on the technical merits of the tax position.  For tax positions that are not more 
likely than not of being sustained upon audit, we accrue the largest amount of the benefit that is not more likely than not of being sustained in our 
Consolidated Financial Statements.  Such accruals require us to make estimates and judgments, whereby actual results could vary materially from 
these estimates.  Further, a number of years may elapse before a particular matter for which we have established an accrual is audited and resolved.  
See Note 7, Income Taxes, in our Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our current tax contingencies.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth items in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings as a percentage of operating revenues and the percentage 

increase or decrease of those items as compared with the prior year.

Operating revenues 

Operating expenses:
        Rents and purchased transportation 
        Salaries, wages and employee benefits 
        Fuel and fuel taxes 
        Depreciation and amortization 
        Operating supplies and expenses 
        Insurance and claims 
        General and administrative expenses,  
            net of asset dispositions 
        Operating taxes and licenses 
        Communication and utilities 
                Total operating expenses 
        Operating income 
Net interest expense 
        Earnings before income taxes 
Income taxes 
        Net earnings 

2014 COMPARED WITH 2013

Consolidated Operating Revenues

Percentage of 
Operating Revenues 
2013 
100.0% 

2014 
100.0% 

2012 
100.0% 

Percentage Change
Between Years

2014 vs. 2013 
10.4% 

2013 vs. 2012
10.5%

50.0 
20.9 
7.4 
4.8 
3.5 
1.3 

0.8 
0.7 
0.4 
89.8 
10.2 
0.4 
9.8 
3.7 
6.1% 

50.2 
20.4 
8.2 
4.5 
3.6 
1.0 

0.8 
0.7 
0.3 
89.7 
10.3 
0.4 
9.9 
3.8 
6.1% 

49.2 
20.5 
9.2 
4.5 
3.5 
1.1 

0.6 
0.6 
0.3 
89.5 
10.5 
0.5 
10.0 
3.9 
6.1% 

10.0 
13.4 
(0.4) 
16.2 
7.8 
47.0 

11.3 
20.1 
8.7 
10.5 
9.5 
16.4 
9.2 
8.8 
9.5% 

12.9
9.7
(2.1)
10.6
13.5
2.5

67.0
9.7
9.7
10.7
8.8
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9.7
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Our total consolidated operating revenues were $6.2 billion in 2014, a 10.4% increase over 2013, primarily due to increased load volume and 
rate increases.  Fuel surcharge (FSC) revenues remained flat at $1.1 billion in 2014 when compared to 2013, due to decreases in the price of fuel 
during the second half of 2014.  If FSC revenues were excluded from both years, our 2014 revenue increased 12.3% over 2013.

Consolidated Operating Expenses

Our 2014 consolidated operating expenses increased 10.5% from 2013, compared to the 10.4% increase in revenue year over year, resulting in 
a 2014 operating ratio of 89.8% compared to 89.7% in 2013.  Rents and purchased transportation costs increased 10.0% in 2014, primarily due to 
the increase in load volume that increased services from third-party rail and truck carriers within our JBI, DCS and ICS segments.  Salaries, wages 
and employee benefit costs increased 13.4% in 2014 from 2013.  This increase was primarily related to increases in driver pay and office personnel 
compensation due to an increase in the number of employees and a tighter supply of qualified drivers.  In addition, workers’ compensation claims 
expense increased due to increases in both incident volume and severity, as well as increased insurance premium costs. 

Fuel and fuel taxes expense decreased 0.4% in 2014 compared with 2013, due to decreases in the price of fuel and improved fuel efficiency 
during 2014, partially offset by increased road miles.  We have fuel surcharge programs in place with the majority of our customers.  These programs 
typically involve a specified computation based on the change in national, regional or local fuel prices.  While these programs may address fuel cost 
changes as frequently as weekly, most also reflect a specified miles-per-gallon factor and require a certain minimum change in fuel costs to trigger 

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a change in fuel surcharge revenue.  As a result, some of these programs have a time lag between when fuel costs change and when this change is 
reflected in revenues.  Due to these programs, this lag negatively impacts operating income in times of rapidly increasing fuel costs and positively 
impacts operating income when fuel costs decrease rapidly.

It is not meaningful to compare the amount of fuel surcharge revenue or the change in fuel surcharge revenue between reporting periods to fuel 
and fuel taxes expense, or the change of fuel expense between periods, as a significant portion of fuel cost is included in our payments to railroads, 
dray carriers and other third parties. These payments are classified as purchased transportation expense.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased 16.2% in 2014, primarily due to additions to our JBI segment tractor, container and chassis 
fleets  to  support  additional  business  demand,  equipment  purchased  related  to  new  DCS  long-term  customer  contracts,  and  new  replacement 
tractors and trailers in JBT.  Operating supplies and expenses increased 7.8%, driven primarily by increased general maintenance costs resulting 
from growth in equipment fleets and increased toll activity.  Insurance and claims expense increased 47.0% for 2014, primarily due to higher 
incident volume and increased accident severity.  General and administrative expenses increased 11.3%, due primarily to an increase in driver 
advertising, higher building and facility rental expenses, and increased professional fees, partially offset by an increase in net gains from asset sales 
and disposals.  Net gains from the disposal of assets were $6 million in 2014, compared with $5 million in 2013.

Net interest expense for 2014 increased by 16.4% compared with 2013, primarily due to increased average debt levels.

Our effective income tax rate was 38.01% in 2014 and 38.15% in 2013.  The decrease in 2014 was primarily related to a decrease in the 

provision for uncertain tax positions taken in prior years.  

Segments
  We  operated  four  business  segments  during  calendar  year  2014.    The  operation  of  each  of  these  businesses  is  described  in  our  Notes  to 
Consolidated Financial Statements.  The following tables summarize financial and operating data by segment:

Operating Revenue by Segment

JBI 
DCS 
ICS 
JBT 
    Total segment revenues 
Intersegment eliminations 
    Total 

JBI 
DCS 
ICS 
JBT 
    Total 

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Years Ended December 31,  
(in millions)

2014 
$  3,687 
1,394 
718 
386 
6,185 
(20) 
$  6,165 

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$  3,456  
1,231 
537 
391 
5,615 
(30) 
$  5,585 

2012
$  3,071 
1,080
456
484
5,091
(36)
$  5,055 

Years Ended December 31, 
(in millions)

2014 
$     461 
117 
30 
24 
$     632 

2013 
$     447  
110 
16 
4 
$     577 

2012
$     375 
116
16
23
$     530 

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Operating Data by Segment

JBI
Loads 
Average length of haul (miles) 
Revenue per load 
Average tractors during the period(1) 
Tractors (end of period)
    Company-owned 
    Independent contractor 
        Total tractors 
Trailing equipment (end of period) 
Average effective trailing equipment usage 

DCS
Loads 
Average length of haul (miles) 
Revenue per truck per week(2) 
Average trucks during the period(3) 
Trucks (end of period)
    Company-owned 
    Independent contractor 
    Customer-owned (Dedicated-operated) 
        Total trucks 
Trailing equipment (end of period) 
Average effective trailing equipment usage 

ICS
Loads 
Revenue per load 
Gross profit margin 
Employee count (end of period) 
Approximate number of third-party carriers (end of period) 

JBT
Loads 
Average length of haul (miles) 
Loaded miles (000) 
Total miles (000) 
Average nonpaid empty miles per load 
Revenue per tractor per week(2) 
Average tractors during the period(1) 
Tractors (end of period)
    Company-owned 
    Independent contractor 
        Total tractors 
Trailing equipment (end of period) 
Average effective trailing equipment usage 

(1)  Includes company-owned and independent contractor tractors
(2)  Using weighted workdays
(3)  Includes company-owned, independent contractor, and customer-owned trucks

Years Ended December 31,

2014 

2013 

2012

1,700,374 
1,656 
$        2,169 
4,502 

1,593,511 
1,694 
$        2,169  
3,916 

1,415,663
1,702
$        2,169 
3,417

3,916 
761 
4,677 
73,298 
68,683 

3,448 
646 
4,094 
65,979 
60,612 

3,124
472
3,596
58,962
54,302

2,101,707 
177 
$        4,098 
6,641 

1,835,872 
190 
$        4,109  
5,865 

1,522,740
201
$        4,164 
5,057

6,425 
7 
448 
6,880 
20,516 
20,927 

5,805 
10 
592 
6,407 
19,062 
19,229 

4,844
15
394
5,253
13,448
13,932

453,410 
$        1,584 

388,987 
$        1,380  

326,574
$        1,397 

13.0% 
582 
39,100 

11.8% 
503 
34,600 

13.0%
453
32,300

370,555 
411 
151,725 
179,036 
71.8 
$        4,068 
1,868 

386,875 
431 
165,543 
194,046 
73.3 
$        3,828  
2,007 

449,366
467
207,677
242,311
75.7
$        3,891 
2,435

1,296 
590 
1,886 
7,215 
5,891 

1,200 
657 
1,857 
6,828 
6,877 

1,192
901
2,093
8,954
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JBI Segment

JBI segment experienced an environment of challenging rail service and limited dray fleet capacity throughout 2014.  JBI segment revenue 
increased 6.7% to $3.69 billion in 2014, from $3.46 billion in 2013, primarily due to a 6.7% increase in overall load volume, with both our eastern 
and transcontinental networks reporting increased volumes.  Excluding fuel surcharge, revenues increased 8.0% in 2014 over the prior year.  The 
combination of traffic mix, customer rate increases, and FSC revenue resulted in revenue per load remaining unchanged compared to a year ago. 
Average length of haul decreased 2.3% in 2014 when compared to 2013.

Operating income in our JBI segment increased to $461 million in 2014, from $447 million in 2013. This increase was primarily due to 
increased revenue, partially offset by slow train speeds and reductions in dray fleet capacity throughout 2014, which negatively impacted the 
network fluidity, resulting in a reduction in box turns and dray power utilization.  In addition, JBI experienced higher driver procurement and 
retention expenses, increased rail and dray purchased transportation costs, higher insurance and claims costs, and increased equipment costs during 
2014 when compared to 2013.

DCS Segment

DCS segment revenue increased 13.2% to $1.39 billion in 2014, from $1.23 billion in 2013.  Revenue, excluding fuel surcharges, increased 
14.1% in 2014 compared to 2013, primarily attributable to large existing accounts becoming fully implemented in the current year, new customer 
contracts, and rate increases established in the latter half of 2014.  DCS ended 2014 with a net additional 473 revenue-producing trucks when 
compared to 2013.  Productivity for 2014, defined as revenue per truck per week, was virtually flat when compared to 2013, due to the large number 
of customer accounts affected by severe winter weather conditions during the first quarter of 2014 and continued driver shortages throughout the 
current year.  

Operating income increased to $117 million in 2014, compared with $110 million in 2013.  The increase in operating income was primarily 
due to increased revenue, partially offset by higher driver recruiting and retention costs, increased insurance and workers’ compensation costs, higher 
purchased transportation costs, increased equipment and maintenance expenses, and fewer gains on the sale of equipment compared to 2013.

ICS Segment

ICS segment revenue grew 33.8% to $718 million in 2014, from $537 million in 2013.  This increase in revenue was primarily due to a 16.6% 
increase in load volume and a 14.8% increase in revenue per load in 2014 when compared to 2013. Both transactional and contractual business 
experienced increased load volumes.  Contractual business was approximately 63% of the total load volume but only 55% of the total revenue in 
the 2014, compared to 64% of the total load volume and 61% of the total revenue in 2013.  

Operating income increased to $30 million in 2014, compared to $16 million in 2013.  ICS gross profit margin increased to 13.0% for 2014 
from 11.8% for 2013, primarily due to customer rate increases in contractual business and maintaining margin discipline in transactional business.  
ICS incurred increased personnel and branch network expansion costs during 2014 resulting from the continued expansion of the segment’s branch 
location network.  

JBT Segment

JBT segment revenue decreased 1.4% to $386 million in 2014, from $391 million in 2013, primarily due to operating a reduced fleet size for 

the majority of 2014, partially offset by increased pricing.  Excluding fuel surcharges, revenue for 2014 increased 0.9% compared to 2013.

JBT segment had operating income of $24 million in 2014 compared with $4 million in 2013.  This increase in operating income was primarily 
due to increased rate per loaded mile, lower personnel costs, a smaller trailer fleet and gains on equipment sales, offset by increased driver hiring 
costs, increases in driver and independent contractor costs per mile, higher maintenance and equipment costs per unit, and increased insurance and 
safety costs.

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Consolidated Operating Revenues

Our total consolidated operating revenues were $5.6 billion in 2013, a 10.5% increase over 2012, primarily due to increased load volume.  Fuel 
surcharge (FSC) revenues increased to $1.1 billion in 2013, compared with $997 million in 2012, due to overall increased load volumes.  If FSC 
revenues were excluded from both years, our 2013 revenue increased 11.6% over 2012.

Consolidated Operating Expenses

Our 2013 consolidated operating expenses increased 10.7% from 2012, compared to the 10.5% increase in revenue year over year.  This 
combination resulted in our 2013 operating ratio of 89.7% compared to 89.5% in 2012.  Rents and purchased transportation costs increased 12.9% 
in 2013, primarily due to the increase in load volume that increased services from third-party rail and truck carriers.  In addition, our JBI segment 
increased the use of outsourced dray carriers resulting from a challenging driver market, while our ICS segment incurred higher rates paid to third-
party carriers in 2013, due to a tighter third-party carrier environment.  The total cost of salaries, wages and employee benefits increased 9.7% in 
2013 from 2012.  This increase was primarily related to increases in driver and other labor pay due to increased business demand, a tighter supply 
of qualified drivers, and new long-term customer contracts, partially offset by lower overall office personnel compensation and a reduction in driver 
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Fuel and fuel taxes expense decreased 2.1% in 2013 compared with 2012, due to decreases in the price of fuel.  Depreciation and amortization 
expense increased 10.6% in 2013, primarily due to additions to our JBI segment tractor, container, and chassis fleets to support additional business 
demand, as well as additional equipment purchased related to new DCS long-term customer contracts.  These increases were partially offset by 
the reduction in the JBT tractor fleet.  Operating supplies and expenses increased 13.5%, driven primarily by increased general maintenance costs 
resulting from growth in equipment fleets and a higher cost per unit, increased toll activity and implementation related costs incurred for new DCS 
long-term customers in 2013.  Insurance and claims expense increased 2.5% for 2013, primarily due to an increase in incident volume, offset by a 
reduction in accident severity.  The 67.0% increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily the result of a decrease in net gains from 
asset sales, higher building and facility rental expense related to new DCS long-term customer contracts, and increased bad debt expense due to 
two customer bankruptcies.  Net gains from the disposal of assets were $5 million in 2013, compared with $17 million in 2012.

Net interest expense for 2013 decreased by 9.5% compared with 2012, due to both reduced average debt levels and lower interest rates.

Our effective income tax rate was 38.15% in 2013 and 38.50% in 2012.  The decrease in 2013 was primarily related to the realization of a 

deferred tax benefit on the sale of property during the second quarter of 2013.  

JBI Segment

JBI segment revenue increased 12.5% to $3.46 billion in 2013, from $3.07 billion in 2012, primarily due to a 12.6% increase in load volume.  
Excluding fuel surcharge, revenues increased 13.4% in 2013 over the prior year.  Revenue per load was unchanged in 2013 when compared to 2012, 
and average length of haul remained virtually flat.

Operating  income  in  our  JBI  segment  increased  to  $447  million  in  2013,  from  $375  million  in  2012,  primarily  due  to  volume  growth, 
improved container utilization and lower office personnel compensation costs, partially offset by increased outsourced drayage and rail purchased 
transportation costs and by higher driver procurement and retention expenses.

DCS Segment

DCS segment revenue increased 14.1% to $1.23 billion in 2013, from $1.08 billion in 2012.  Revenue, excluding fuel surcharges, increased 
16.2% in 2013 compared to 2012, primarily from new long-term contracts related to the conversion of customers’ private fleets.  DCS ended 2013 
with a net additional 1,154 revenue-producing trucks when compared to 2012. 

Operating income decreased to $110 million in 2013, compared with $116 million in 2012.  The decrease in operating income was primarily 
due to higher driver and other personnel pay, increased equipment and maintenance costs, increased purchased transportation expenses, lower gains 
on equipment sales, increased insurance and claims costs, and increased bad debt expense.  In addition, DCS incurred significant implementation 
costs for new long-term customers during 2013.  These implementation costs include, but are not limited to, driver and management hiring and 
relocation costs, personnel travel costs, equipment repositioning costs, technology design and integration, and telecommunication and operational 
system infrastructure.

ICS Segment

ICS segment revenue grew 17.6% to $537 million in 2013, from $456 million in 2012.  This increase in revenue was primarily due to a 
19.1% increase in load volume in 2013 when compared to 2012, partially offset by a slight reduction in revenue per load. Both transactional and 
contractual business experienced increased load volumes.  

Operating income remained flat at $16 million in 2013 when compared to 2012.  ICS gross profit margin declined to 11.8% for 2013 from 
13.0% for 2012, due to higher purchased transportation costs resulting from a tightening third-party carrier environment.  Cost increases for 
additional headcount and branch network expansion also offset increases in revenues.  

JBT Segment

JBT segment revenue decreased 19.2% to $391 million in 2013, from $484 million in 2012, primarily due to lower equipment utilization, 
shorter length of haul, and an 11.3% reduction in tractors year-over-year, primarily from a reduction in independent contractor capacity.  Excluding 
fuel surcharges, revenue for 2013 decreased 19.5% compared to 2012.

JBT segment had operating income of $4 million in 2013 compared with $23 million in 2012.  This decrease in operating income was 
primarily due to lower revenue, increased driver and independent contractor pay, higher maintenance and equipment cost per unit, and fewer gains 
on equipment sales, partially offset by reductions in office personnel.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Net cash provided by operating activities was $647 million in 2014 and $574 million in 2013.  This increase in 2014 was primarily due to 
increased earnings and the timing of general working capital activities, offset by an increase in cash paid for income taxes during the current 
year.  The increase in taxes paid in 2014 was due to the effect of timing differences caused by the expiration of federal tax bonus depreciation in 
December 2013.  In December 2014, federal tax bonus depreciation was enacted for 2014, but this law change occurred after all estimated tax 
payments had been made for the current year.

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Net cash used in investing activities totaled $660 million in 2014, compared with $443 million in 2013.  The increase resulted primarily from 

an increase in equipment purchases in 2014, partially offset by an increase in proceeds from the sale of equipment during the same period.  

Net cash provided by financing activities was $13 million in 2014, compared to net cash used of $132 million in 2013.  This change resulted 
primarily from the proceeds from long-term debt issuances in 2014, partially offset by long-term debt repayments and an increase in dividends paid 
and treasury stock purchased.  

Our dividend policy is subject to review and revision by the Board of Directors, and payments are dependent upon our financial condition, 
liquidity, earnings, capital requirements, and other factors the Board of Directors may deem relevant.  We paid a $0.14 per share quarterly dividend 
in 2012, a $0.15 per share quarterly dividend in 2013, with the first quarter dividend being pulled forward and paid in fourth quarter 2012, and a 
$0.20 per share quarterly dividend in 2014.  On January 29, 2015, we announced an increase in our quarterly cash dividend from $0.20 to $0.21 per 
share, which will be paid February 26, 2015, to stockholders of record on February 12, 2015.  We currently intend to continue paying cash dividends 
on a quarterly basis.  However, no assurance can be given that future dividends will be paid.

Liquidity

Our need for capital has typically resulted from the acquisition of containers, chassis, trucks, tractors, and trailers required to support our 
growth and the replacement of older equipment.  We are frequently able to accelerate or postpone a portion of equipment replacements depending 
on market conditions.  We obtain capital through cash generated from operations, revolving lines of credit, and long-term debt issuances.  We have 
also periodically utilized capital and operating leases for revenue equipment.

At December 31, 2014, we were authorized to borrow up to $500 million under a senior revolving line of credit, which is supported by a credit 
agreement with a group of banks and expires in August 2016.  This senior credit facility allows us to request an increase in the total commitment 
by up to $250 million and to request a one-year extension of the maturity date.  The applicable interest rate under this agreement is based on the 
Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Rate, or LIBOR, depending upon the specific type of borrowing, plus an applicable margin based on our credit rating 
and other fees.  At December 31, 2014, we had $183 million outstanding at an average interest rate of 1.12% under this agreement.

Our senior notes consist of three separate issuances.  The first issuance is $250 million of 3.375% senior notes, which mature in September 
2015, with interest payments due semiannually in March and September of each year.  The second and third issuances are $250 million of 2.40% 
senior notes due March 2019 and $250 million of 3.85% senior notes due March 2024, respectively, both of which were issued in March 2014.  
Interest payments under both notes are due semiannually in March and September of each year, beginning September 2014.  We may redeem for 
cash some or all of the notes based on a redemption price set forth in the note indenture.  We currently have an interest rate swap agreement which 
effectively converts our $250 million of 2.40% fixed-rate senior notes due March 2019 to a variable rate.  The applicable interest rate under this 
agreement is based on LIBOR plus an established margin, resulting in an interest rate of 1.09% at December 31, 2014. 

Our financing arrangements require us to maintain certain covenants and financial ratios.  We were in compliance with all covenants and 
financial ratios at December 31, 2014.  For all debt facilities maturing in 2015, it is our intent to pay the entire outstanding balances in full, on or 
before the maturity dates, using our existing senior revolving line of credit or other sources of long-term financing.

  We believe our liquid assets, cash generated from operations, and various financing arrangements will provide sufficient funds for our operating 
and capital requirements for the foreseeable future. 

  We are currently committed to spend approximately $555 million, net of proceeds from sales or trade-ins during 2015, which is primarily 
related to the acquisition of containers, chassis, and tractors.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Our only off-balance sheet arrangements are related to operating leases.  As of December 31, 2014, we had approximately $27.0 million of 

obligations, primarily related to facility leases.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table summarizes our expected obligations and commitments (in millions) as of December 31, 2014:

Operating leases 
Long-term debt obligations 
Interest payments on debt (1) 
Commitments to acquire revenue equipment and facilities 
        Total 

Total 
$       27.0 
933.0 
110.3 
554.9 
$  1,625.2 

2015 
$       10.5 
250.0 
20.7 
554.9 
$     836.1 

2016-2017 
$       13.6 
183.0 
26.0 
– 
$     222.6 

2018-2019 
$         2.9 
250.0 
22.6 
– 
$     275.5 

2020 and
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$            –
250.0
41.0
–
$     291.0

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  We had standby letters of credit outstanding of approximately $4.4 million at December 31, 2014, that expire at various dates in fiscal year 
2015, which are related to certain operating agreements and our self-insured retention levels for casualty and workers’ compensation claims.  We 
plan to renew these letters of credit in accordance with our third-party agreements.  The table above excludes $35.1 million of liabilities related to 
uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties, as we are unable to reasonably estimate the ultimate timing of settlement.  See Note 7, 
Income Taxes, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest rate risk can be quantified by measuring the financial impact of a near-term adverse increase in short-term interest rates on variable-
rate debt outstanding.  Our total long-term debt consists of both fixed and variable interest rate facilities.  Our senior notes have fixed interest 
rates ranging from 2.40% to 3.85%.  These fixed-rate facilities reduce the impact of changes to market interest rates on future interest expense.  
Our senior revolving line of credit has variable interest rates, which are based on the Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Rate, or LIBOR, depending 
upon the specific type of borrowing, plus any applicable margins.  We currently have an interest rate swap agreement which effectively converts 
our $250 million of 2.40% fixed-rate senior notes due March 2019 to a variable rate.  The applicable interest rate under this agreement is based on 
LIBOR plus an established margin. Our earnings would be affected by changes in these short-term variable interest rates.  At our current level of 
borrowing, a one-percentage-point increase in our applicable rate would reduce annual pretax earnings by $4.3 million.  

Although we conduct business in foreign countries, international operations are not material to our consolidated financial position, results of 
operations, or cash flows.  Additionally, foreign currency transaction gains and losses were not material to our results of operations for the year ended 
December 31, 2014.  Accordingly, we are not currently subject to material foreign currency exchange rate risks from the effects that exchange rate 
movements of foreign currencies would have on our future costs or on future cash flows we would receive from our foreign investment.  To date, 
we have not entered into any foreign currency forward exchange contracts or other derivative financial instruments to hedge the effects of adverse 
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

The price and availability of diesel fuel are subject to fluctuations due to changes in the level of global oil production, seasonality, weather, and 
other market factors.  Historically, we have been able to recover a majority of fuel-price increases from our customers in the form of fuel surcharges.  
We cannot predict the extent to which volatile fluctuations in fuel prices will continue in the future or the extent to which fuel surcharges could 
be collected to offset fuel-price increases.  As of December 31, 2014, we had no derivative financial instruments to reduce our exposure to fuel-price 
fluctuations.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Our Consolidated Financial Statements, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and reports thereon of our independent registered 

public accounting firm as specified by this Item are presented following Item 15 of this report and include:

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013

Consolidated Statements of Earnings for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON 
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures
  We maintain controls and procedures designed to ensure that we are able to collect the information we are required to disclose in the reports 
we file with the SEC, and to process, summarize, and disclose this information within the time periods specified in the SEC rules.  Based on an 
evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, conducted by our management and with 
the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer believe these 
controls and procedures are effective to ensure that we are able to collect, process, and disclose the information we are required to disclose in our 
reports filed with the SEC within the required time periods.

The certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have been 

filed as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this report.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our  management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  defined  in  Rules 
13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance to 
our management and Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitation, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Therefore, even those 

systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

  Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014.  In making this assessment, 
management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control – 
Integrated Framework (2013 Framework).  Based on our assessment, we believe that as of December 31, 2014, our internal control over financial 
reporting is effective based on those criteria.

The effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent 
registered public accounting firm that also audited our Consolidated Financial Statements.  Ernst & Young LLP’s report on internal control over 
financial reporting is included herein.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014, that has 

materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Directors

The schedule of directors is hereby incorporated by reference from the Notice and Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of Stockholders to 

be held April 23, 2015.

Executive Officers

The  schedule  of  executive  officers  is  hereby  incorporated  by  reference  from  the  Notice  and  Proxy  Statement  for  Annual  Meeting  of 

Stockholders to be held April 23, 2015.

Code of Ethics
  We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial and accounting officer, and all other 
officers, employees, and directors.  Our code of ethics is available on our Internet website at www.jbhunt.com.  If we make substantive amendments 
to this code of ethics or grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, we will disclose the nature of such amendment or waiver on our website or 
in a report on Form 8-K within four days of such amendment or waiver.

Corporate Governance

In complying with the rules and regulations required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, NASDAQ, Public Company Accounting Oversight 
Board (PCAOB), and others, we have attempted to do so in a manner that clearly meets legal requirements but does not create a bureaucracy of 
forms, checklists, and other inefficient or expensive procedures.  We have adopted a code of conduct, code of ethics, whistleblower policy, and 
charters for all of our Board of Director Committees and other formal policies and procedures.  Most of these items are available on our website, 
www.jbhunt.com.  If we make significant amendments to our code of ethics or whistleblower policy, or grant any waivers to these items, we will 
disclose such amendments or waivers on our website or in a report on Form 8-K within four days of such action.

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The information required by Regulation S-K, Item 407(d) is hereby incorporated by reference from the Notice and Proxy Statement for 

Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held April 23, 2015.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required for Item 11 is hereby incorporated by reference from the Notice and Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of 

Stockholders to be held April 23, 2015.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND 
MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required for Item 12 is hereby incorporated by reference from the Notice and Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of 

Stockholders to be held April 23, 2015.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND 
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

The information required for Item 13 is hereby incorporated by reference from the Notice and Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of 

Stockholders to be held April 23, 2015.

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

The information required for Item 14 is hereby incorporated by reference from the Notice and Proxy Statement for Annual Meeting of 

Stockholders to be held April 23, 2015.

PART IV

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(A)  Financial Statements, Financial Statement Schedules and Exhibits:

(1)  Financial Statements
        The financial statements included in Item 8 above are filed as part of this annual report.

(2)  Financial Statement Schedules
        Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (in millions)

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 
and Revenue Adjustments 
for the years Ended: 
December 31, 2012 
December 31, 2013 
December 31, 2014 

Balance at 
Beginning of 
Year 
$  6.7  
6.6 
8.1 

Charged to 
Expense / Against 
Revenue 
$  11.4  
14.0 
19.0 

Write-Offs, 
Net of 
Recoveries 
$  (11.5) 
(12.5) 
(17.6) 

Balance at
End of
Year
 $  6.6
8.1
9.5

        All other schedules have been omitted either because they are not applicable or because the required information is included in our 

Consolidated Financial Statements or the notes thereto.

(3)  Exhibits
        The response to this portion of Item 15 is submitted as a separate section of this report on Form 10-K (“Exhibit Index”).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be 

signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Lowell, Arkansas, on the 24th day of February, 2015.

J.B. Hunt TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
(Registrant)

By: 

/s/ John N. Roberts, III                 
John N. Roberts, III
President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on the 24th 

day of February, 2015, on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated.

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President and Chief Executive Officer, Member 
of the Board of Directors
(Principal Executive Officer)

Executive Vice President, Finance and
Administration, Chief Financial Officer and
Corporate Secretary
(Principal Financial Officer)

Senior Vice President Finance, Controller, 
Chief Accounting Officer

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Member of the Board of Directors
(Lead Director)

Member of the Board of Directors

Member of the Board of Directors

Member of the Board of Directors

Member of the Board of Directors

Member of the Board of Directors

Member of the Board of Directors

Member of the Board of Directors

Member of the Board of Directors

/s/ John N. Roberts, III 
John N. Roberts, III 

/s/ David G. Mee 
  David G. Mee 

/s/ John Kuhlow 
John Kuhlow 

/s/ Kirk Thompson 
  Kirk Thompson

/s/ James L. Robo 
James L. Robo  

/s/ Douglas G. Duncan 
  Douglas G. Duncan

/s/ Francesca M. Edwardson 
  Francesca M. Edwardson

/s/ Wayne Garrison 
  Wayne Garrison

/s/ Sharilyn S. Gasaway 
  Sharilyn S. Gasaway

/s/ Gary C. George 
  Gary C. George

/s/ J. Bryan Hunt, Jr. 
J. Bryan Hunt, Jr. 

/s/ Coleman H. Peterson 
  Coleman H. Peterson

/s/ John A. White 
John A. White

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number   Description

  3.1 

 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. dated May 19, 1988 (incorporated by reference 
from Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2005, filed April 29, 2005)

  3.2 

 Restated Bylaws of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. dated February 27, 2008 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3(ii) of the 
Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2008, filed April 30, 2008)

  3.3 

 Amendment No. 1 to the Restated Bylaws of J.B Hunt Transport Services, Inc. dated February 4, 2010 (incorporated by reference from 
Exhibit 3.0 of the Company’s current report on Form 8-K, filed February 10, 2010) 

10.1 

 Amended and Restated Employee Retirement Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99 of the Company’s registration statement 
on Form S-8, filed December 30, 1994)

10.2 

 Second Amended and Restated Management Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s quarterly 
report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2012, filed July 31, 2012)

10.3 

 Summary of Compensation Arrangements with Named Executive Officers

10.4 

 Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s current report on Form 8-K, filed August 18, 2011)

10.5 

 Amendment No. 1 And Waiver To Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s current report 
on Form 8-K, filed February 27, 2014)

10.6 

 Indenture  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  4.1  of  the  Company’s  registration  statement  on  Form  S-3ASR,  filed  
September 14, 2010)

10.7 

 First  Supplemental  Indenture  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  4.2  of  the  Company’s  current  report  on  Form  8-K,  filed 
September 21, 2010)

10.8 

 Second Supplemental Indenture (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s current report on Form 8-K, filed 
March 6, 2014)

10.9 

 Third  Supplemental  Indenture  (incorporated  by  reference  from  Exhibit  4.4  of  the  Company’s  current  report  on  Form  8-K,  filed  
March 6, 2014)

21 

 Subsidiaries of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

23.1 

 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP

31.1  

 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification

31.2 

 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification

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 Section 1350 Certification

  101.INS 

  XBRL Instance Document

 101.SCH 

  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 101.CAL 

  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

  101.DEF 

 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 101.LAB 

 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

  101.PRE 

 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Consolidated Financial Statements  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 

Consolidated Statements of Earnings for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL 
OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

  We are responsible for the preparation, integrity, and fair presentation of our Consolidated Financial Statements and related information 
appearing in this report.  We take these responsibilities very seriously and are committed to maintaining controls and procedures that are designed 
to  ensure  that  we  collect  the  information  we  are  required  to  disclose  in  our  reports  to  the  SEC  and  to  process,  summarize,  and  disclose  this 
information within the time periods specified by the SEC.

Based  on  an  evaluation  of  our  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  as  of  the  end  of  the  period  covered  by  this  report,  conducted  by  our 
management and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we believe our controls and procedures are 
effective to ensure that we are able to collect, process, and disclose the information we are required to disclose in our reports filed with the SEC 
within the required time periods.

  We are responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and 
Board of Directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements.  Because of its inherent limitation, internal 
control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide 
only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.  We assessed the effectiveness of our internal control 
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014.  In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013 Framework).  Based on our assessment, we 
believe that as of December 31, 2014, our internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria.

The effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent 
registered public accounting firm that also audited our Consolidated Financial Statements.  Ernst & Young LLP’s report on internal control over 
financial reporting is included herein.

/s/ John N. Roberts, III                               

John N. Roberts, III  

  President and Chief Executive Officer  

(Principal Executive Officer) 

/s/ David G. Mee                             

David G. Mee
Executive Vice President, Finance and
Administration, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 

  We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 
2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period 
ended December 31, 2014. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements 
and schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and 
schedule based on our audits.

  We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those 
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material 
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit 
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial 
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of J.B. Hunt 
Transport Services, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for 
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our 
opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in 
all material respects the information set forth therein.

  We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), J.B. Hunt 
Transport Services, Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal 
Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our 
report dated February 24, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP                             

Rogers, Arkansas
February 24, 2015 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Stockholders of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 

  We have audited J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based 
on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 
(2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and subsidiaries’ management is responsible for maintaining effective 
internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the 
accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s 
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

  We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those 
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting 
was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the 
risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and 
performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our 
opinion.

A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of 
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in 
reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that 
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, 
and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the 
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the 
company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any 
evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that 
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial 

reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on the COSO criteria.

  We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated 
balance sheets of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of 
earnings, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014 of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, 
Inc. and subsidiaries, and our report dated February 24, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon. 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP                             

Rogers, Arkansas
February 24, 2015

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2014 and 2013
(in thousands, except share data)

Assets 
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents 
    Trade accounts receivable, net 
    Inventories 
    Prepaid licenses and permits 
    Prepaid insurance 
    Deferred income taxes  
    Other current assets 
            Total current assets 
Property and equipment, at cost:
    Revenue and service equipment 
    Land 
    Structures and improvements 
    Furniture and office equipment 
            Total property and equipment 
    Less accumulated depreciation 
            Net property and equipment 
Other assets  
                Total assets 

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Current liabilities:
    Current portion of long-term debt 
    Trade accounts payable 
    Claims accruals 
    Accrued payroll 
    Other accrued expenses 
    Deferred income taxes  
            Total current liabilities 
Long-term debt 
Other long-term liabilities 
Deferred income taxes 
            Total liabilities 
Commitments and contingencies  (Note 10)
Stockholders’ equity:
    Preferred stock, $100 par value.  10 million shares authorized; none outstanding 
    Common stock, $.01 par value.  1 billion shares authorized;
        (167,099,432 shares issued at December 31, 2014 and 2013, of which 116,575,163 shares
        and 117,241,438 shares were outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively) 
    Additional paid-in capital 
    Retained earnings 
    Treasury stock, at cost (50,524,269 shares at December 31, 2014,
        and 49,857,994 shares at December 31, 2013) 
            Total stockholders’ equity 

2014 

2013

$         5,961  
653,795  
27,740  
22,886  
55,660  
18,631  
95,457  
880,130  

3,336,529  
38,978  
153,704  
190,546  
3,719,757  
1,237,225  
2,482,532  
34,455  
$  3,397,117  

$     250,000  
325,838  
96,719  
80,547  
17,966  
– 
771,070  
683,539  
59,561  
678,424  
2,192,594  

$         5,831
568,519
26,248
21,602
42,588
–
15,415
680,203

2,904,289
37,829
144,439
173,257
3,259,814
1,147,610
2,112,204
26,997
$  2,819,404

$     250,000
305,465
68,221
72,063
14,062
2,485
712,296
458,417
58,274
577,965
1,806,952

– 

–

1,671  
247,641  
2,555,972  

1,671
226,595
2,274,784

(1,600,761) 
1,204,523  

(1,490,598)
1,012,452

                Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 

$  3,397,117  

$  2,819,404

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge revenues 

$  5,082,827  

$  4,527,238  

$  4,058,165

2014 

2013 

2012

Fuel surcharge revenues 

            Total operating revenues 

Operating expenses:

    Rents and purchased transportation 

    Salaries, wages and employee benefits  

    Fuel and fuel taxes  

    Depreciation and amortization 

    Operating supplies and expenses 

    Insurance and claims 

    General and administrative expenses, net of asset dispositions 

    Operating taxes and licenses 

    Communication and utilities 

            Total operating expenses 

            Operating income 

Interest income  

Interest expense  

            Earnings before income taxes 

Income taxes  

            Net earnings 

Weighted average basic shares outstanding 

            Basic earnings per share 

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 

            Diluted earnings per share 

Dividends declared per common share 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

1,082,614  

6,165,441  

3,085,276  

1,290,404  

453,919  

294,496  

218,539  

81,062  

50,596  

38,796  

20,811  

5,533,899  

631,542  

87  

27,028  

604,601  

229,809  

1,057,333  

5,584,571  

2,805,568  

1,138,213  

455,926  

253,380  

202,700  

55,158  

45,469  

32,307  

19,142  

5,007,863  

576,708  

69  

23,209  

553,568  

211,186  

996,815

5,054,980

2,485,635

1,037,526

465,874

229,166

178,610

53,832

27,231

29,461

17,445

4,524,780

530,200

1

25,560

504,641

194,287

$     374,792  

$     342,382  

$     310,354

117,000  

117,449  

117,572

$           3.20  

$           2.92  

$           2.64

118,445  

$           3.16  

$           0.80  

119,404  

$           2.87  

$           0.45  

120,022

$           2.59

$           0.71

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Balances at December 31, 2011 
    Comprehensive income: 
        Net earnings  
    Cash dividend declared and paid ($0.71 per share)   
    Tax benefit of stock options exercised  
    Purchase of treasury shares  
    Stock compensation  
    Stock option exercises and restricted
        share issuances, net of stock
        repurchased for payroll taxes  

Balances at December 31, 2012 
    Comprehensive income: 
        Net earnings  
    Cash dividend declared and paid ($0.45 per share)   
    Tax benefit of stock options exercised  
    Purchase of treasury shares  
    Stock compensation  
    Stock option exercises and restricted
        share issuances, net of stock
        repurchased for payroll taxes  

Balances at December 31, 2013 
    Comprehensive income: 
        Net earnings  
    Cash dividend declared and paid ($0.80 per share)   
    Tax benefit of stock options exercised  
    Purchase of treasury shares  
    Stock compensation  
    Stock option exercises and restricted
        share issuances, net of stock
        repurchased for payroll taxes  

Common 
Stock 
$  1,671  

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

Additional
Paid-in 
Capital 
$  192,470  

– 
– 
20,090  
– 
29,715  

Retained 
Earnings 
$  1,758,290  

Treasury 
Stock 
$  (1,384,888) 

Stockholders’
Equity
$     567,543

310,354  
(83,431) 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
(50,000) 
– 

310,354
(83,431)
20,090
(50,000)
29,715

(35,202) 

– 

32,791  

(2,411)

$  1,671  

$  207,073  

$  1,985,213  

$  (1,402,097) 

$     791,860

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
21,950  
– 
32,354  

342,382  
(52,811) 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
21,950
(114,723) 
– 

342,382
(52,811)

(114,723)
32,354

(34,782) 

– 

26,222  

(8,560)

$  1,671  

$  226,595  

$  2,274,784  

$  (1,490,598) 

$  1,012,452

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
16,645  
– 
35,333  

374,792  
(93,604) 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
(125,000) 
– 

374,792
(93,604)
16,645
(125,000)
35,333

(30,932) 

– 

14,837  

(16,095)

Balances at December 31, 2014 

$  1,671  

$  247,641  

$  2,555,972  

$  (1,600,761) 

$  1,204,523

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
(in thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net earnings  
    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
        net cash provided by operating activities:
            Depreciation and amortization 
            Share-based compensation 
            Gain on sale of revenue equipment and other 
            Provision for deferred income taxes 
            Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
                Trade accounts receivable 
                Income taxes receivable or payable 
                Other assets 
                Trade accounts payable 
                Claims accruals 
                Accrued payroll and other accrued expenses 
                     Net cash provided by operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities:
    Additions to property and equipment 
    Proceeds from sale of equipment 
    Change in other assets 
                    Net cash used in investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities:
    Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt 
    Payments on long-term debt 
    Proceeds from revolving lines of credit and other 
    Payments on revolving lines of credit and other 
    Purchase of treasury stock 
    Stock option exercises and other 
    Stock repurchased for payroll taxes 
    Tax benefit of stock options exercised 
    Dividends paid 
                    Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
    Cash paid during the year for:
        Interest 
        Income taxes 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

2014 

2013 

2012

$    374,792  

$    342,382  

$    310,354

294,496  
35,333  
(6,342) 
79,343  

(85,276) 
(72,291) 
(29,793) 
15,284  
28,498  
12,735  
646,779  

(808,569) 
148,859  
29  
(659,681) 

499,642  
(250,000) 
2,092,193  
(2,110,749) 
(125,000) 
7,324  
(23,419) 
16,645  
(93,604) 
13,032  
130  
5,831  
$        5,961  

253,380  
32,354  
(5,334) 
48,076  

(102,508) 
(5,381) 
(23,254) 
11,530  
20,779  
2,327  
574,351  

(493,431) 
50,927  
(37) 
(442,541) 

– 
(100,000) 
1,933,753  
(1,811,177) 
(114,723) 
9,403  
(17,963) 
21,950  
(52,811) 
(131,568) 
242  
5,589  
$        5,831  

229,166
29,715
(16,845)
20,795

(54,532)
11,868
(4,826)
15,097
5,078
2,174
548,044

(439,494)
69,815
85
(369,594)

–
(50,000)
1,605,674
(1,618,233)
(50,000)
11,240
(13,651)
20,090
(83,431)
(178,311)
139
5,450
$        5,589

$      26,685  
$    192,955  

$      24,722  
$    141,968  

$      27,070
$    132,096

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  Business

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is one of the largest surface transportation and delivery service companies in North America.  We operate 
four distinct, but complementary, business segments and provide a wide range of general and specifically tailored freight and logistics services to our 
customers.  We generate revenues from the actual movement of freight from shippers to consignees, customized labor and delivery services, and 
serving as a logistics provider by offering or arranging for others to provide the transportation service.  Unless otherwise indicated by the context, 
“we,” “us,” “our” and “JBHT” refer to J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Consolidation

Our Consolidated Financial Statements include all of our wholly owned subsidiaries.  Intercompany balances and transactions have been 
eliminated in consolidation.  J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. is a parent-level holding company with no significant assets or operations.  J.B. Hunt 
Transport, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and is the primary operating subsidiary.  All other subsidiaries of 
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. are minor.

Use of Estimates

The Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally 
accepted in the United States of America.  The preparation of these statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that directly affect 
the amounts reported in such statements and accompanying notes.  We evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis utilizing historical experience, 
consulting with experts and using other methods we consider reasonable in the particular circumstances.  Nevertheless, our actual results may differ 
significantly from our estimates.

  We believe certain accounting policies and estimates are of more significance in our financial statement preparation process than others.  
We believe the most critical accounting policies and estimates include the economic useful lives and salvage values of our assets, provisions for 
uncollectible accounts receivable, estimates of exposures under our insurance and claims policies, and estimates for taxes.  To the extent that actual, 
final outcomes are different from our estimates, or that additional facts and circumstances cause us to revise our estimates, our earnings during that 
accounting period will be affected.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash in excess of current operating requirements is invested in short-term, highly liquid investments.  We consider all highly liquid investments 

purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance

Our trade accounts receivable includes accounts receivable reduced by an allowance for uncollectible accounts and revenue adjustments.  
Receivables are recorded at amounts billed to customers when loads are delivered or services are performed.  The allowance for uncollectible 
accounts and revenue adjustments is based on historical experience, as well as any known trends or uncertainties related to customer billing and 
account collectability.  The adequacy of our allowance is reviewed quarterly.  Balances are charged against the allowance when it is determined 
the receivable will not be recovered.  The allowance for uncollectible accounts and revenue adjustments was $9.5 million and $8.1 million at 
December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Inventory

Our inventories consist primarily of revenue equipment parts, tires, supplies, and fuel and are valued using the lower of average cost or market.

Investments in Marketable Equity Securities

Our investments consist of marketable equity securities stated at fair value and are designated as either trading securities or available-for-
sale securities at the time of purchase based upon the intended holding period.  Changes in the fair value of our trading securities are recognized 
currently in “general and administrative expenses, net of asset dispositions” in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.  Changes in the fair value 
of our available-for-sale securities are recognized in “accumulated other comprehensive income” on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, unless we 
determine that an unrealized loss is other-than-temporary.  If we determine that an unrealized loss is other-than-temporary, we recognize the loss in 
earnings.  Cost basis is determined using average cost.

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had no available-for-sale securities.  See Note 8, Employee Benefit Plans, for a discussion of our trading 

securities.

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Property and Equipment

Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of 4 to 10 years for tractors, 7 to 
20 years for trailing equipment, 10 to 40 years for structures and improvements, and 3 to 10 years for furniture and office equipment.  Salvage values 
are typically 10% to 30% of original cost for tractors and trailing equipment and reflect any agreements with tractor suppliers for residual or trade-in 
values for certain new equipment.  We capitalize tires placed in service on new revenue equipment as a part of the equipment cost.  Replacement 
tires and costs for recapping tires are expensed at the time the tires are placed in service.  Gains and losses on the sale or other disposition of 
equipment are recognized at the time of the disposition and are classified in general and administrative expenses, net of asset dispositions.

Revenue Recognition
  We recognize revenue based on relative transit time in each reporting period and as other services are provided, with expenses recognized as 
incurred.  Accordingly, a portion of the total revenue that will be billed to the customer once a load is delivered is recognized in each reporting 
period based on the percentage of the freight pickup and delivery service that has been completed at the end of the reporting period.

  We record revenues on the gross basis at amounts charged to our customers because we are the primary obligor, we are a principal in the 
transaction, we invoice our customers and retain all credit risks, and we maintain discretion over pricing.  Additionally, we are responsible for 
selection of third-party transportation providers to the extent used to satisfy customer freight requirements.

Derivative Instruments
  We periodically utilize derivative instruments to manage exposure to changes in interest rates.  At inception of a derivative contract, we 
document relationships between derivative instruments and hedged items, as well as our risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking 
various derivative transactions, and assess hedge effectiveness.  If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective as a hedge, or if a derivative 
ceases to be a highly effective hedge, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively.  

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences 
attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and 
operating loss and tax credit carry forwards.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable 
income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities 
of a change in tax rates is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date.  We record valuation allowances for 
deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets are not more likely than not to be realized through the reversal of existing taxable temporary 
differences, projected future taxable income, or tax-planning strategies.  We record a liability for unrecognized tax benefits when the benefits of tax 
positions taken on a tax return are not more likely than not to be sustained upon audit.  Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are 
classified as interest expense in the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Earnings Per Share
  We compute basic earnings per share by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the actual weighted average number of 
common shares outstanding for the reporting period.  Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if holders of unvested 
restricted and performance share units or options exercised or converted their holdings into common stock. Outstanding unvested restricted share 
units and stock options represent the dilutive effects on weighted average shares. A reconciliation of the number of shares used in computing basic 
and diluted earnings per share is shown below (in thousands):

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic  
Effect of common stock equivalents 
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

2014 
117,000 
1,445 
118,445 

Years ended December 31,
2013 
117,449 
1,955 
119,404 

2012
117,572
2,450
120,022

Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, include trade receivables.  For the years ended December 31, 
2014, 2013, and 2012, our top 10 customers, based on revenue, accounted for approximately 28%, 29%, and 30%, respectively, of our total revenue.  
Our top 10 customers, based on revenue, accounted for approximately 29% and 28% of our total trade accounts receivable at December 31, 2014 
and 2013, respectively.  We had no individual customers with revenues greater than 10% of total revenues.

Share-based Compensation
  We  have  share-based  compensation  plans  covering  certain  employees,  including  officers  and  directors.    We  account  for  share-based 
compensation  utilizing  the  fair  value  recognition  provisions  of  current  accounting  standards  for  share-based  payments.    We  currently  utilize 
restricted share units, performance share units, and nonstatutory stock options.  Issuances of our stock upon restricted share unit and performance 
share unit vesting or share option exercise are made from treasury stock.  Our restricted share unit and performance share unit awards may include 
both graded-vesting and cliff-vesting awards and therefore vest in increments during the requisite service period or at the end of the requisite service 
period, as appropriate for each type of vesting.  We recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods within 
each award.

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Claims Accruals
  We purchase insurance coverage for a portion of expenses related to employee injuries, vehicular collisions, accidents, and cargo damage.  We 
are substantially self-insured for loss of and damage to our owned and leased revenue equipment.  Certain insurance arrangements include a level 
of self-insurance (deductible) coverage applicable to each claim.  We have umbrella policies to limit our exposure to catastrophic claim costs.

The amounts of self-insurance change from time to time based on measurement dates, policy expiration dates, and claim type.  For 2012 
through 2014, we were self-insured for $500,000 per occurrence for personal injury and property damage. For 2012, we were fully insured for 
substantially all workers’ compensation claims, while for 2013 and 2014, we were self-insured for $100,000 per workers’ compensation claim.  We 
have policies in place for 2015 with substantially the same terms as our 2014 policies for personal injury, workers’ compensation, and cargo and 
property damage.

Our claims accrual policy for all self-insured claims is to recognize a liability at the time of the incident based on our analysis of the nature 
and severity of the claims and analyses provided by third-party claims administrators, as well as legal, economic, and regulatory factors.  Our safety 
and claims personnel work directly with representatives from the insurance companies to continually update the estimated cost of each claim.  
The ultimate cost of a claim develops over time as additional information regarding the nature, timing, and extent of damages claimed becomes 
available.  Accordingly, we use an actuarial method to develop current claim information to derive an estimate of our ultimate claim liability.  This 
process involves the use of loss-development factors based on our historical claims experience and includes a contractual premium adjustment 
factor, if applicable.  In doing so, the recorded liability considers future claims growth and, if applicable, conversion to fully insured status and 
provides an allowance for incurred-but-not-reported claims.  We do not discount our estimated losses.  At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had 
an accrual of approximately $88 million and $59 million, respectively, for estimated claims.  In addition, we are required to pay certain advanced 
deposits and monthly premiums.  At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had an aggregate prepaid insurance asset of approximately $68 million and 
$49 million, respectively, which represented prefunded premiums.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In  May  2014,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  issued  Accounting  Standards  Update  (“ASU”)  No.  2014-09,  Revenue  from 
Contracts with Customers, which supersedes virtually all existing revenue recognition guidance. The new standard requires an entity to recognize 
revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive in 
exchange for those goods or services. This update also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue 
and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred 
to obtain or fulfill a contract. The provisions of ASU 2014-09 are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and 
we have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach when adopting this new standard. We are currently 
evaluating the alternative transition methods and the potential effects of the adoption of this update on our financial statements.

3.  Financing Arrangements

Outstanding borrowings under our current financing arrangements consist of the following (in millions):

Senior revolving line of credit 
Senior term loan 
Senior notes, net of unamortized discount 
Less current portion of long-term debt 
        Total long-term debt 

December 31, 

2014 
$  183.0  
 – 
750.5 
(250.0) 
$  683.5 

2013
$  208.7 
150.0 
349.7 
(250.0)
$  458.4 

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt subsequent to December 31, 2014, are as follows:  $249.9 million in 2015, $183.0 million in 2016, 

$250.9 million in 2019, and $249.7 million thereafter.

Senior Revolving Line of Credit

At December 31, 2014, we were authorized to borrow up to $500 million under a senior revolving line of credit, which is supported by a credit 
agreement with a group of banks and expires in August 2016.  This senior credit facility allows us to request an increase in the total commitment 
by up to $250 million and to request a one-year extension of the maturity date.  The applicable interest rate under this agreement is based on either 
the Prime Rate, the Federal Funds Rate or LIBOR, depending upon the specific type of borrowing, plus an applicable margin based on our credit 
rating and other fees.  At December 31, 2014, we had $183.0 million outstanding at an average interest rate of 1.12% under this agreement.  

Senior Term Loan

Our senior term loan matured in March 2014.  The entire outstanding balance was paid in full at maturity.

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Senior Notes

In April 2014, we paid in full, with accrued interest and make whole amount, the $100 million outstanding balance of our 6.08% senior notes, 
which were scheduled to mature in July 2014. Our remaining senior notes consist of three separate issuances.  The first issuance is $250 million 
of 3.375% senior notes, which mature in September 2015, with interest payments due semiannually in March and September of each year.  The 
second and third issuances are $250 million of 2.40% senior notes due March 2019 and $250 million of 3.85% senior notes due March 2024, 
respectively, both of which were issued in March 2014 by J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., a parent-level holding company with no significant 
assets or operations. The notes are guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis by a wholly owned subsidiary. All other subsidiaries of the parent 
are minor. We registered these offerings and the sale of the notes under the Securities Act of 1933, pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed in 
February 2014.  Interest payments under both notes are due semiannually in March and September of each year, beginning September 2014.  All 
notes are unsecured obligations and rank equally with our existing and future senior unsecured debt.  We may redeem for cash some or all of the 
notes based on a redemption price set forth in the note indenture.  See Note 4, Derivative Financial Instruments, for terms of an interest rate swap 
entered into on the $250 million of 2.40% senior notes due March 2019.

Our financing arrangements require us to maintain certain covenants and financial ratios.  We were in compliance with all covenants and 

financial ratios at December 31, 2014. 

4.  Derivative Financial Instruments

In March 2014, we entered into a receive fixed-rate and pay variable-rate interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $250 million 
simultaneously with the issuance of our $250 million of 2.40% senior notes due March 2019, to effectively convert this fixed rate debt to a variable 
rate.  The applicable interest rate under this agreement is based on LIBOR plus an established margin, resulting in an interest rate of 1.09% at 
December 31, 2014.  The swap expires March 15, 2019, when the related senior notes are due. The fair value of this swap is recorded in other assets 
in our Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2014.  See Note 9, Fair Value Measurements, for disclosure of fair value.  This derivative meets 
the required criteria to be designated as a fair value hedge, and as the specific terms and notional amount of this derivative instrument match those 
of the fixed-rate debt being hedged, this derivative instrument is assumed to perfectly hedge the related debt against changes in fair value due to 
changes in the benchmark interest rate. Accordingly, any change in the fair value of the interest rate swap to be recorded in earnings is offset by a 
corresponding change in the fair value of the related debt. 

5.  Capital Stock
  We have one class of preferred stock and one class of common stock.  We had no outstanding shares of preferred stock at December 31, 2014 
or 2013.  Holders of shares of common stock are entitled to receive dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors and are entitled to 
one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders.  At December 31, 2014, we had 2.5 million shares of common stock to 
be issued upon the exercise or vesting of equity awards and 8.0 million shares reserved for future issuance pursuant to share-based payment plans.  
During calendar year 2014, we purchased approximately 1,605,000 shares, or $125.0 million, of our common stock in accordance with plans 
authorized by our Board.  At December 31, 2014, we had $213.2 million available under an authorized plan to purchase our common stock.

6.  Share-based Compensation
  We maintain a Management Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) that provides various share-based financial methods to compensate our key employees 
with shares of our common stock or common stock equivalents. Under the Plan, as amended, we have, from time to time, utilized restricted share 
units, performance share units, restricted options, and nonstatutory stock options to compensate our employees and directors.  We currently are 
utilizing restricted and performance share units and nonstatutory stock options.

Our restricted share units have various vesting schedules ranging from 3 to 10 years when awarded.  These restricted share units do not contain 
rights to vote or receive dividends until the vesting date.  Unvested restricted share units are forfeited if the employee terminates for any reason 
other than death, disability, or special circumstances as determined by the Compensation Committee.  Restricted share units are valued based on 
the fair value of the award on the grant date, adjusted for dividend estimates based on grant date dividend rates.

Our performance share units vest based on the passage of time (currently 4 to 10 years) and achievement of performance criteria.  Performance 
share units do not contain rights to vote or receive dividends until the vesting date.  Unvested performance share units are forfeited if the employee 
terminates for any reason other than death or disability.  Performance shares are valued based on the fair value of the award on the grant date, 
adjusted for dividend estimates based on grant date dividend rates.

Our nonstatutory stock options may be granted to key employees for the purchase of our common stock for 100% of the fair market value 
of the common stock at the grant date as awarded by the Compensation Committee.  These options generally vest over a 10-year period and are 
forfeited immediately if the employee terminates for any reason other than death, disability or retirement after age 55.  We did not grant any stock 
options during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.

An employee is allowed to surrender shares of common stock that the employee has owned for at least six months in full or partial payment 
of the option price of an option being exercised and/or to satisfy tax withholding obligations incident to the vesting of restricted share units, 
performance share units, or the exercise of an option.

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  We account for our restricted share units, performance share units, and stock options in accordance with current accounting standards for 
share-based payments.  These standards require the cost of all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to 
be recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements based on the grant date fair value of those awards.  This cost is recognized over the period 
for which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, subject to the attainment of performance metrics established for 
performance share units.  Share-based compensation expense is recorded in salaries, wages, and employee benefits in our Consolidated Statements of 
Earnings, along with other compensation expenses to employees.  The following table summarizes the components of our share-based compensation 
program expense (in thousands):

Restricted share units 
    Pretax compensation expense 
    Tax benefit 
    Restricted share units, net of tax 
Performance share units 
    Pretax compensation expense 
    Tax benefit 
    Performance share awards, net of tax 
Stock options 
    Pretax compensation expense 
    Tax benefit 
    Stock option expense, net of tax 

2014 

Years ended December 31, 
2013 

2012

$    27,256  
 10,360  
$    16,896  

$      7,882  
 2,996  
$      4,886  

$         195  
  74  
$         121  

$    25,606  
 9,769  
$    15,837  

$      5,941  
  2,266  
$      3,675  

$         807  
  308  
$         499  

$    24,393 
 9,391 
$    15,002 

$      4,298 
 1,655 
$      2,643 

$      1,024 
  394 
$         630

A summary of our restricted share units, performance share units, and nonstatutory stock options is as follows:

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Unvested at December 31, 2011 
    Granted 
    Vested 
    Forfeited 
Unvested at December 31, 2012 
    Granted 
    Vested 
    Forfeited 
Unvested at December 31, 2013 
    Granted 
    Vested 
    Forfeited 
Unvested at December 31, 2014 

Performance Share Units 
Unvested at December 31, 2011 
    Granted 
    Vested 
    Forfeited 
Unvested at December 31, 2012 
    Granted 
    Vested 
    Forfeited 
Unvested at December 31, 2013 
    Granted 
    Vested 
    Forfeited 
Unvested at December 31, 2014 

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Number of 
Shares 
3,241,972 
400,926 
(769,087) 
(38,345) 
2,835,466 
522,062 
(865,147) 
(70,951) 
2,421,430 
447,780 
(808,914) 
(119,298)  
1,940,998 

Number 
of Shares 
225,000 
 120,500 
  (36,000) 
– 
309,500 
160,500 
(61,975) 
– 
408,025 
106,945 
(81,075) 
– 
433,895 

Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
$  28.92
55.37
28.57
29.32
$  32.75
71.50
31.92
36.67
$  41.49
75.61
37.33
47.81
$  51.74

Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
$  41.66
55.57
41.66
–
$  47.07 
71.90
47.48
–
$  56.78 
76.22
53.26
–
$  62.23

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock Options 
Outstanding at December 31, 2011 
    Exercised 
    Forfeited 
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 
    Exercised 
    Forfeited 
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 
    Exercised 
    Forfeited 
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 
Exercisable  

Weighted Average
Remaining 

Weighted 
Number of Shares  Average Exercise  Contractual Term 
Price 
$  14.65  
12.25 
18.84 
$  16.63  
14.77 
19.89 
$  19.08  
18.70 
19.08 
$  20.40 
$  20.35 

(in thousands) 
1,899 
(863) 
(5) 
1,031 
(585) 
(6) 
440 
(341) 
(1) 
98 
93 

(in years) 
3.01 
– 
– 
2.35 
– 
– 
1.67 
– 
– 
0.86 
0.83 

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
$  57.8 
36.8
–
$  44.4 
34.0
–
$  25.6
19.9
–
$    6.3
$    5.9

At December 31, 2014, we had $58.2 million and $16.8 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted share units 
and performance share units, respectively, that is expected to be recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining weighted average vesting 
period of approximately 3.7 years for restricted share units and 2.7 years for performance share units.

The aggregate intrinsic value of restricted and performance share units vested and options exercised during the years ended December 31, 
2014, 2013, and 2012, was $88.5 million, $104.5 million, and $84.3 million, respectively.  The aggregate intrinsic value of unvested restricted and 
performance share units was $200.1 million at December 31, 2014.  The total fair value of shares vested for restricted share, performance share, and 
stock option plans during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, was $37.5 million, $35.4 million, and $29.0 million, respectively.

7.  Income Taxes

Income tax expense attributable to earnings before income taxes consists of (in thousands):

Current:
    Federal 
    State and local 

Deferred:
    Federal 
    State and local 

        Total tax expense 

2014 

Years ended December 31,
2013 

2012

$  130,761 
19,705 
150,466 

72,547 
6,796 
79,343 
$  229,809 

$  144,299 
18,811 
163,110 

41,811 
6,265 
48,076 
$  211,186 

$  152,397
21,095
173,492

12,201
8,594
20,795
$  194,287

Income tax expense attributable to earnings before income taxes differed from the amounts computed using the statutory federal income tax 

rate of 35% as follows (in thousands):

Income tax at federal statutory rate 
State tax, net of federal effect 
Nondeductible meals and entertainment 
Change in effective state tax rate, net of federal benefit 
Change in valuation allowance 
Other, net 
        Total tax expense 

2014 
$  211,610 
17,357 
1,395 
256 
– 
(809) 
$  229,809 

Years ended December 31,
2013 
$  193,749 
13,551 
1,543 
3,708 
(755) 
(610) 
$  211,186 

2012
$  176,624
16,191
1,568
126
–
(222)
$  194,287

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Income taxes receivable was $79.8 million and $7.5 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  These amounts have been included 
in other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the 
deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2014 and 2013, are presented below (in thousands):

Deferred tax assets:
Insurance accruals 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Compensation accrual  
Deferred compensation accrual 
Federal benefit of state uncertain tax positions 
Capital loss carry-forward 
Other 
        Total gross deferred tax assets 
Valuation allowance 
        Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 

Deferred tax liabilities:
Plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation 
Prepaid permits and insurance, principally due to expensing for income tax purposes 
Other 
        Total gross deferred tax liabilities 
            Net deferred tax liability 

December 31,

2014 

2013

$    30,565 
2,291 
15,260 
25,042 
12,268 
1,443 
3,954 
90,823 
(1,994) 
88,829 

707,071 
30,012 
11,539 
748,622 
$  659,793 

$    14,938
2,077
13,783
25,398
12,099
1,443
3,586
73,324
(1,994)
71,330

615,811
24,554
11,415
651,780
$  580,450

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Guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes prescribes recognition and measurement criteria and requires that we assess whether 
the benefits of our tax positions taken are more likely than not of being sustained under tax audits.  We have made adjustments to the balance of 
unrecognized tax benefits, a component of other long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet, as follows (in millions):

Beginning balance 
    Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 
    Additions/(reductions) based on tax positions taken in prior years 
    Reductions due to settlements 
    Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations 
Ending balance 

2014 
$        29.7  
8.2 
0.4 
(3.7) 
(3.0) 
$        31.6  

December 31,
2013 
$        25.8  
7.0  
(1.2) 
(0.1) 
(1.8) 
$        29.7  

2012
$        17.4 
7.1 
4.2 
–
(2.9)
$        25.8 

At December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had a total of $31.6 million and $29.7 million, respectively, in gross unrecognized tax benefits.  Of 
these amounts, $20.5 million and $19.3 million represent the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact our effective 
tax  rate  in  2014  and  2013,  respectively.    Interest  and  penalties  related  to  income  taxes  are  classified  as  interest  expense  in  our  Consolidated 
Financial Statements.  The amount of accrued interest and penalties during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, was $1.8 million, 
$1.9 million, and $1.1 million, respectively.  Future changes to unrecognized tax benefits will be recognized as income tax expense and interest 
expense, as appropriate.  The total amount of accrued interest and penalties for such unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2014 and 2013, was 
$3.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively.

Tax years 2011 and forward remain subject to examination by federal tax jurisdictions, while tax years 2004 and forward remain open for state 

jurisdictions.

8. Employee Benefit Plans
  We maintain a defined contribution employee retirement plan, which includes a 401(k) option, under which all employees are eligible to 
participate.  We match a specified percentage of employee contributions, subject to certain limitations.  For the years ended December 31, 2014, 
2013, and 2012, our matching contributions to the plan were $11.6 million, $11.4 million, and $11.1 million, respectively.

  We have a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that allows eligible employees to defer a portion of their compensation.  The compensation 
deferred under this plan is credited with earnings or losses on investments elected by plan participants.  Each participant is fully vested in all deferred 
compensation and earnings; however, these amounts are subject to general creditor claims until actually distributed to the employee.  A participant 
may elect to receive deferred amounts in one payment or in quarterly installments payable over a period of 2 to 25 years upon reaching age 55, 
having 15 years of service, or becoming disabled.  Our total liability under this plan was $13.5 million as of December 31, 2014, and $12.7 million 
as of December 31, 2013.  These amounts are included in other long-term liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Participant withholdings 
are held by a trustee and invested in equity securities as directed by participants.  These investments are classified as trading securities and recorded 
at fair value.  Realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized currently in earnings.  The investments are included in other assets in our 
Consolidated Balance Sheets and totaled $13.5 million as of December 31, 2014, and $12.7 million as of December 31, 2013.

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9. Fair Value Measurements
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on the market approach valuation technique, which considers prices and other 
relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets and liabilities. This valuation method is based on 
either quoted market prices (Level 1) or inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly 
(Level 2).  The following are assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2014 (in millions):

Trading investments 
Interest rate swap 
Senior notes 

Asset/(Liability)
Balance 
$      13.5 
$        1.0 
$  (250.9) 

Input Level
1
2
2

The estimated fair values at December 31, 2014, of the interest rate swap and related senior notes are based on the net present value of future 
cash flows using the income method.  Trading investments and the interest rate swap are classified in other assets in our Consolidated Balance 
Sheets and the senior notes are classified in long-term debt in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Financial Instruments

The carrying amount and estimated fair value at December 31, 2014, using the income method (Level 2), based on their net present value, 
discounted at our current borrowing rate, of our senior revolving line of credit and remaining senior notes not measured at fair value on a recurring 
basis, were $682.6 million and $704.3 million, respectively. 

The  carrying  amounts  of  all  other  instruments  at  December  31,  2014,  approximate  their  fair  value  due  to  the  short  maturity  of  these 

instruments. 

10. Commitments and Contingencies

As of December 31, 2014, we had approximately $27.0 million of obligations remaining under operating lease arrangements related primarily 
to terminal and support facilities.  Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms 
in excess of one year) as of December 31, 2014, are approximately $27.0 million, with payment streams as follows (in millions): 2015 – $10.5; 
2016 – $8.2; 2017 – $5.4, 2018 – $2.4, and 2019 – $0.5.

Total rent expense was $39.1 million in 2014, $33.2 million in 2013, and $27.5 million in 2012. At December 31, 2014, we had outstanding 
commitments of approximately $555 million, net of proceeds from sales or trade-ins during 2015, which is primarily related to the acquisition of 
containers, chassis, and tractors.

During 2014, we issued financial standby letters of credit as a guarantee of our performance under certain operating agreements and self-
insurance arrangements.  If we default on our commitments under the agreements or other arrangements, we are required to perform under these 
guarantees.  The undiscounted maximum amount of our obligation to make future payments in the event of defaults is approximately $4.4 million 
as of December 31, 2014.

  We are a defendant in certain class-action lawsuits in which the plaintiffs are current and former California-based drivers who allege claims 
for unpaid wages, failure to provide meal and rest periods, and other items.  During the first half of 2014, the court in the lead class-action granted 
judgment in our favor with regard to all claims.  The plaintiffs have appealed the case to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and we are currently 
awaiting the appointment of a panel of judges.  The overlapping claims in the remaining two actions have been stayed pending a decision in the 
lead class-action case.  We cannot reasonably estimate at this time the possible loss or range of loss, if any, that may arise from these lawsuits.

  We are involved in certain other claims and pending litigation arising from the normal conduct of business.  Based on present knowledge of 
the facts and, in certain cases, opinions of outside counsel, we believe the resolution of these claims and pending litigation will not have a material 
adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

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11. Segment Information
  We have four reportable business segments – Intermodal (JBI), Dedicated Contract Services® (DCS), Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS), 
and Truck (JBT) – which are based primarily on the services each segment provides.  The JBI segment includes freight that is transported by rail 
over at least some portion of the movement and also includes certain repositioning truck freight moved by JBI equipment or third-party carriers, 
when such highway movement is intended to direct JBI equipment back toward intermodal operations.  DCS segment business includes company-
owned and customer-owned, DCS-operated revenue equipment and employee drivers assigned to a specific customer, traffic lane, or service.  DCS 
operations usually include formal, written longer-term agreements or contracts that govern services performed and applicable rates.  ICS provides 
non-asset and asset-light transportation solutions to customers through relationships with third-party carriers and integration with JBHT-owned 
equipment.  ICS services include flatbed, refrigerated, and LTL, as well as a variety of dry-van and intermodal solutions.  JBT business includes 
full-load, dry-van freight that is typically transported utilizing company-owned or company-controlled revenue equipment.  This freight is typically 
transported over roads and highways and does not move by rail. All transactions between reporting segments are eliminated in consolidation.

Our  customers  are  geographically  dispersed  across  the  United  States.    A  summary  of  certain  segment  information  as  of  December  31  is 

presented below (in millions):

Assets 
(Excludes intercompany accounts)
December 31,
2013 
$  1,611 
721 
78 
164 
245 
$  2,819 

2012
$  1,443
586
55
185
196
$  2,465

2014 
$  1,733 
832 
106 
289 
437 
$  3,397 

Revenues
Years ended December 31,
2013 
$  3,456 
1,231 
537 
391 
5,615 
(30) 
$  5,585 

Operating Income
Years ended December 31,
2013 
$     447 
110 
16 
4 
$     577 

2012
$  3,071
1,080
456
484
5,091
(36)
$  5,055

2012
$     375
116
16
23
$     530

2014 
$  3,687 
1,394 
718 
386 
6,185 
(20) 
$  6,165 

2014 
$     461 
117 
30 
24 
$     632 

Depreciation and Amortization Expense
Years ended December 31,
2013 
$     116 
97 
29 
11 
$     253 

2012
$     104
79
36
10
$     229

2014 
$     130 
117 
32 
15 
$     294 

JBI 
DCS 
ICS 
JBT 
Other (includes corporate) 
        Total 

JBI 
DCS 
ICS 
JBT 
        Total segment revenues 
Intersegment eliminations 
        Total 

JBI 
DCS 
ICS 
JBT 
        Total 

JBI 
DCS 
JBT 
Other 
        Total 

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Operating results by quarter for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows  (in thousands, except per share data):

2014:

Operating revenues 

Operating income 

Net earnings 

First 

Second 

Third  

Fourth 

Quarter

$  1,406,908 

$  1,547,867 

$  1,601,156 

$  1,609,511

$     117,307 

$     159,230 

$     172,100 

$     182,905

$       68,664 

$       93,408 

$     102,414 

$     110,306

Basic earnings per share 

$           0.59 

$           0.80 

$           0.87 

$           0.94

Diluted earnings per share 

$           0.58 

$           0.79 

$           0.87 

$           0.93

2013:

Operating revenues 

Operating income 

Net earnings 

$  1,291,587 

$  1,382,858 

$  1,435,850 

$  1,474,276

$     125,039 

$     147,407 

$     150,729 

$     153,533

$       73,349 

$       87,697 

$       89,472 

$       91,864

Basic earnings per share 

$           0.62 

$           0.75 

$           0.76 

$           0.78

Diluted earnings per share 

$           0.61 

$           0.73 

$           0.75 

$           0.77

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STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION
Corporate Address
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
Lowell, AR 72745
479-820-0000

Internet Address
www.jbhunt.com

Auditors
Ernst & Young LLP
Rogers, Arkansas

Counsel
Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC
Little Rock, Arkansas

Stock Exchange Listing
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Class A Common Stock is listed on
NASDAQ National Market System

Stock Symbol
JBHT

Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
211 Quality Circle, Suite 210
College Station, TX 77845
877-498-8861 for Stockholder Inquiries
www.computershare.com/investor

Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders
will be held at 10:00 a.m. CDT,
on Thursday, April 23, 2015,
at the corporate headquarters of
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.,
Lowell, Arkansas, located on
Interstate 540 at the Lowell Exit 78.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kirk Thompson
Chairman of the Board

Douglas G. Duncan
FedEx Freight Corporation (retired)

Francesca M. Edwardson
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago

Wayne Garrison
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (retired)

Sharilyn S. Gasaway
Alltel Corp. (retired)

Gary C. George
George’s, Inc.

J. Bryan Hunt, Jr.
Hunt Auto Group

Coleman H. Peterson
Hollis Enterprises, LLC

John N. Roberts, III
President and Chief Executive Officer

James L. Robo
NextEra Energy, Inc.

Dr. John A. White
Chancellor Emeritus
and Distinguished Professor
University of Arkansas

OFFICERS
Kirk Thompson
Chairman of the Board, Director

John N. Roberts, III
President and Chief Executive Officer, Director

David G. Mee
Executive Vice President,
Finance and Administration,
Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary

Craig Harper
Executive Vice President

Terrence D. Matthews
Executive Vice President
and President, Intermodal

Nicholas Hobbs
Executive Vice President
and President, Dedicated Contract Services

Kay Lewis
Executive Vice President
and Chief Information Officer

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Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer,
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21%

17%

15%

2014 Percent of Revenue by Industry

Specialty Retailers

Food

General Merchandise

Forest & Paper Products

Transportation

Electronics

Beverages

Other

Building Materials

Motor Vehicles & Parts

Chemicals

Metals

Soaps, Cosmetics

Pharmaceuticals

1%

3%

3%

2%

2%

2%

10%

8%

6%

5%

5%

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P.O. Box 130 • Lowell, Arkansas 72745
www.jbhunt.com