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0001705960
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0000728535
HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC
000-11757
615 JB HUNT CORPORATE DR
PO BOX 130
LOWELL
AR
72745
479-820-0000
Field Darren P.
Officer
Common
Stephens Inc.
111 Center St
Little Rock
AR
72201
3000
525090.00
101986531
08/23/2024
NASDAQ
Common
01/31/2024
Stock Grants
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
N
1092
01/31/2024
Cash
Common
01/31/2024
Stock Grants
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
N
582
01/31/2024
Cash
Common
01/31/2024
Stock Grants
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
N
457
01/31/2024
Cash
Common
01/31/2024
Stock Grants
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
N
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Stock Grants
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
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