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AI @ JB Hunt

Trucking and logistics
Industry
Last updated
July 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM

Summary

  • J.B. Hunt has progressively integrated AI and machine learning technologies since 2018, starting with advanced visibility collaborations and evolving to strategic partnerships with Google Cloud in 2021 to enhance shipment matching and predictive analytics.
  • By 2024, J.B. Hunt expanded AI applications into autonomous delivery technology and launched the Logistics Venture Lab with UP.Labs to foster AI-driven startups addressing core logistics challenges, indicating a strong commitment to innovation and digital transformation.
  • The companyโ€™s AI adoption trend is increasing and diversifying, covering data modernization, real-time visibility, autonomous vehicle technology, and startup incubation, positioning J.B. Hunt as a leader in AI-powered logistics solutions.

VIBE METER

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4 AI Use Cases at JB Hunt

Startup Incubation
Through the Logistics Venture Lab with UP.Labs, J.B. Hunt fosters AI-driven startups focused on solving logistics industry challenges using big data and generative AI technologies. [1][2]
Autonomous Delivery
J.B. Hunt is developing an AI-powered technology stack for autonomous trucks in collaboration with Bridgestone and Kodiak, achieving milestones such as surpassing 50,000 autonomous delivery miles. [1][2]
Predictive Analytics
The company leverages AI-driven predictive analytics to provide real-time visibility and forecast outcomes for shipments, enabling better decision-making for customers using the J.B. Hunt 360 platform. [1][2]
Shipment Matching
J.B. Hunt uses AI and machine learning models developed in partnership with Google Cloud to optimize the matching process between shippers and carriers, improving efficiency and reducing empty miles. [1][2]

Timeline

2025 Q3: no updates

2025 Q2

1 updates

Industry perspective highlights that the ongoing digital transformation in logistics and supply chains makes this the ideal time for trucking companies like J.B. Hunt to invest heavily in artificial intelligence.

2025 Q1: no updates

2024 Q4

2 updates

J.B. Hunt and UP.Labs launched the Logistics Venture Lab to establish AI-driven startups focused on solving core logistics industry challenges using big data and generative AI technologies.

2024 Q3

1 updates

J.B. Hunt, in collaboration with Bridgestone and Kodiak, surpassed 50,000 miles of autonomous delivery using an AI-powered technology stack designed for driverless military and commercial trucks.

2024 Q2: no updates

2024 Q1: no updates

2023 Q4: no updates

2023 Q3: no updates

2023 Q2

1 updates

J.B. Hunt highlighted its engineering and technology teams utilizing AI, machine learning, virtual reality, and other advanced tools to innovate across platforms including web and mobile.

2023 Q1: no updates

2022 Q4: no updates

2022 Q3: no updates

2022 Q2: no updates

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2021 Q4: no updates

2021 Q3: no updates

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2021 Q1

5 updates

J.B. Hunt formed a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to develop machine learning models for better matching of shippers and carriers, predictive analytics, and next-generation supply chain technology, leveraging AI tools such as Cloud AI Platform and AutoML.

2020 Q4

1 updates

J.B. Hunt modernized its data environment to accelerate data delivery and drive AI and analytics initiatives, including real-time insights to improve efficiency.

2020 Q3: no updates

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2020 Q1: no updates

2019 Q4: no updates

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2019 Q1: no updates

2018 Q4

1 updates

J.B. Hunt partnered with project44 to enhance visibility into its J.B. Hunt 360 platform, marking an early step towards leveraging technology for operational transparency.