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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 steadily expanded its integration of advanced AI and machine learning technologies from 2018 onwards, partnering with leading companies like Google Cloud and project44 to enhance real-time visibility, predictive price models, and intelligent matching between shippers and carriers.
  • Since 2023, J.B. Hunt progressed towards cutting-edge AI applications including autonomous trucking technologies with partners such as Kodiak and Bridgestone, and in 2024 launched the Logistics Venture Lab with UP.Labs to incubate AI-driven startups focused on logistics innovation using generative AI and big data solutions.
  • Up to 2025, J.B. Hunt demonstrates a mature and multifaceted AI adoption strategy addressing internal efficiencies and customer-facing services, positioning itself as a technological leader in trucking with demonstrated use cases in cost reduction, improved customer experience, and revenue growth potential.

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5 AI Use Cases at JB Hunt

Startup Incubation
2024
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Through the Logistics Venture Lab with UP.Labs, J.B. Hunt promotes new startups focusing on AI, big data, and generative AI to innovate supply chain challenges, driving the development of new AI-enabled logistics solutions. [1][2]
Autonomous Delivery
2024
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Costs
Partnering with Kodiak and Bridgestone, J.B. Hunt is developing an AI-powered technology stack for autonomous, driverless commercial vehicle operations to enhance delivery efficiency and safety. [1][2]
Predictive Pricing
2021
Customer Facing
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Revenue
Leveraging Google Cloud's AI tools, J.B. Hunt has developed price prediction models that provide dynamic and data-driven pricing for customers, improving accuracy and market responsiveness. [1][2]
Carrier Matching
2021
Customer Facing
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
Costs
J.B. Hunt uses machine learning algorithms developed with Google to match shippers with carriers more efficiently, improving load optimization and reducing empty miles. [1][2]
Visibility Enhancement
2018
Customer Facing
Traditional
Generative
Agentic
Outcome
J.B. Hunt employs AI and machine learning models to improve shipment visibility in real time through partnerships like project44 and Google Cloud, enabling better tracking and proactive issue management for their logistics network. [1][2]

Timeline

2025 Q4: no updates

2025 Q3

1 updates

Discussion on AI’s impact and monetization in J.B. Hunt and trucking; recruiting for AI research scientist roles indicates ongoing investment in AI expertise.

2025 Q2

1 updates

Industry perspective highlights the trucking sector, including J.B. Hunt, decisively investing in AI amid ongoing digital transformation of logistics and supply chains.

2025 Q1: no updates

2024 Q4

1 updates

Launched the Logistics Venture Lab with UP.Labs to foster AI-driven startups targeting big data, generative AI, and emerging logistics challenges.

2024 Q3

1 updates

J.B. Hunt, in partnership with Bridgestone and Kodiak, surpassed 50,000 autonomous miles traveled using an AI-driven technology stack for driverless trucking.

2024 Q2: no updates

2024 Q1: no updates

2023 Q4: no updates

2023 Q3: no updates

2023 Q2

1 updates

J.B. Hunt expanded technology teams utilizing AI, machine learning, virtual reality, and other advanced tools as part of ongoing innovation.

2023 Q1: no updates

2022 Q4: no updates

2022 Q3: no updates

2022 Q2: no updates

2022 Q1: no updates

2021 Q4: no updates

2021 Q3: no updates

2021 Q2: no updates

2021 Q1

2 updates

J.B. Hunt formed a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to develop advanced AI and machine learning solutions for supply chain technology including real-time visibility, price prediction, and enhanced shipper-carrier matching.

2020 Q4

1 updates

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

2020 Q3: no updates

2020 Q2: no updates

2020 Q1: no updates

2019 Q4

1 updates

J.B. Hunt integrated technology platforms with JDA to leverage AI capabilities for real-time, actionable decision-making.

2019 Q3: no updates

2019 Q2: no updates

2019 Q1: no updates

2018 Q4

1 updates

J.B. Hunt partnered with project44 to advance shipment visibility through technology collaboration around the JB Hunt 360 platform.