{
  "id": 14957873,
  "title": "J.B. Hunt experiences growing pains in Q3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/j-b-hunt-experiences-growing-pains-in-q3",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:20:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/j-b-hunt-experiences-growing-pains-in-q3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported a 20% increase in third-quarter revenue to $3.68 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations. Despite significant cost pressures, including a $50 million impact from diesel prices, driver hiring costs and cargo claims, the company managed to report earnings per share of $1.82, which was 6 cents higher year-over-year and 1 cent above expectations. CEO Shelley Simpson assured analysts that the current cost-price mismatch was typical and expected, and that better pricing would come with higher revenues. Intermodal revenue grew 20% year-over-year to $1.83 billion, largely due to increased loads and revenue per load. The company's dedicated unit's operating ratio deteriorated by 360 basis points, driven by higher driver costs, medical claims, and insurance premiums. However, management remains optimistic, stating that improved rates and cost management could restore margins to the long-term target range of 10% to 12% by the end of next year.",
  "summary": "J.B. Hunt Transport Services’ third quarter displayed growth pains and other cost pressures, but management said this was likely a speed bump on the road to recovery. The post J.B. Hunt experiences growing pains in Q3 appeared first on FreightWaves .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}