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J.B. Hunt Middle-Mile Logistics Gains Pacific Northwest Reach

Furniture World News Desk on 8/17/2023


In a strategic move to enhance operational capabilities and provide increased value to its clients, J.B. Hunt, has announced the expansion of its middle-mile logistics reach. The company has opened a state-of-the-art terminal in the Pacific Northwest, aimed at extending its service offerings for businesses engaged in shipping to and from Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

The newly established Pacific Northwest terminal serves as a pivotal point for J.B. Hunt's specialized furniture less-than-truckload (LTL) delivery, pool distribution, and shipment consolidation endeavors. Leveraging its expertise in the transportation of furniture, the company boasts low product damage rates for its specialized furniture LTL services.

The terminal's strategic geographical location permits efficient access to metro markets within the region, facilitating seamless straight truck deliveries. J.B. Hunt account managers stationed at the terminal play a pivotal role in overseeing shipments, while drivers maintain the momentum of freight movement to guarantee timely delivery.

Key offerings from the Pacific Northwest terminal encompass:

  • Specialized Furniture LTL: Acknowledging the distinct handling and shipping requisites of furniture, J.B. Hunt has low product damage prevention rates within its specialized furniture LTL services.
  • Pool Distribution: The Pacific Northwest terminal acts as a new pool point distribution location to utilize when moving products through the region. Shipments can be brought to this location for pooling and short-term storage in anticipation of consolidation before delivery.
  • Consolidated Shipments: Combining or consolidating shipments creates options for single delivery, which means it can take fewer carriers and touch points to complete successful deliveries.

Thanks to the new terminal, J.B. Hunt can connect shippers located almost anywhere in the U.S. to delivery capabilities in the Pacific Northwest. If a retailer is in Washington, Oregon or Idaho, their drivers can pick up furniture from multiple manufacturers across the country, use the terminal as a hub and finally deliver the products to the retailer’s warehouse or showroom. And if shipments need to arrive faster, shippers have the option to utilize zone-skipping methods during transport for more efficient delivery.

J.B. Hunt's endeavor to broaden its reach through the Pacific Northwest terminal equips customers with a diverse array of tailor-made solutions while unlocking avenues for substantial cost savings in transportation and distribution.

 

 

About J.B. Hunt 
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is on a mission to create the most efficient transportation network in North America. The company’s industry-leading solutions and mode-neutral approach generate value for customers by eliminating waste, reducing costs and enhancing supply chain visibility. Powered by one of the largest company-owned fleets in the country with more than 162,000 pieces of trailing equipment and nearly one million accessible trucks through its J.B. Hunt 360°® digital freight marketplace, J.B. Hunt can meet the unique shipping needs of any business, from first mile to final delivery, and every shipment in-between. Through disciplined investments in its people, technology and capacity, J.B. Hunt is delivering exceptional value and service that enable long-term growth for the company and its stakeholders.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is a Fortune 500 company, an S&P 500 company and a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average. Its stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. The company’s services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, last mile, transload and more. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.