# Shelley Simpson

> Shelley Simpson is president and chief executive officer of J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. She joined the company as an hourly customer service representative in 1994, helped create its Integrated Capacity Solutions brokerage business in 2007 and led the strategic direction and launch of J.B. Hunt 360. She became company president in August 2022 and CEO on July 1, 2024.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
- **Organizations:** J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business Dean’s Executive Advisory Board, University of Arkansas Razorback Foundation, Business Roundtable
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in marketing management, University of Arkansas
- **Known for:** Helped create and lead Integrated Capacity Solutions; the business reached $1 billion in revenue a decade after its 2007 launch., Led strategic direction and launch of the J.B. Hunt 360 digital freight marketplace., 2016 Distinguished Woman in Logistics award from Women In Trucking.

## Career timeline

- **1994** — Graduated from the University of Arkansas and joined J.B. Hunt as an hourly customer service representative.
- **Before 2007** — Held roles in pricing, economic analysis, finance and administration.
- **2007** — Helped create Integrated Capacity Solutions and became president of the business segment.
- **2011** — Added chief marketing officer responsibilities.
- **2014** — Added the presidency of the Truckload business segment.
- **2017** — Became chief commercial officer and president of Highway Services; led strategic direction and launch of J.B. Hunt 360.
- **2020** — Added executive vice president of people and human resources responsibilities.
- **2022-08** — Became company president, effective August 1.
- **2024-07** — Became chief executive officer effective July 1, retaining the presidency; first woman CEO of J.B. Hunt.

## Achievements

- Helped create and lead Integrated Capacity Solutions; the business reached $1 billion in revenue a decade after its 2007 launch.
- Led strategic direction and launch of the J.B. Hunt 360 digital freight marketplace.
- 2016 Distinguished Woman in Logistics award from Women In Trucking.
- 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award.
- 2024 AWESOME Legendary Leadership Award.
- Selected as a University of Arkansas Walton College commencement speaker in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 15, J.B. Hunt reported Q3 2026 revenue of $3.68 billion, up 20% year over year, and operating income of $247.1 million, up 2%, with Simpson continuing as president and CEO.
- **2025-05** — Named a speaker for the University of Arkansas Walton College spring commencement on May 10.
- **2024-07** — Assumed the CEO role on July 1 while continuing as president.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jbhunt.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-simpson

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