J.B. Hunt Transport Companies Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of many largest provide chain options suppliers in North America, not too long ago introduced that Jodi Edwards, a 25-year profession firm driver, was not too long ago named Driver of the Yr by the Girls In Trucking Affiliation (WIT). 

All through her profession, Edwards has earned a number of regional driver-of-the-year and security recognitions. Practically 13 years after reaching her first million protected miles pushed, she surpassed two million miles this yr in January, showcasing her dedication day-in and day-out to being the most effective on the highway. 

“I’m drastically honored and humbled to obtain this recognition,” mentioned Edwards. “I wish to thank my household for his or her help and persistence, J.B. Hunt for offering me with the chance and management, and Girls In Trucking for all they do to make driving a greater profession choice for ladies. I do what I do as a result of I find it irresistible, and I hope others will discover as a lot pleasure and fervour for being a driver as I’ve for many years.”

Edwards, who started her intermodal driving profession with J.B. Hunt in 1998, was one in every of three drivers to obtain the WIT distinction this yr, an unprecedented transfer by the group. She is the primary J.B. Hunt driver to be acknowledged with the celebrated honor and has served on WIT’s Picture Crew since 2016, offering an vital voice and ally for ladies all through the transportation {industry}. As a part of the Picture Crew, Edwards has mentored others getting into the {industry} whereas serving to showcase the occupation as a fantastic profession alternative for ladies. Her efforts with WIT embrace internet hosting ride-a-longs with authorities and group officers, partaking in WIT occasions and panel discussions, and taking part in interviews with commerce and nationwide media retailers, together with WIT’s weekly radio present on SiriusXM.

“We’re immensely happy with Jodi and the instance she units for our drivers and others within the {industry},” mentioned Nick Hobbs, chief working officer and president of contract providers at J.B. Hunt. “All through her profession, she has proven unwavering dedication to offering industry-leading service whereas enabling these round her with coaching and help. Her management speaks volumes to her integrity and professionalism, paving the way in which for her fellow drivers to comply with.”

As an organization driver, Edwards’ dedication to J.B. Hunt’s security tradition is exemplary. She has been a Smith System licensed teacher and driver coach for greater than 10 years, having spent numerous hours mentoring the subsequent technology of protected driving professionals. 

“Jodi’s truthful and clever method units her aside, making her a fantastic consultant for all drivers within the {industry},” mentioned Mildred Hernandez, transportation supervisor at J.B. Hunt and Edwards’ supervisor for a few years. “She constantly demonstrates her distinctive driving means, reliability and dedication to J.B. Hunt, surpassing all expectations over the 30-plus years I’ve spent within the {industry}.”

Moreover, Edwards has volunteered on a number of events to help the corporate’s contributions to Wreaths Throughout America, an {industry} occasion that remembers fallen veterans in the course of the vacation season. Her efforts have helped the corporate ship hundreds of wreaths from Maine to nationwide cemeteries all through the nation.

Edwards will be part of greater than 50 drivers at J.B. Hunt company headquarters in Lowell, Arkansas, in Could for the corporate’s twenty third annual Million Mile Celebration, recognizing firm drivers who achieved two, three, 4 and 5 million protected miles pushed inside the previous yr. Since its inception in 1996, greater than 4,600 drivers have been acknowledged for reaching a minimum of a million protected miles. Million Mile drivers are thought-about the legacy of the corporate’s security tradition shared by its folks.

About J.B. Hunt  

 J.B. Hunt’s imaginative and prescient is to create probably the most environment friendly transportation community in North America. The corporate’s industry-leading options and mode-neutral method generate worth for purchasers by eliminating waste, decreasing prices and enhancing provide chain visibility. Powered by one of many largest company-owned fleets within the nation and third-party capability by way of its J.B. Hunt 360°® digital freight market, J.B. Hunt can meet the distinctive transport wants of any enterprise, from first mile to last supply, and each cargo in-between. Via disciplined investments in its folks, expertise and capability, J.B. Hunt is delivering distinctive worth and repair that allow long-term development for the corporate and its stakeholders.

J.B. Hunt Transport Companies Inc. is a Fortune 500 firm, an S&P 500 firm and a part of the Dow Jones Transportation Common. Its inventory trades on NASDAQ below the ticker image JBHT. J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is an entirely owned subsidiary of JBHT. The corporate’s providers embrace intermodal, devoted, refrigerated, truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single supply, final mile, transload and extra. For extra data, go to www.jbhunt.com.