J.B. Hunt is partnering with the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas on a diversity and inclusion initiative that aims to impact the transportation and logistics industry and to address industry challenges. -AR Money & Politics

• JB Hunt will commit $2.25 million to the project, comprised of $1.5 million to the UA, and another $750,000 designated for the J.B. Hunt Center of Excellence.
• John Roberts, President and CEO of JB Hunt says, "The collaboration will help educate and promote the value of an inclusive workplace, one that respects the individual and creates a welcoming environment for all ideas, values, and beliefs."