J.B. Hunt Million Mile Celebration
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“Don’t let your Million Mile Moment only last for today. Know that we love you, we celebrate you, and there is nobody better than J.B. Hunt drivers!”
- Shelley Simpson, President and Chief Executive Officer
People are a part of the foundations of J.B. Hunt. We would not be here without our drivers and their dedication to making each mile – each moment – as safe as possible for everyone on the road.
This dedication and commitment to safe driving has always been something we are proud to celebrate, and as our company has grown along with our driving force, so has the scale of our celebrations.
One of the biggest ways we show drivers our appreciation is through the J.B. Hunt Million Mile Celebration. Throughout this three-day event, we roll out the red carpet for drivers at our corporate headquarters to give them the celebration they deserve for the enormity of the work they do.
What is the Million Mile Celebration?
“You are our hall of famers, and the other drivers look up to you and respect you. And we appreciate what you do.”
- Nick Hobbs, Chief Operating Officer, President of Highway and Final Mile Services® and Executive Vice President
Our Million Mile Celebration has been an annual tradition since our first celebration in 2001, which was the first of its kind in our industry. On average, it takes 7-10 years to reach one million safe miles, making the drivers we celebrate part of an exclusive group. While the details of this event have changed over the years, the heart has stayed the same.
Since 2001, we have invited every J.B. Hunt driver who reached two million or more safe miles over the previous year to come to our Million Mile event and see our entire company come together to cheer them on. We treat these drivers to a dinner party and awards luncheon, where they speak with our company leaders and get to see our Million Mile Wall of Fame. For many drivers, this is the first time they see their name etched on the wall along with every other J.B. Hunt million-mile driver in history. But the Walk of Fame is the cornerstone event.
During the Walk of Fame, our drivers go through the halls of our corporate offices that are lined with people cheering and celebrating them – and their families – for all they have achieved. We look forward to this event each year, and each year our pride grows for the people who mean so much to us.
For Adrian, a two-million-mile safe driver, his celebration this year – especially the Walk of Fame – was an experience that allowed him to live in the moment and appreciate his journey.
“Everything about it, from beginning to now, has been more than I expected,” he said. “I really enjoyed the walk – I just got into the moment. I’m really happy.”
Adrian’s wife, Shanear, was able to attend the celebration with him. She says that seeing him be able to step outside of his day-to-day job and recognize his accomplishments was an emotional moment for both of them.
“As a dad, he’s more concerned about the job, and he’s not thinking about the journey,” she said. “That’s why I get teared up, because I remember his journey even if he doesn’t.”
Million Mile Safe Driving Award
A huge part of the recognition our million-mile drivers receive is the bonus they get for each new milestone they surpass. Combined, these bonuses can equal up to
- $125,000 for each million-mile driver throughout their career.
- One-million-mile drivers receive a bonus of $5,000
- Two-million-mile drivers receive a bonus of $10,000
- Three-million-mile drivers receive a bonus of $20,000
- Four-million-mile drivers receive a bonus of $40,000
- Five-million-mile drivers receive a bonus of $50,000
This year, we honored 54 drivers who reached two million or more miles. Our drivers are committed to the highest standards of safety, so we are committed to recognizing their achievements in a way that not only rewards their safe driving but helps shape our culture.
“On behalf of J.B. Hunt, your peers and everyone who shares the road with you, thank you. Thank you for your commitment to safety, thank you for the example you have set for newer drivers of what is possible and thanks for demonstrating excellence on the road.”
- Rachel Christensen, Vice President, Operations
Driven for You™
Celebrating safety milestones together and showing our drivers the appreciation they deserve is important to us. We’re a company founded by a driver, so we know drivers are key to our success.
Are you ready to take the next step toward a career with a company that’s driven for you? Give us a call at 1-877-791-9458 or fill out our short form to start your journey today.
