J.B. Hunt hands nearly $1M to million-mile drivers

CCJ Staff (CCJ)

Dec 12, 2016

Updated Dec 13, 2016

A group of J.B. Hunt drivers was awarded $890,000 in bonuses during a two-day Million Mile Celebration hosted by the fleet in October.

The event honored 73 of the company’s drivers who achieved two and three million safe, accident-free miles.

The drivers were treated to a barbecue, live music with Lonestar lead singer Richie McDonald, an awards luncheon and ceremony and more.

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