J.B. Hunt Driver Jodi Edwards Earns Driver of the Year Recognition From Women in Trucking
02 Aprile 2024 - 4:22PM
Business Wire
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the
largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, is proud
to announce that Jodi Edwards, a 25-year career company driver, was
recently named Driver of the Year by the Women In Trucking
Association (WIT).
Throughout her career, Edwards has earned multiple regional
driver-of-the-year and safety recognitions. Nearly 13 years after
achieving her first million safe miles driven, she surpassed two
million miles this year in January, showcasing her dedication
day-in and day-out to being one of the best on the road.
“I am greatly honored and humbled to receive this recognition,”
said Edwards. “I want to thank my family for their support and
patience, J.B. Hunt for providing me with the opportunity and
leadership, and Women In Trucking for all they do to make driving a
better career option for women. I do what I do because I love it,
and I hope others will find as much joy and passion for being a
driver as I have for decades.”
Edwards, who began her intermodal driving career with J.B. Hunt
in 1998, was one of three drivers to receive the WIT distinction
this year, an unprecedented move by the organization. She is the
first J.B. Hunt driver to be recognized with the prestigious honor
and has served on WIT’s Image Team since 2016, providing an
important voice and ally for women throughout the transportation
industry. As part of the Image Team, Edwards has mentored others
entering the industry while helping showcase the profession as a
great career opportunity for women. Her efforts with WIT include
hosting ride-a-longs with government and organization officials,
engaging in WIT events and panel discussions, and participating in
interviews with trade and national media outlets, including WIT’s
weekly radio show on SiriusXM.
“We are immensely proud of Jodi and the example she sets for our
drivers and others in the industry,” said Nick Hobbs, chief
operating officer and president of contract services at J.B. Hunt.
“Throughout her career, she has shown unwavering dedication to
providing industry-leading service while enabling those around her
with training and support. Her leadership speaks volumes to her
integrity and professionalism, paving the way for her fellow
drivers to follow.”
As a company driver, Edwards’ commitment to J.B. Hunt’s safety
culture is exemplary. She has been a Smith System certified
instructor and driver trainer for more than 10 years, having spent
countless hours mentoring the next generation of safe driving
professionals.
“Jodi’s fair and wise approach sets her apart, making her a
great representative for all drivers in the industry,” said Mildred
Hernandez, transportation manager at J.B. Hunt and Edwards’ manager
for many years. “She consistently demonstrates her exceptional
driving ability, reliability and dedication to J.B. Hunt,
surpassing all expectations over the 30-plus years I've spent in
the industry.”
Additionally, Edwards has volunteered on multiple occasions to
support the company’s contributions to Wreaths Across America, an
industry event that remembers fallen veterans during the holiday
season. Her efforts have helped the company deliver thousands of
wreaths from Maine to national cemeteries throughout the
country.
Edwards will join more than 50 drivers at J.B. Hunt corporate
headquarters in Lowell, Arkansas, in May for the company’s 23rd
annual Million Mile Celebration, recognizing company drivers who
achieved two, three, four and five million safe miles driven within
the past year. Since its inception in 1996, more than 4,600 drivers
have been recognized for achieving at least one million safe miles.
Million Mile drivers are considered the legacy of the company’s
safety culture shared by its people.
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt’s vision is to create the most efficient
transportation network in North America. The company’s
industry-leading solutions and mode-neutral approach generate value
for customers by eliminating waste, reducing costs and enhancing
supply chain visibility. Powered by one of the largest
company-owned fleets in the country and third-party capacity
through its J.B. Hunt 360°® digital freight marketplace, J.B. Hunt
can meet the unique shipping needs of any business, from first mile
to final delivery, and every shipment in-between. Through
disciplined investments in its people, technology and capacity,
J.B. Hunt is delivering exceptional value and service that enable
long-term growth for the company and its stakeholders.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. is a Fortune 500 company, an
S&P 500 company and a component of the Dow Jones Transportation
Average. Its stock trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol JBHT.
J.B. Hunt Transport Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of JBHT. The
company’s services include intermodal, dedicated, refrigerated,
truckload, less-than-truckload, flatbed, single source, last mile,
transload and more. For more information, visit www.jbhunt.com.
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