jbhunt_8k-041612.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 16, 2012
J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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Arkansas
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0-11757
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71-0335111
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
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Commission File Number
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(IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
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615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
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Lowell, Arkansas
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72745
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(479) 820-0000
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
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(ZIP CODE)
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(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTOR
Mr. William J. Shea, Jr., who has served as a member of our Board of Directors since 2011, resigned his position effective April 16, 2012. Mr. Shea resigned to pursue other business opportunities and not as a result of any disagreement with the Company relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
We thank Mr. Shea for his service to our Company and plan to fill this open position on our Board when a qualified candidate is identified. The Board does not expect to nominate a candidate to fill this vacancy prior to the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 26, 2012.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Lowell, Arkansas, on the 16th day of April 2012.
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J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
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By:
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/s/ John N. Roberts
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John N. Roberts
President and Chief Executive Officer
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By:
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/s/ David G. Mee
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David G. Mee
Executive Vice President, Finance and
Administration, Chief Financial Officer, and
Principal Accounting Officer
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