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Exhibit 99.1


J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Contact:  David G. Mee
615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive
Executive Vice President, Finance/Administration
Lowell, Arkansas 72745
and Chief Financial Officer
(NASDAQ:  JBHT)
(479) 820-8363

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


J. B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC. REPORTS REVENUES AND EARNINGS
FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
 
§     Fourth Quarter 2010 Revenue:
$1.02 billion;  up 16%
§     Fourth Quarter 2010 Operating Income:
$97   million;  up 33%
§     Fourth Quarter 2010 EPS:
46 cents vs.  32 cents
   
§     Full Year 2010 Revenue:
$3.79 billion;  up 18%
§     Full Year 2010 Operating Income:
$348 million;  up 40%
§     Full Year 2010 EPS:
$1.56 vs. $1.05


 
LOWELL, ARKANSAS, January 28, 2011 -  J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., (NASDAQ:JBHT) announced fourth quarter 2010 net earnings of $ 57.9 million, or diluted earnings per share of 46 cents vs. 2009 fourth quarter earnings of $41.7 million, or 32 cents per diluted share.

Total operating revenue for the current quarter was $1.02 billion compared with $877 million for the fourth quarter 2009.  This increase in operating revenue was primarily attributable to 13% higher Intermodal segment volumes and revenue growth in our Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) and Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) segments.  Current quarter operating revenue, excluding fuel surcharges, increased 13% vs. the comparable quarter 2009.

Operating income for the current quarter increased to $97.3 million vs. $72.9 million for the fourth quarter 2009.  This increase was primarily due to a 30% increase in Intermodal operating income and positive Truck operating income vs. a loss last year.

Compared with the same period 2009, net interest expense in the current quarter was up $1.4 million, primarily due to higher debt levels.  The effective income tax rate for the current quarter was 35.1% vs. 40.7% in 2009.  This decrease in the effective tax rate was related to the resolution of uncertain tax positions and a sale last year of all the Company’s interest in Transplace, which increased last year’s tax rate.

“In 2010, we continued our strategic mission of integrating our distinct and complementary services, while simultaneously maintaining execution discipline in our four business segments.  Our portfolio of services offers a comprehensive approach to the supply chain solutions we can provide our customers.

“By taking a more ‘horizontal view’ of the flow of inventory beginning with 1) manufacturing and importing, 2) various distribution channels, 3) retail replenishment and 4) final delivery to the consumer, we see a growing correlation in our ability to provide a higher level of value to our customers. Collaborating with strategically minded clients in pursuit of new ways to connect our services and generate increased efficiencies continues to be a priority.

”We are generally pleased with the year’s progress of all of our businesses, given the sluggish and prolonged macroeconomic conditions under which we operate.  Attention to revenue quality and the appropriate addition of assets across all business segments remain a constant focus. We are especially pleased with the continued efforts shown by our employee associates who safely deliver industry-leading service and strive for improved asset utilization,” said John N. Roberts III, President and CEO.
 
 
 

 
 
Segment Information:

Intermodal (JBI)
§
Fourth Quarter 2010 Segment Revenue:
$588 million;  up 20%
§
Fourth Quarter 2010 Operating Income:
$69.9 million; up 30%

JBI’s increased revenue for the current quarter was driven by a 13% increase in load count, base price increases of 2% and higher fuel surcharges over the same quarter a year ago.  Volume increases for the eastern network were 23% while transcontinental business grew at 10% from the same period 2009.  West coast demand remained strong, continuing the need for abnormally high levels of empty repositions. We had approximately 45,700 containers and trailers at year end to be well positioned for 2011 growth.

Operating income improved 30% over the same period last year.  This improvement was mostly driven by increases in volume and modest price recovery.  Our focus on cost reduction, increased container utilization and reduced usage of outside dray services also contributed to the improvement in margin from the same quarter 2009. Railroad service was consistent throughout the current quarter and contributed to our ability to meet peak demand levels in different parts of the country.

Demand for expanded intermodal services continued as new over the road freight conversion opportunities were identified.  Pricing continued to recover as railroad, driver and equipment cost increases were able to be passed through to customers as contracts came due.


Dedicated Contract Services (DCS)
§
Fourth quarter 2010 Segment Revenue:
$238 million:  up 15%
§
Fourth quarter 2010 Operating Income:
$19.6 million; up 5%

DCS revenue increased 15% while revenue, excluding fuel surcharges, increased 13% over the same period 2009.  Revenue in our delivery channel, defined as delivering product to its point of consumption, increased 28% and revenue in our replenishment channel, defined as delivering product to point of sale, increased 21% vs. the same quarter 2009. The revenue increases in delivery and replenishment channels related to new contracts awarded in each channel.  Revenue in our capacity channel, which has more traditional truck-load characteristics, declined 22% as we continued to move away from this highly competitive business.

Operating income increased 5% vs. the same quarter 2009.  Our productivity increased 6% vs. same quarter 2009.  We define productivity as revenue per truck per week, excluding fuel surcharges.  The leverage we gained in the current quarter due to increases in revenue and productivity was diluted by unusually high casualty and workers’ compensation costs in the current quarter.


Truck (JBT)
§
Fourth Quarter 2010 Segment Revenue:
$118 million;  up 0.1%
§
Fourth Quarter 2010 Operating Income:
$4.4 million vs. $(1.3) million

JBT revenue for the current quarter increased slightly vs. the same period 2009 despite a 10% reduction in tractors year-over-year.  Excluding fuel surcharges, current quarter revenue decreased 2% vs. the same quarter 2009.  At the end of the current quarter, our tractor count was 2,588 vs. 2,861 in 2009.

Rate per mile, excluding fuel surcharges, gained 8% over the same period in 2009.  Moreover, the average length of haul was 4% longer than a year ago, multiplying the effect of the year-over-year rate change.  Rates from consistent shippers improved year-over-year by 5.1% and spot prices gained 9.5%.

Fuel prices increased significantly throughout the quarter.  Our current quarter fuel cost per gallon was 16% above the fourth quarter 2009 and 9% over the last quarter.

 
 

 
 
Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS)
§
Fourth Quarter 2010 Segment Revenue:
$83 million;   up 24%
§
Fourth Quarter 2010 Operating Income:
$3.3 million;  up 89%

ICS revenue increased 24% vs. fourth quarter 2009, due to a 6% increase in load volume and higher pricing in both our contractual and transactional business. Our gross profit  (gross revenue less purchased transportation expense) increased 20% to $11.4 million from fourth quarter 2009, however our  gross profit margin decreased to 13.8% in the current quarter vs. 14.2% last year due to higher transportation costs and higher fuel prices. Our carrier base increased 14% and our end of period employee count increased 2% compared to fourth quarter 2009.


Cash Flow and Capitalization:

At December 31, 2010, we had total debt outstanding of $654 million on various debt instruments compared to $565 million at December 31, 2009 and $649 million at September 30, 2010.

Our net capital expenditures for the year ended 2010 approximated $226 million vs. $249 million in 2009.  At December 21, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $7.7 million.

During the current quarter we used $76 million to purchase approximately 2 million shares of our common stock.  At December 31, 2010, we had approximately $249 million remaining under a previously announced $500 million share repurchase authorization.  Actual shares outstanding at December 31, 2010 were approximately 121 million.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are based on information currently available.  Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in Item 1A of our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to the extent we become aware that it will not be achieved for any reason.  This press release and additional information will be available to interested parties at our web site, www.jbhunt.com.

 
 

 
 
J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
% Of
         
% Of
 
   
Amount
   
Revenue
   
Amount
   
Revenue
 
                         
Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge revenues
  $ 873,522           $ 769,716        
Fuel surcharge revenues
    146,490             107,237        
     Total operating revenues
    1,020,012       100.0 %     876,953       100.0 %
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
     Rents and purchased transportation
    470,252       46.1 %     397,061       45.3 %
     Salaries, wages and employee benefits
    237,176       23.3 %     209,547       23.9 %
     Fuel and fuel taxes
    94,189       9.2 %     79,068       9.0 %
     Depreciation and amortization
    50,094       4.9 %     47,491       5.4 %
     Operating supplies and expenses
    37,987       3.7 %     37,197       4.2 %
     Insurance and claims
    13,538       1.3 %     12,773       1.5 %
     General and administrative expenses, net of asset dispositions
    8,389       0.8 %     9,326       1.1 %
     Operating taxes and licenses
    6,864       0.7 %     7,113       0.8 %
     Communication and utilities
    4,175       0.5 %     4,441       0.5 %
        Total operating expenses
    922,664       90.5 %     804,017       91.7 %
        Operating income
    97,348       9.5 %     72,936       8.3 %
Net interest expense
    8,164       0.8 %     6,790       0.8 %
Equity in operations of affiliated companies
    -       -       (4,075 )     (0.5 %)
        Earnings before income taxes
    89,184       8.7 %     70,221       8.0 %
Income taxes
    31,331       3.0 %     28,556       3.3 %
        Net earnings
  $ 57,853       5.7 %   $ 41,665       4.8 %
Average diluted shares outstanding
    125,413               130,092          
        Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.46             $ 0.32          
 

 
 

 

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
   
   
Twelve Months Ended December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
% Of
         
% Of
 
   
Amount
   
Revenue
   
Amount
   
Revenue
 
                         
Operating revenues, excluding fuel surcharge revenues
  $ 3,277,218           $ 2,877,052        
Fuel surcharge revenues
    516,267             326,269        
     Total operating revenues
    3,793,485       100.0 %     3,203,321       100.0 %
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
     Rents and purchased transportation
    1,711,204       45.1 %     1,398,109       43.6 %
     Salaries, wages and employee benefits
    911,028       24.0 %     798,272       24.9 %
     Fuel and fuel taxes
    343,700       9.1 %     273,521       8.5 %
     Depreciation and amortization
    197,062       5.2 %     189,045       5.9 %
     Operating supplies and expenses
    152,500       4.0 %     151,887       4.7 %
     Insurance and claims
    48,280       1.3 %     50,797       1.6 %
     General and administrative expenses, net of asset dispositions
    37,017       1.0 %     47,407       1.5 %
     Operating taxes and licenses
    26,895       0.7 %     28,014       0.9 %
     Communication and utilities
    18,174       0.4 %     18,298       0.6 %
        Total operating expenses
    3,445,860       90.8 %     2,955,350       92.3 %
        Operating income
    347,625       9.2 %     247,971       7.7 %
Net interest expense
    27,931       0.8 %     27,359       0.9 %
Equity in operations of affiliated companies
    -       -       (3,456 )     (0.1 %)
        Earnings before income taxes
    319,694       8.4 %     224,068       7.0 %
Income taxes
    120,077       3.1 %     87,633       2.7 %
        Net earnings
  $ 199,617       5.3 %   $ 136,435       4.3 %
Average diluted shares outstanding
    127,767               129,462          
        Diluted earnings per share
  $ 1.56             $ 1.05          
 

 
 

 

Financial Information By Segment
 
(in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
   
   
Three Months Ended December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
% Of
         
% Of
 
   
Amount
   
Total
   
Amount
   
Total
 
                         
Revenue
                       
                         
     Intermodal
  $ 588,020       58 %   $ 491,830       56 %
     Dedicated
    237,855       23 %     206,440       24 %
     Truck
    118,048       12 %     117,890       13 %
     Integrated Capacity Solutions
    82,929       8 %     66,838       8 %
          Subtotal
    1,026,852       101 %     882,998       101 %
          Intersegment eliminations
    (6,840 )     (1 %)     (6,045 )     (1 %)
               Consolidated revenue
  $ 1,020,012       100 %   $ 876,953       100 %
                                 
                                 
Operating income
                               
                                 
     Intermodal
  $ 69,884       72 %   $ 53,699       74 %
     Dedicated
    19,614       20 %     18,668       26 %
     Truck
    4,397       5 %     (1,272 )     (2 %)
     Integrated Capacity Solutions
    3,261       3 %     1,722       2 %
     Other (1)
    192       0 %     119       0 %
          Operating income
  $ 97,348       100 %   $ 72,936       100 %

 
 
   
Twelve Months Ended December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
         
% Of
         
% Of
 
   
Amount
   
Total
   
Amount
   
Total
 
                         
Revenue
                       
                         
     Intermodal
  $ 2,141,200       56 %   $ 1,764,223       55 %
     Dedicated
    906,760       24 %     756,882       24 %
     Truck
    479,475       13 %     446,716       14 %
     Integrated Capacity Solutions
    290,914       8 %     259,074       8 %
          Subtotal
    3,818,349       101 %     3,226,895       101 %
          Intersegment eliminations
    (24,864 )     (1 %)     (23,574 )     (1 %)
               Consolidated revenue
  $ 3,793,485       100 %   $ 3,203,321       100 %
                                 
                                 
Operating income
                               
                                 
     Intermodal
  $ 237,232       68 %   $ 183,377       74 %
     Dedicated
    82,407       24 %     62,973       25 %
     Truck
    18,698       5 %     (11,531 )     (4 %)
     Integrated Capacity Solutions
    9,275       3 %     13,103       5 %
     Other (1)
    13       0 %     49       0 %
          Operating income
  $ 347,625       100 %   $ 247,971       100 %
 
 
 
(1)   Includes corporate support activity
 
 
 

 
   
Operating Statistics by Segment
 
(unaudited)
 
             
   
Three Months Ended December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Intermodal
           
             
     Loads
    285,581       252,027  
     Average length of haul
    1,782       1,806  
     Revenue per load
  $ 2,059     $ 1,951  
     Average tractors during the period *
    2,665       2,312  
                 
     Tractors (end of period)
               
          Company-owned
    2,592       2,303  
          Independent contractor
    81       5  
               Total tractors
    2,673       2,308  
                 
     Trailing equipment (end of period)
    45,666       40,170  
     Average effective trailing equipment usage
    43,834       40,006  
                 
Dedicated
               
                 
     Loads
    355,047       320,804  
     Average length of haul
    197       202  
     Revenue per truck per week**
  $ 4,076     $ 3,783  
     Average trucks during the period***
    4,573       4,357  
                 
     Trucks (end of period)
               
          Company-owned
    4,259       3,969  
          Independent contractor
    23       31  
          Customer-owned (Dedicated operated)
    357       358  
               Total trucks
    4,639       4,358  
                 
     Trailing equipment (end of period)
    10,688       9,739  
     Average effective trailing equipment usage
    12,323       11,796  
                 
Truck
               
                 
     Loads
    109,923       126,317  
     Average length of haul
    530       511  
     Loaded miles (000)
    57,451       63,929  
     Total miles (000)
    65,901       74,073  
     Average nonpaid empty miles per load
    74.9       74.9  
     Revenue per tractor per week**
  $ 3,445     $ 3,087  
     Average tractors during the period *
    2,707       3,035  
                 
     Tractors (end of period)
               
          Company-owned
    1,697       1,698  
          Independent contractor
    891       1,163  
               Total tractors
    2,588       2,861  
                 
     Trailers (end of period)
    10,115       12,550  
     Average effective trailing equipment usage
    8,739       10,465  
                 
Integrated Capacity Solutions
               
                 
     Loads
    61,538       57,887  
     Revenue per load
  $ 1,348     $ 1,155  
     Gross profit margin
    13.8 %     14.2 %
     Employee count (end of period)
    329       323  
     Approximate number of third-party carriers (end of period)
    25,600       22,400  
                 
                 
* Includes company-owned and independent contractor tractors
               
** Using weighted workdays
               
*** Includes company-owned, independent contractor, and customer-owned trucks
         
 
 
 

 
   
Operating Statistics by Segment
 
(unaudited)
 
             
   
Twelve Months Ended December 31
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Intermodal
           
             
     Loads
    1,075,027       915,413  
     Average length of haul
    1,777       1,796  
     Revenue per load
  $ 1,992     $ 1,927  
     Average tractors during the period *
    2,531       2,206  
                 
     Tractors (end of period)
               
          Company-owned
    2,592       2,303  
          Independent contractor
    81       5  
               Total tractors
    2,673       2,308  
                 
     Trailing equipment (end of period)
    45,666       40,170  
     Average effective trailing equipment usage
    41,434       37,182  
                 
Dedicated
               
                 
     Loads
    1,383,565       1,209,055  
     Average length of haul
    197       207  
     Revenue per truck per week**
  $ 3,956     $ 3,384  
     Average trucks during the period***
    4,468       4,382  
                 
     Trucks (end of period)
               
          Company-owned
    4,259       3,969  
          Independent contractor
    23       31  
          Customer-owned (Dedicated operated)
    357       358  
               Total trucks
    4,639       4,358  
                 
     Trailing equipment (end of period)
    10,688       9,739  
     Average effective trailing equipment usage
    12,297       12,136  
                 
Truck
               
                 
     Loads
    465,493       498,426  
     Average length of haul
    522       486  
     Loaded miles (000)
    240,088       241,281  
     Total miles (000)
    274,857       279,589  
     Average nonpaid empty miles per load
    68.7       73.8  
     Revenue per tractor per week**
  $ 3,370     $ 2,809  
     Average tractors during the period*
    2,788       3,120  
                 
     Tractors (end of period)
               
          Company-owned
    1,697       1,698  
          Independent contractor
    891       1,163  
               Total tractors
    2,588       2,861  
                 
     Trailers (end of period)
    10,115       12,550  
     Average effective trailing equipment usage
    9,329       10,177  
                 
Integrated Capacity Solutions
               
                 
     Loads
    230,726       237,378  
     Revenue per load
  $ 1,261     $ 1,091  
     Gross profit margin
    14.2 %     17.9 %
     Employee count (end of period)
    329       323  
     Approximate number of third-party carriers (end of period)
    25,600       22,400  
                 
                 
* Includes company-owned and independent contractor tractors
               
** Using weighted workdays
               
*** Includes company-owned, independent contractor, and customer-owned trucks
         

 
 

 

J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
             
   
December 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
ASSETS
           
     Current assets:
           
          Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 7,651     $ 7,843  
          Accounts Receivable
    351,187       310,339  
          Prepaid expenses and other
    103,807       74,283  
               Total current assets
    462,645       392,465  
     Property and equipment
    2,338,336       2,192,947  
          Less accumulated depreciation
    858,852       748,276  
               Net property and equipment
    1,479,484       1,444,671  
     Other assets
    19,531       19,778  
    $ 1,961,660     $ 1,856,914  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
     Current liabilities:
               
          Current debt
  $ 200,000     $ -  
          Trade accounts payable
    192,103       191,347  
          Claims accruals
    32,641       18,545  
          Accrued payroll
    57,149       34,651  
          Other accrued expenses
    19,191       14,170  
          Deferred income taxes
    8,865       10,505  
               Total current liabilities
    509,949       269,218  
                 
     Long-term debt
    454,207       565,000  
     Other long-term liabilities
    39,480       35,581  
     Deferred income taxes
    385,003       343,262  
     Stockholders' equity
    573,021       643,853  
    $ 1,961,660     $ 1,856,914  
 

 
Supplemental Data
 
(unaudited)
 
             
   
December 31, 2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
             
Actual shares outstanding at end of period (000)
    121,490       127,242  
                 
Book value per actual share outstanding at end of period
  $ 4.72     $ 5.06  
                 
                 
                 
   
Twelve Months Ended December 31
 
      2010       2009  
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities (000)
  $ 428,078     $ 356,923  
                 
Net capital expenditures (000)
  $ 225,932     $ 249,473  

 
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