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
J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive |
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Lowell, Arkansas |
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(479) 820-0000 |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 13, 2005, we issued a news release announcing a $10 million lead gift to the University of Arkansas to facilitate the construction of the new Center for Academic Excellence.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibit 99.1 News release issued by the registrant on October 13, 2005.
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 13th day of October 2005.
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/s/ Kirk Thompson |
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Kirk Thompson |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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/s/ Jerry W. Walton |
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Jerry W. Walton |
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Executive Vice President, Finance and |
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Administration, |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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/s/ Donald G. Cope |
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Donald G. Cope |
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Senior Vice President, Controller, |
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Chief Accounting Officer |
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