Record earnings for J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported Thursday record revenues and earnings for the first quarter of 2012.

The freight hauler and logistics specialist said revenue for the quarter was $1.17 billion, which was up 17 percent from the same period last year.

Operating income was $117 million, up 30 percent.

Earnings per share were 57 cents, compared to 40 cents a share in the first quarter of last year.

Net earnings were $67.7 million for the quarter.

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