HUNT J B TRANSPORT SERVICES INC
10-Q, 1995-08-14
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                                  FORM 10-Q

                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                            Washington, D.C. 20549



(Mark One)

/X/          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                     THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For The Quarter Ended June 30, 1995

                                     OR

/ /          TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Commission File Number 0-11757



                       J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

             Arkansas                                     71-0335111
  (State or other jurisdiction                          (I.R.S. Employer
      of incorporation or                              Identification No.)
         organization)

             615 J.B. Hunt Corporate Drive, Lowell, Arkansas  72745
             (Address of principal executive offices, and Zip Code)

                                 (501) 820-0000
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
the filing requirements for at least the past 90 days.

                             YES  X       NO
                                -----       -----


The number of shares of the Company's $.01 par value common stock outstanding
on June 30, 1995 was 38,577,164.




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                                    PART I

                            FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The interim consolidated financial statements contained herein reflect all
adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair
statement of the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows
for the periods presented.  They have been prepared in accordance with Rule
10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all the information and footnotes
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended June
30, 1995 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected
for the entire year ending December 31, 1995.

The interim consolidated financial statements have been reviewed by KPMG
Peat Marwick LLP, independent public accountants.

These interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the Company's latest annual report and Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1994.

                               INDEX
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                      <C>
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Three and Six Months
Ended June 30, 1995 and 1994........................................... Page 3

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
June 30, 1995 and December 31,1994..................................... Page 4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 1995 and 1994................................ Page 5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
as of June 30, 1995.................................................... Page 6

Review Report of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP................................. Page 8

ITEM 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations
and Financial Condition................................................ Page 9
</TABLE>


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                     J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.


                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                   (in thousands, except per share data)
                                (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Three Months Ended      Six Months Ended
                                                 June 30               June 30
                                           -------------------   -------------------
                                             1995       1994       1995       1994
                                           --------   --------   --------   --------
<S>                                          <C>       <C>        <C>         <C>
Operating revenues                         $329,219   $297,735   $638,643   $562,398

Operating expenses:
  Salaries, wages and employee benefits     115,487    100,599    220,604    193,164
  Purchased transportation                   83,362     68,410    160,814    128,774
  Fuel and fuel taxes                        34,555     32,075     70,137     64,468
  Depreciation                               33,755     25,864     65,778     50,356
  Operating supplies and expenses            26,331     20,010     47,318     38,572
  Insurance and claims                       11,974      9,870     22,515     19,062
  Operating taxes and licenses                6,976      7,058     12,855     12,242
  General and administrative expenses         9,588      7,679     15,900     13,688
  Communication and utilities                 3,977      2,985      5,770      5,868
                                           --------   --------   --------   --------
    Total operating expenses                326,005    274,550    621,691    526,194
                                           --------   --------   --------   --------
    Operating income                          3,214     23,185     16,952     36,204
Interest expense                              6,609      4,532     12,585      9,019
                                           --------   --------   --------   --------
    Earnings (loss) before income taxes      (3,395)    18,653      4,367     27,185
Income taxes                                 (1,256)     7,078      1,616      9,884
                                           --------   --------   --------   --------
    Net earnings (loss)                    $ (2,139)  $ 11,575   $  2,751   $ 17,301
                                           ========   ========   ========   ========
Common shares outstanding                    38,569     38,540     38,562     38,521
                                           ========   ========   ========   ========
Earnings (loss) per share:                 $  (0.06)  $   0.37   $   0.07   $   0.45
                                           ========   ========   ========   ========
</TABLE>


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                      J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 (In thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                       June 30, 1995      December 31, 1994
                                       -------------      ------------------
<S>                                     <C>                 <C>
ASSETS
------
Current assets:
  Cash and temporary investments           $    3,233         $    2,142
  Accounts receivable                         144,998            138,295
  Prepaid expenses                             26,272             32,713
  Deferred income taxes                         8,083              8,083
                                           ----------         -----------
    Total current assets                      182,586            181,233
                                           ----------         -----------
Property and equipment                      1,175,424          1,089,235
  Less accumulated depreciation               353,594            299,539
                                           ----------         -----------
    Net property and equipment                821,830            789,696
Other                                          23,230             22,770
                                           ----------         -----------
                                           $1,027,646           $993,699
                                           ==========         ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term debt        $  95,150              68,075
  Trade accounts payable                      73,214              48,847
  Claims accruals                             35,956              34,248
  Accrued expenses                            25,032              24,031
  Other current liabilities                      115               2,720
                                           ----------         -----------
    Total current liabilities                229,467             177,921
                                           ----------         -----------
Long-term debt                               292,506             299,243
Claims accruals                               16,750              16,750
Deferred income taxes                        116,784             121,887
Stockholders' equity                         372,139             377,898
                                           ----------         -----------
                                          $1,027,646            $993,699
                                          ===========         ===========

</TABLE>


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                      J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                Six Months Ended
                                                                     June 30
(In thousands)                                                     (Unaudited)
                                                              ----------------------
                                                                 1995         1994
                                                              ---------    ---------
<S>                                                             <C>          <C>

Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net earnings                                                $   2,751    $  17,301
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
   provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation, net of gain on disposition of equipment        65,778       50,356
    Provision (credit) for noncurrent deferred income taxes      (5,103)       3,419
    Tax benefit of stock options exercised                          287          704
    Changes in assets and liabilities:
      Accounts receivable                                        (6,703)      14,793
      Prepaid expenses                                            6,441       (1,094)
      Trade accounts payable                                     24,367       33,452
      Claims accruals                                             1,708       (2,752)
      Other current liabilities                                  (1,604)       2,200
                                                              ---------    ---------
        Net cash provided by operating activities                87,922      118,379
                                                              ---------    ---------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Additions to property and equipment                          (119,441)    (161,420)
  Proceeds from sale of equipment                                21,529       35,199
  Increase in other assets                                       (5,765)      (6,096)
                                                              ---------    ---------
        Net cash used in investing activities                  (103,677)    (132,317)
                                                              ---------    ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Net borrowings of long-term debt                               20,338       16,158
  Proceeds from sale of treasury stock                              363        1,332
  Dividends paid                                                 (3,855)      (3,849)
                                                              ---------    ---------
        Net cash provided by financing activities                16,846       13,641
                                                              ---------    ---------
        Net increase (decrease) in cash                           1,091         (297)
                                                              ---------    ---------
Cash - beginning of period                                        2,142        3,390
                                                              ---------    ---------
Cash - end of period                                          $   3,233    $   3,093
                                                              =========    =========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Cash paid during the period for:
    Interest                                                  $  12,736    $   9,146
    Income Taxes                                                  3,645        3,431
                                                              =========    =========
</TABLE>


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                      J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.

                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                    (Unaudited)

(1) LONG-TERM DEBT

    Long-term debt consists of (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  6/30/95     12/31/94
                                                  --------    ---------
        <S>                                        <C>          <C>

       Commercial paper                           $207,917     $182,595
       Senior notes payable, interest at 6.25%
         payable semiannually                       99,739       99,723
       Senior notes payable, interest at 7.75%
         payable semiannually                       10,000       10,000
       Senior notes payable, interest at 7.84%
         payable semiannually                       20,000       25,000
       Senior subordinated notes, interest at
         7.80% payable semiannually                 50,000       50,000
                                                  --------    ----------
                                                   387,656      367,318
       Less cureent maturities:                    (95,150)     (68,075)
                                                   --------    ---------
                                                   292,506      299,243
                                                  =========   ==========

</TABLE>

     The Company is authorized to issue up to $250 million in notes under its
commercial paper note program.  The notes are supported by two credit
agreements with a group of banks.  One agreement for $125  million expires
March 31, 1996 and $125 million expires March 31, 1997.

     The 6.25% senior notes were issued on September 1, 1993 and are due on
September 1, 2003.

     The 7.75% senior notes were issued on October 1, 1991 and are payable in
five equal annual installments beginning October 31, 1992.

     The 7.84% senior notes were issued on March 31, 1992 and are payable in
five equal annual installments beginning March 31, 1995.

     The 7.80% senior subordinated notes were issued on October 30, 1992 and
are payable in five equal annual installments beginning October 30, 2000.


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(2)  CAPITAL STOCK

     The Company maintains a Management Incentive Plan that provides various
vehicles to compensate key employees with Company common stock.  A summary of
the restricted and nonstatutory options to purchase Company common stock
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                   Number of
                                    Number of    Option price       shares
                                      shares       per share      exercisable
                                    ---------    ------------     -----------
<S>                                  <C>          <C>               <C>

Outstanding at December 31, 1994     1,334,461   $ 6.00 - 24.63     399,536
                                                                    =======
   Granted                             72,500     15.63 - 19.25
   Exercised                         (100,780)     6.00 - 15.33
   Terminated                         (85,750)    10.83 - 23.00
                                     ---------    --------------

Outstanding at June 30, 1995        1,220,431      9.33 - 24.63     432,856
                                    ==========    ==============    =======
</TABLE>


     On July 20, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors declared a regular
quarterly cash dividend of $.05 per share payable on August 18, 1995 to
stockholders of record on August 2, 1995.


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                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT


The Board of Directors
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.:

We have reviewed the condensed consolidated balance sheet of J.B.
Hunt Transport Services, Inc. and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1995,
and the related condensed consolidated statements of earnings and
cash flows for the three and six months ended June 30, 1995 and 1994,
in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants.

A review of interim financial information consists principally of
obtaining an understanding of the system for the preparation of
interim financial information, applying analytical review procedures
to financial data, and making inquiries of persons responsible for
financial and accounting matters.  It is substantially less in scope
than an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion
regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we
do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications
that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial
statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards, the consolidated balance sheet of J.B. Hunt
Transport Services, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1994,
and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders'
equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented
herein); and in our report dated February 7, 1995, we expressed an
unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.  In
our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 1994, is fairly
presented, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated
balance sheet from which it has been derived.

                                      /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP



Little Rock, Arkansas
July 18, 1995

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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
          FINANCIAL CONDITION

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
attached interim consolidated financial statements and notes thereto,
and with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto for the calendar year ended December 31, 1994.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth the change in amounts and percentage
change between the second quarter of 1995 and the comparable period
in 1994 of certain revenue, expense and operating items.


                   Three Months Ended June 30, 1995 vs. 1994
                     (In thousands except tractor data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                           Increase
                                           (Decrease)          %
                                           In Amounts        Change
                                           ----------        ------
<S>                                           <C>              <C>
Operating revenues                         $ 31,484            11%
                                           ========           ===
Average number of tractors in the fleet         815            12%
                                           ========           ===
Operating expenses:
     Salaries, wages and employee benefits $ 14,888            15%
     Purchased transportation                14,952            22%
                                           --------           ---
     Fuel and fuel taxes                      2,480             8%
     Depreciation                             7,891            31%
                                           --------           ---
     Operating supplies and expenses          6,321            32%
     Insurance and claims                     2,104            21%
                                           --------           ---
     Operating taxes and licenses               (82)           (1%)
     General and administrative expenses      1,909            25%
     Communication and utilities                992            33%
                                           --------           ---
        Total operating expenses             51,455            19%
                                           --------           ---
        Operating income                    (19,971)          (86%)
                                           ========           ====

</TABLE>

   The following discussion relates to the table set forth above and the
attached interim consolidated financial statements for the quarter
ended June 30, 1995 and 1994.

   Operating revenues for the second quarter of 1995 increased 11
percent to $329.2 million, from $297.7 million in the second quarter
of 1994.  The average number of total tractors in the fleet increased
12 percent during the same period.  Truck and intermodal dry van
freight volume was unseasonably soft during the second quarter of
1995.  The soft demand for dry van services also resulted in a
slightly lower revenue per mile, primarily due to changes in freight
mix.  While dry van revenue for the second quarter of 1995 was
essentially equal to 1994, continued growth of specialized carrier

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services such as dedicated contract, logistics, flatbed and special
commodities accounted for the $31 million of increased revenue.

   Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 1995 increased
$51.5 million, or 19 percent, over the comparable period of 1994.
Operating income declined nearly $20 million to $3.2 million.  In
addition to soft demand, the significant decline in operating income
was primarily due to fewer equipment gains, a driver pay increase and
other cost increases.

   Salaries, wages and employee benefits increased 15 percent,
reflecting a pay adjustment implemented in April, 1995 for the
Company's least experienced drivers.  Purchased transportation
increased 22 percent primarily due to continued growth of intermodal
volume and payments to third-party transportation companies for
logistics services.  Fuel and fuel taxes increased at a rate similar
to the increase in revenue with 1995 fuel cost per gallon and miles
per gallon approximately equal to 1994.

   The 31 percent increase in depreciation expense was due to significantly
lower equipment gains in 1995 and higher levels of depreciation expense on a
larger trailing equipment fleet and on-board computer equipment installed in
tractors.  The increase in operating supplies and expenses reflects
significantly higher tractor maintenance costs associated with operating an
older fleet.  The Company may elect to operate slightly older tractors in
certain fleets with local or regional traffic lanes.

   Insurance and claims expense increased 21 percent, primarily due
to unusually high cargo claim costs.  The Company's accident rate and
liability cost in 1995 was similar to 1994.  Operating taxes and
licenses decreased slightly, due, in part, to the growth of
intermodal traffic and a relative decrease in tractor miles.  The 25
percent increase in general and administrative expenses was due
primarily to higher levels of spending for driver advertising and
recruiting and recognition of certain uncollectible accounts
receivable amounts.  Communications and utilities expense increased
33 percent due to certain rate reductions and credits recognized
during the second quarter of 1994.

   Interest expense increased by $2.1 million or 46 percent, primarily related
to higher levels of debt associated with the acquisition of new containers and
chassis.  The effective income tax rate was 37 percent in 1995 and 38 percent in
1994.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

   Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended
June 30, 1995 was $ 87.9 million, compared to $ 118.4 million in
1994.  Cash flow was negatively impacted by lower net earnings in
1995, deferred income tax accruals and an increase in the average
time to collect accounts receivable.  Net additions to property and
equipment during the six months ended June 30, 1995 were $ 97.9
million, compared to $ 126.2 million in 1994.  This decrease
primarily reflects lower capital expenditures for trailing equipment.
With more than 80 percent of the dry van fleet converted to
containers, capital spending for 1995 should remain below 1994 levels.

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     The Company filed a prospectus supplement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on June 14, 1995.  The supplement enables the Company to
sell up to $150 million of medium-term notes, due nine months or more from
the date of issuance.  The exact timing and amount of future note sales has
not been determined.

     The Company plans to fund future capital expenditures with cash provided
by operating activities and additional borrowings, if required.

                                   PART II

                              OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
          None applicable.

ITEM 2.   CHANGES IN SECURITIES
          None applicable.

ITEM 3.   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
          None applicable.

ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

     The annual meeting of stockholders of J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
     was held on May 11, 1995.  Proxies for the meeting were solicited pursuant
     to Regulation  14A of the securities Exchange Act of 1934.  At the meeting,
     stockholders voted on the following resolutions with the vote tabulations
     so indicated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Votes
                                                ---------------------------------
                                                   For       Against    Abstained
                                                ----------   ---------  ---------
          <S>                                       <C>        <C>        <C>
     1.  To elect ten (10) directors and to
         fix the number of directors for
         the ensuing year at ten (10).          34,172,332           0   129,301


     2.  To approve the Amended                 27,549,508   1,534,479   231,055
         Management Incentive Plan


     3.  To ratify the appointment of
         KPMG Peat Marwick LLP as the
         Company's independent public
         accountants for the next fiscal year.  34,245,829      17,670    38,134

</TABLE>


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     There was no solicitation  in opposition to management's nominees for
     Directors as listed in the proxy statement and each nominee was elected
     with in excess of ninety-nine percent of the shares entitled to vote.
     Stockholders also granted discretionary authority to the proxies to vote
     for such other matters as might properly come before the meeting or any
     adjournment thereof, however, no such business came before the Annual
     Meeting.


ITEM 5.   OTHER INFORMATION


     As discussed in Part 1, Item 2, the Company filed a prospectus supplement
     with the Securities and Exchange  Commission on June 14, 1995.

     The Company filed an Amendment No. 1 to Form S-8 on July 7, 1995
     (registration number 33-40028).  This filing amended and restated the
     Company's Management Incentive Plan and registered an additional 2
     million shares of common stock for issuance under the Plan.

ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K


     (a)  Exhibits
          27    Financial Data Schedule

     (b)  Reports on Form 8-K

          The Company filed a Form 8-K on July 7, 1995, announcing the
          filing of a prospectus  supplement enabling the sale of up to
          $150 million of medium-term notes.  The Form 8-K also
          incorporated as exhibits certain documents related to the
          prospectus supplement and a press release dated June 19, 1995.
          The press release indicated that earnings for the second quarter
          ending June 30, 1995 would be significantly below expectations.


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                                  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.

                                       J.B. HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES, INC.


DATE:       August 9, 1995             BY:  /s/ Kirk Thompson
     ---------------------------          -------------------------------
                                            Kirk Thompson
                                            President and
                                            Chief Executive Officer



DATE:       August 9,1995              BY:   /s/ Jerry W. Walton
     ---------------------------          -------------------------------
                                             Jerry W. Walton
                                             Executive Vice President, Finance
                                             and Chief Financial Officer
























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