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The fourth-largest for-hire carrier in North America reported positive third quarter earnings Tuesday. J.B. Hunt beat Wall Street analysts’ expectations and reported net earnings of $269.4 million, on revenue of $3.84 billion. The company pointed to strong segment growth as the driver. The carrier’s new president, Shelley Simpson, also participated in her first quarterly call in the post. Simpson is the first woman to hold that role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices