J.B. Hunt Turns to Price Increases as Costs Rise

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorTrucking company J.B.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHunt made a third-quarter profit of one hundred seventy-two point four million dollars, up from one hundred seventy point eight million a year ago, and it's raising prices as its costs climb.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo they made more money than last year and still want more from you. That's a truck charging you for the privilege of driving.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorProfit was down four point seven percent from the second quarter, Kenji, so the company says it needs the money.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTranslation for the over-ninety crowd: the guy who moves your stuff got a raise on his costs, so he hands you the invoice.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd who is that guy, exactly?

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentYou, Hank. You're the guy.