Discover economic bellwether J.B. Hunt's (NASDAQ:JBHT) key insights and observations from the Q2 2024 Earnings Call:

Key Participants:

• Shelley Simpson, President and CEO
• John Kuhlow, CFO
• Spencer Frazier, EVP of Sales and Marketing
• Nick Hobbs, COO and President of Contract Services
• Darren Field, President of Intermodal
• Brad Hicks, President of Highway Services and EVP of People

Segment Performance Drivers:

Intermodal (JBI):

• Volume down 1% YoY, driven by a 7% decline in the East, partially offset by a 4% increase in transcon business.
• Strong demand out of Southern California, with volumes up double digits.
• Margin pressure due to market pressure on yields and...