J.B. Hunt Transport said today that it is entering into a partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) in coordination with Driver Appreciation Month.
Through this deal, J.B. Hunt drivers will have the opportunity to meet the NASCAR Hall of Fame champion Richard Petty and RPM will host drivers and customers during race weekends. J.B. Hunt’s logo will also be present on the #9 car of Sam Hornish Jr for RPM in select races in 2015 and 2016. Hornish is currently 26th in the Sprint Cup.
“A large driving force behind our country’s commerce is America’s loyal and trusted truck drivers who carry freight around the country and world, and all the people who work to ensure that they arrive safely, said Craig Harper, Executive Vice President of Hunt Operations.
“All of our drivers know that name and can relate to the race team, their goals and the work and dedication that is required to safely transport the team’s equipment from race to race each week. Our drivers safely move freight across the country, and like Richard Petty Motorsports, safety and on-time delivery are paramount. This is a partnership where both of us can learn how to better ourselves in our business and also provide our workforce with great moments on and off the road.”
RPM will also participate in driver recruiting activities.
“We’re proud to partner with them and I’m excited to be a part of their driver recruitment program. Our country’s truck drivers are the backbone of our commerce system and I can’t wait to interact with them,” said Richard Petty, Co-Owner of RPM.
