These 4 Arkansas Based Businesses Make Fortune 500 List

Way to go Arkansas. Arkansas has a lot to offer from the beautiful lakes and charming towns to four great Arkansas-based Businesses that are doing so well they made the Fortune 500.

Fortune Magazine has been ranking the 500 largest corporations in the country yearly based on their total revenue from the previous year and they have been doing this for 70 years.

The Four Arkansas Businesses on the Fortune 500 List Are:

J.B. Hunt Transport Services #316

Coming in at number #316 on the Fortune 500. J.B. Hunt was founded in 1960 by Johnnie Bryan Hunt and Johnelle Hunt in Lowell, Arkansas. In 1980 it went public and is now the third-largest trucking firm in the U.S. J.B. Hunt provides delivery services throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Murphy USA #214

Murphy USA comes in at number #214. This company, based in El Dorado, Arkansas, is known for its chain of gas stations that are located close to Walmart stores. It was originally a part of Murphy Oil founded in 1996. In 2013 it became independent of Murphy Oil and is now also on the list of Fortune's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies coming in at #89.

Tyson Foods #85

Tyson Foods located in Springdale was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson. Tyson is one of the largest marketers of chicken, beef and pork in the country. Tyson supplies grocery stores, restaurants and other types of food services. They are also recognized for their charitable efforts in fighting hunger across the country throughout the years.

Walmart #1

That's right, Walmart is #1 on the Fortune 500 list for the 12th year in a row. Founded in 1962 as Walmart Discount City in Rogers by Sam Walton. In 1969 it was incorporated and became Wal-Mart Stores and the rest my friends...is history.

You can check out the interactive map of the Fortune 500 list at Fortune.com

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