LOWELL, Ark. (AP) - J.B. Hunt Transport Service Inc. says it will pay its chief executive officer a salary of $635,000.

The Lowell-based company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday that its executive compensation committee approved the salary for President and CEO John N. Roberts III.

The trucking company also approved paying Chairman Kirk Thompson $500,000.

J.B. Hunt also declared a regular quarterly dividend of 14 cents, payable on Nov. 30.

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