UPDATE 1-J.B. Hunt shares tank as higher trucking costs prompt CFO's warning on possible profit drop

J.B. Hunt shares have taken a significant hit after the company's finance chief issued a warning about possible lower third-quarter profits. This warning is largely due to higher trucking costs, including increased transportation and diesel prices, which have substantially raised the company's expenses. As a result, investors are concerned about the potential impact on the company's bottom line. This news has also led to share price declines in other trucking firms, highlighting the challenges faced by the industry.

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