Trucking company J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. said Friday it has made reservations to buy “multiple” Tesla Semi trucks, giving Tesla Inc.’s stock an extra boost in premarket trade. “We believe electric trucks will be most beneficial on local and dray routes, and we look forward to utilizing this new, sustainable technology,” said J.B. Hunt Chief Executive John Roberts. Tesla unveiled the electric Semi big rig trucks late Thursday. Tesla’s stock surged 3.7% ahead of the open. It was up 2.1% before J.B. Hunt’s announcement. Tesla’s stock had lost 11.2% over the past three months through Thursday, while J.B. Hunt shares have gained 6.3%, the Dow Jones Transportation Average had gained 4.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average had rallied 7.9%.
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