Trucking giant J.B. Hunt's stock rose by 2% in after-hours trading after reporting a mixed quarter on April 14.
Many of the trucking industry's struggles in 2019 can be traced back to the highly cyclical nature of the business.
Celadon declared bankruptcy on Dec. 9, and that collapse is poised to leave thousands of truck drivers jobless and away from home.
One expert told Business Insider that the branded trucks are a sign that Amazon will start directly hiring truck drivers.