Jobs with J.B. Hunt
As one of the leading transportation companies in the country, J.B Hunt jobs are highly sought after. They offer employees above-average salaries and benefits programs, as well as options that allow each employee to find their own best position working for the company. Drivers who want to work as Over the Road (OTR) drivers, can expect first-rate benefits, above-average mileage, flexible home times, and late-model vehicles that can be permanently assigned and even taken home, in most locations. Over the Road drivers can earn an average salary of $50,000 with some drivers reaching annual salaries of $80,000! Drivers with as little as 3 months experience can drive OTR with J.B.Hunt. Some of the other advantages of driving OTR with J.B.Hunt include:
- Be home up to 4 days every two weeks
- Full medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
- An average of 2,500 miles per week, consistently
- On-board email and communications
- 98% no-touch freight loads
- Toll pass equipped trucks
- Driver recognition programs
- Lucrative million-mile safety incentives
Over the Road drivers (with minimum one year driving experience) working for J.B.Hunt can expect to earn annual salaries of $40,000 to $63,000 depending on weekly mileage and types of rig and loads.
The company also offers lease opportunities to independent contractors throughout the country. With consistent miles, steady freight volumes, substantial discounts and accurate weekly settlements, the balance between owning your own vehicle and working with a stable and flexible trucking partner has never been easier or better. The many partnership advantages between J.B.Hunt and its independent contractors can include:
- No forced dispatch
- Lucrative mileage rates and fuel surcharges (adjusted weekly)
- Fuel costs deducted from weekly settlement
- Parts, tires and maintenance available at discount through nationwide vendor network
- Round the clock road service department
- Paid permits and base plates
- Scales costs reimbursed and toll cards and passes issued
- 98% no-touch freight loads
- Paid safety and orientation training
- Onboard communication (incl. email)
J.B.Hunt offers its independent contractor partners the choice of revenue-based or mileage-based lease options. Company representatives are available to talk over the distinctions and benefits of both plans so drivers can decide the best choice. The company’s lease/purchase program can also help new drivers purchase their own vehicles, with no money down. With over 150 drivers with completed leases driving for the company, J.B.Hunt has many employees experiencing the pride of vehicle ownership. With easy terms and program incentives, you can take advantage of this plan as well. Some of the incentives include:
- Very low interest (5%) for the life of the loan
- No down payment required
- Guaranteed financing by the company with no credit check
- Monthly credit ($300) for each lease month with potential of $10,800 towards purchase
- Short term (6 month) leases available
- Choice of late-model tractors
- Bumper-to-bumper maintenance agreement available
The company also offers one of the most comprehensive health benefit programs for its employees, including a wide choice of medical plans, dental, vision and prescription coverage, free health and wellness coaching program, discount program for LASIK and contact lens providers, company-paid basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Employees also receive paid annual vacations, subsidized safety and orientation training, annual service and safety awards, and tuition reimbursement for college courses.
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