7 Reasons You Should Drive with J.B. Hunt
At a glance: Drivers choose to drive with J.B. Hunt because we offer truck drivers a career built on stability, support and opportunity. From consistent home time and comprehensive benefits to cutting-edge technology and a strong safety culture, we’re committed to creating a people-first environment where drivers can thrive.
Your driving career should fit your lifestyle. We know that when it comes to driving jobs, finding the right fit is different for each driver, and we work hard to offer jobs with the variety and flexibility you need to meet your needs and have a great career.
Finding a new driving career you love doesn’t need to be difficult. Here are seven reasons truck driving jobs with J.B. Hunt could be the perfect fit for you!
1. Stability
Having a job you can depend on is important. J.B. Hunt was founded by a driver who believed that people are everything when it comes to success, and we’ve built that belief into the foundations of our company. Drivers like you have helped us grow into one of the largest transportation providers in North America while keeping us true to our roots.
Through our Dedicated Contract Services®, Intermodal and Final Mile Services® business units, you can find reliable weekly pay, consistent home time and a career you can take pride in. We’re dedicated to continued growth and making our driving jobs better than ever, because we’re Driven for You™.
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2. Home Time
How often do truck drivers get home? More than 90% of all J.B. Hunt drivers get home daily or weekly, and more than half are local drivers with daily home time.
With most of our company driving jobs being local or regional, we’re serious about offering options that get you home. No matter how often you want to be home, you can count on consistency and PTO that begins accruing from day one.
3. Technology That Empowers
Drivers have always pushed us forward, and the cutting-edge technology they use both in and out of the cab helps make our truck driving jobs safe, efficient and more connected than ever before. Our innovative driver safety technology is essential to empowering our drivers to make safe decisions every time they get behind the wheel.
Here are three ways we use technology to improve our driving jobs:
- J.B. Hunt DRIVE App – Everything you need in your day-to-day operations available at the touch of a button
- Driver Transfer Portal – Allows J.B. Hunt drivers to view open positions throughout the country and easily request a transfer
- Online Orientation – The first of its kind in our industry. New drivers get paid to complete truck driver orientation online in the comfort of their own homes
4. Safety Culture
We know that safety is a top priority for you as a driver, and it’s a top priority for us, too. Our drivers have helped us achieve record-low DOT preventable collisions three years in a row, and we reward driver safety in big ways because safety is one of our core values.
J.B. Hunt drivers can expect service and safety recognition throughout the year, but our million-mile safe drivers enjoy some of the biggest safety rewards in the industry. Drivers who are eligible for J.B. Hunt’s Million Mile award can get up to $125,000 in Million Mile bonuses alone, making this award program one of the biggest and most recognized driver safety programs in our industry.
5. Benefits That Matter
The truck driver benefits you can find with J.B. Hunt are among the most competitive in the industry. You can expect health and wellness benefits that can improve your life and help protect what matters most, including:
- Medical and prescription coverage
- Dental and vision
- Company-matched 401(k)
- And so much more
In addition to these health benefits, you can count on a culture of truck driver appreciation that makes it clear how much we love drivers.
6. CDL-A Training
For new CDL-A graduates, finding paid, on-the-job training with a reputable company can be a challenge. With the J.B. Hunt Apprenticeship Program, new drivers have a chance to train with a Smith System® certified J.B. Hunt driver trainer for six weeks before driving on their own full time.
Drivers who have attended a 120-hour CDL-A school within the past 12 months are eligible for consideration. With thousands of million-mile safe drivers and record-breaking safety records year over year, you can count on safety being a priority throughout your training.
7. We’re Driven for You
Drivers are at the heart of everything we do. Our company growth and innovation happen because we have some of the best people in the industry driving us forward, mile by mile.
We’re dedicated to offering driving jobs with better home time, better benefits and plenty of career options, because we’re driven for you. So don’t wait to get started on your new career! Give us a call at 1-877-791-9458 or pre-qualify to find the job that fits your lifestyle.