At J.B. Hunt, we understand that making a career change is a big decision. That’s why we work hard to help make that transition as smooth as possible and to set our company drivers up for success from day one.
From the employee benefit options we provide to the first call with our driver recruiters, J.B. Hunt truck drivers Chris and Tracy are sharing more about why J.B. Hunt was the change they were looking for in their careers.
Health Insurance for Truck Drivers After 30 Days of Full-Time Employment
Being able to provide for yourself and your loved ones is important, now more than ever, which is why new J.B. Hunt company drivers are eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits after just 30 days of full-time employment. This includes:
- Health Insurance Coverage Options
- Access to Health Saving Accounts
- Access to Flex Spending Accounts
Dedicated driver, Chris, said his J.B. Hunt journey began after a friend referred him to the company. “I have a good friend of mine I’ve known for 20+ years that works with J.B. Hunt,” he said. “I went ahead and just took the leap, and took a chance on it [and] everything’s been great, you know? I really don’t have any complaints whatsoever.”
Having access to medical, dental and vision insurance benefits and knowing they were available to him after only 30 days helped provide some peace of mind with changing positions.
“It was a stress reliever … just to have it in the back of your mind that you were covered with [benefits] right away, because anything can happen,” said Chris. “For me, [signing up for benefits] was a smooth process – I know it was a big deal for me to have.”
Chris said that his recruiter helped make sure he was educated about the benefit options, which he was thankful for throughout his recruitment process.
How Do J.B. Hunt Recruiters Match Drivers with the Right Driving Job?
We understand that the right truck driving job isn’t just about the employee benefits. Other aspects, like the right schedule and home time opportunities, play an important role in the decision-making process for drivers. That’s why our recruiters make it their personal mission to help match drivers with job options that can help improve their quality of life outside of work.
“When drivers call in, if they know what they want, sometimes that’s great because we’ve got exactly that,” said driver recruiter, Elizabeth. “It’s always just about the conversation with the driver.”
Finding the right schedule that worked with her family was a priority for Tracy and finding a driving job that helped her prioritize time with her family had a major impact on her life.
“I have children,” she said. “I’m Dedicated regional, and they helped me out with my schedule so that I can be home with my children, have time to spend with my husband – it’s just been a godsend.”
Whether you are looking for the right benefits options for you, more home time or a different schedule, we are here to help you find the J.B. Hunt driving job to fit your needs.
Start a conversation today! Give us a call at 1-877-791-9458 or fill out our pre-qual form to take the next step toward your new driving career.
* Drivers qualify for medical, dental and vision coverage on day 31 of eligible, full-time employment. Employee premium contributions are based on the benefit plan and level of coverage elected. Benefits require an employee contribution. Speak to a recruiter for more details.
