We take great pride in our people at J.B. Hunt, and that is especially true of our drivers and our service members. Our founder, Johnnie Bryan Hunt, was both a driver and a veteran, and we are dedicated to honoring his vision for J.B. Hunt by putting our people first and providing career opportunities for veterans.
Whether you are transitioning to a civilian career or are a veteran looking for a new career, we believe the J.B. Hunt driver jobs are some of the best driving jobs for veterans!
How do Veterans Become Civilian Truck Drivers?
Military driving experience can be a huge benefit for transitioning service members. Because of this, we don’t just rely on our standard hiring requirements – we have specific policies for military experience to make sure that your skills are recognized.
If you have a Separation from Service within the last two years that contains the following Military Occupational Specialty codes, you may be eligible to count 100% of your time served as Class A driving experience:
- 88M
- 3531
- 2TX1
- Equipment Operator (EO)
- Or a Military Skills Test Waiver
And this is just one of the ways we work to hire veteran drivers.
The J.B. Hunt Apprenticeship Program
Through the J.B. Hunt Apprenticeship Program, new CDL-A graduates can get training and experience with any of our business units. This J.B. Hunt program is federally recognized as a superior skill provider and is considered a registered apprenticeship by the Department of Labor (DOL). After successfully completing this program and driving with us for two years, drivers will receive a certificate from the DOL recognizing them as a driver with superior skills.
Is J.B. Hunt Military Friendly?
Military appreciation is something we take seriously at J.B. Hunt. As a part of the Veteran Jobs Mission coalition, we are dedicated to providing meaningful employment for transitioning service members and veterans.
Because of this, you can find progressive policies toward military leave, including make-whole and differential pay, as well as deployment and re-entry guides for our active-duty service members. Another part of our dedication includes hosting the Arkansas Run for the Fallen Traveling Memorial at our corporate headquarters each year, as well as company-wide participation in Wreaths Across America for more than 10 years.
Our commitment to honoring our people, including our veterans and active service members, has brought us national attention, with VIQTORY consistently recognizing us as a Military Friendly® employer. J.B. Hunt is also a recipient of the Department of Defense Freedom Award for outstanding support of National Guard, Air Reserve and Army Reserve members.
Does J.B. Hunt Have a Veteran Employee Resource Group?
At J.B. Hunt, our Veterans Employee Resource Group (VERG) provides J.B. Hunt employees with a space for learning, support and understanding by giving veterans a space to share their stories and build a community at work.
With members throughout the country in almost every job type, VERG helps lay the groundwork for our veterans’ success within J.B. Hunt.
Start Your Civilian Career With Us
If you’re ready to drive with a company that is serious about supporting veterans, we’re ready to hear from you! Give us a call at 1-877-791-9458 or fill out our short form to take the next step today.
