5 Reasons to Choose Intermodal Driving Jobs
Looking for a new driving job comes with a lot of decisions. We’re here to help you make an easy one. If you want more flexibility, home time options that fit your life and stability you can depend on, intermodal truck driving jobs with J.B. Hunt could be the perfect fit.
Being a leader in intermodal transportation only happens when you have exceptional drivers pushing you forward. That’s why we work hard to offer some of the best driving jobs out there – great drivers deserve great driving jobs.
Here’s a look at the top five reasons drivers decide that J.B. Hunt Intermodal is the best career for them!
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1. Intermodal Industry Leader
J.B. Hunt is the largest intermodal provider in North America, and we’re also one of the best. And we didn’t get there by luck – our intermodal drivers are some of the safest drivers in transportation, and they uphold our reputation for safety with every mile they drive. In fact, all six of our five-million-mile safe drivers have been intermodal drivers.
As a J.B. Hunt driver, you get all the benefits and driver appreciation you’d expect from driving with one of the best companies in the industry, because we’re Driven for You™.
2. No-Touch Freight
You don’t have to worry about loading or unloading trailers with intermodal driving jobs. More than 80% of all our intermodal freight is no-touch, and most of our live unload freight is still no-touch for our drivers. So, what does this mean for you?
It means that when you drive with J.B. Hunt Intermodal, you can expect almost every load to be a drop-and-hook delivery. You’ll spend less time loading or unloading and more time heading to your next pickup or delivery.
3. 100% Company-Owned Equipment
Great drivers deserve great equipment, so we’ve committed to investing in our equipment to keep up with the quality and safety standards they deserve. One way that we do this is by ensuring that we own and maintain every piece of equipment in our intermodal fleet.
With over 124,000 containers, more than 6,000 tractors and transload facilities across the country, you can rely on having the resources you need for a great driving career.
4. Flexible Home Time Options
When you drive with J.B. Hunt Intermodal, you can expect the flexibility and home time you need to live your life. More than 70% of our intermodal drivers have local jobs with daily home time, and nearly 30% are semi-local or regional drivers with weekly home time and opportunities to stop at home during the week.
If you’re looking for more home time, no-touch freight and top-of-the-line equipment, J.B. Hunt Intermodal may be the perfect fit for you.
5. We’re Driven for You
Drivers are at the heart of J.B. Hunt. Our growth and success happen because we have some of the best people in the industry driving us forward, mile by mile. J.B. Hunt Intermodal has been a giant in the industry for more than 35 years because of the drivers who deliver for our customers.
We think we have some of the best driving careers out there, and we want you to be a part of the next chapter of intermodal at J.B. Hunt! Give us a call at 1-877-791-9458 or fill out our pre-qual form to take the next step toward your new career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to know more? Here are some answers to common questions about intermodal truck driving jobs.
What is an intermodal truck driving job?
Intermodal truck driving jobs involve moving shipping container freight from rail yards to customer locations, often within a short or medium haul distance.
What are the perks that come with intermodal truck driving?
Intermodal truck driving jobs with companies like J.B. Hunt come with perks like no-touch freight, well-maintained equipment, consistent freight and flexible home time.
Why choose intermodal truck driving jobs?
Intermodal driving jobs are popular for reliable rail freight and home time, competitive pay and sign-on bonuses that companies like J.B. Hunt can offer new company drivers.
Do intermodal truck drivers get home daily?
Intermodal truck drivers can expect reliable home time. Many intermodal drivers enjoy daily home time, while others operate on regional schedules with weekly home time.