Driver Support at J.B. Hunt
“You are the heartbeat that keeps us going. You, on the road, at the forefront of our company, making sure that we have safety at the front of everything. It’s the most important work that you do … and I want you to know, from the bottom of my heart – and our entire leadership team – we don’t just have the best drivers at J.B. Hunt, we have the best people in all of North America.” – Shelley Simpson, President and CEO
Having your company support you in your career is important for anyone, and we believe this is especially important for drivers out on the road. At J.B. Hunt, we work hard to offer driver support that has an impact on your career and on your life.
That’s why you can find an open-door policy all the way to the executive level, a culture dedicated to appreciating your hard work and the support of meaningful relationships. From maintenance technicians and transportation managers to executive leadership and driver trainers, we are dedicated to supporting your success.
Maintenance and Safety Training
“Through training opportunities like Smith System®, we ensure that our driving team is fully equipped to make the right decision in all the crazy circumstances they face each and every day.” – Josh Hankins, Sr. Vice President, Safety
Safety is important to everything we do at J.B. Hunt – it’s one of our core values. We make sure to invest in our people at every level, and part of that is making sure that all of our drivers and driver managers receive Smith System training and innovative safety technology, including sideguard assist and lane departure warnings. Along with the diligence of our drivers, embracing initiatives that make us safer has led to two back-to-back years of record safety performance at J.B. Hunt.
In addition to ongoing training, our maintenance technicians are among the best in the industry and work hard to maintain our fleet of company-owned equipment and keep drivers safe on the road.
For Christopher, a mobile technician, part of excelling in his career is supporting drivers on the road.
“You’re helping drivers because they’ll pull up with problems, so you get them fixed and get them on the road,” he said. “J.B. Hunt is very good at leading. I think they lead the industry in safety matters. I’ve had trailers where I said, ‘This is unsafe,’ and my boss has downed them completely until we can make it safe because I don’t want to have the driver get in a wreck.”
Nick Hobbs, chief operating officer at J.B. Hunt, says that a huge part of the driver support we’re able to offer is the skill and excellence of our company’s maintenance technicians.
“From putting our trucks in service, to taking our trucks out of service and maintaining them while we own them, we are one of the most efficient in the industry,” he said. “And that’s because of the knowledge and the skill of our maintenance technicians.”
Truck Driver Resources
“My customers are my drivers … I need to make sure their pay is right, that they can make their appointment times, and they’re getting where they need to be safely.” – Lisa, Transportation Manager
You know best what it takes to be successful on the road each day, and we work hard to make sure you don’t have to worry about anything but your safety and the safety of others on the road. We believe drivers are the captains of their ship, and you have support resources in place to help you tackle whatever comes your way.
Ted, a former driver and current driver experience manager, knows firsthand what it feels like to have the career support at J.B. Hunt.
“Sometimes a driver feels like, ‘Hey, I’m out there by myself.’ And you realize real quick you’re not, not even close. You have a lot of support there,” he said. “I’m in awe of the things J.B. Hunt will do to get to their drivers, to appreciate their drivers.”
J.B. Hunt drivers have the support of our entire company, and that includes the camaraderie and teamwork of their fellow drivers.
J.B. Hunt Drivers
“No one is alone. Never. Never are you alone. You’re always able to ask for help, and they’re always willing to give you help. An inside joke for me to new drivers is, I say, ‘If you have a problem, find a J.B. Hunt driver – they are more than willing to help you.’” – Jeanetta, J.B. Hunt Driver and Driver Trainer
Drivers like you are the heartbeat of our company, and we believe that is apparent both within and outside of J.B. Hunt. Our driver-centered culture is something we have worked hard to develop, and we are proud of the appreciation you can find in all of our truck driving jobs.
Tina is a driver in our Dedicated Contract Services® business unit. To her, the culture and support she has experienced has made a big difference.
“J.B. Hunt really goes out of their way for their employees. And that matters to me. Because I love working, and I love running and getting the miles,” she said. “But they accommodate you when you need it. And that matters … other trucking industries or companies always promise you the world, but they don’t offer it in real life.”
Drive with Us
When you drive with J.B. Hunt, you’re driving alongside an entire network of people dedicated to your success. Take the next step today! Call us at 1-877-791-9458 or pre-qualify to get started on a new career.