Frequently Asked Questions

We are a company founded by a driver for drivers and because of that, we believe we can provide a better job by offering more home time options, business units with varied job types, competitive and consistent pay, comprehensive benefit options and more. Read more about our benefits and why our drivers choose J.B. Hunt.

In 1961, Johnnie Bryan and Johnelle Hunt started a rice hull business in Arkansas. They then purchased five trucks and seven trailers, which would be the catalyst behind J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. becoming a transportation and logistics powerhouse. Mr. Hunt was a truck driver, himself, and that perspective drove the Hunt's to ensure that our company operates as one founded by a driver for drivers. We believe a focus on our people, technology and capacity has made us successful and will help us grow and innovate. Even with over 60 years in the business, we believe we're just getting started and will continue to search out the next big thing in transportation solutions for our customers while never forgetting where we came from. 

Visiting our Job Search page is a great start! From there, fill in your zip code then filter by license and job type. Search to view all of the open driving jobs in your area.

The majority of our company driving jobs require at least three months of Class A experience. No CDL? No experience? No worries. We have straight truck driving jobs within our Final Mile Services^® business unit where drivers deliver and install appliances in a box truck. 

We're so happy to hear that! Your next step is easy. Fill out our pre-qual form entirely. Once you have submitted your form, one of our recruiters will reach out directly to you. If you'd prefer to contact us, call 1-877-791-9458.

Thank you for helping us grow our fleet with quality drivers! You can easily refer a driver online or call us at 1 (877) 318-4491. You will need to provide us with your name and alpha code, along with the name of the driver you are referring, their phone number and their city and state.

Our team of committed and knowledgeable driver recruiters is happy to answer any questions you have about driving with J.B. Hunt. Give us a call at 1-877-791-9458 to speak with someone right now. If you prefer a recruiter reach out to you directly, fill out this short form and someone will be in touch.

We do not offer classes for CDL licenses. The training our employee drivers enjoy comes once they have the experience required for the position which they have applied for and have been hired for. They experience paid, hands-on, job-specific training to ensure they can perform duties safely and efficiently.

J.B. Hunt does not have a school to obtain a CDL license. While you work toward your Class A license, fill out our student interest form to stay in touch. Once you receive your CDL-A, check out our apprenticeship opportunities to gain paid, on-the-job training with us. 

We will offer sign-on bonuses for employee drivers in select locations. For more information, please contact one of our recruiters at 1-877-791-9458.

The majority of our truck driving jobs require at least three months Class A experience. However, we offer an Apprenticeship Program for select jobs and locations that allows drivers who have a CDL-A license but no experience to work with a J.B. Hunt driver trainer for six weeks. Upon successful completion of their training, drivers have an opportunity to transition to a full-time position with us. 

At this time, we do not reimburse drivers for their CDL school experience.

We have both automatic and manual engines in our fleet. Equipment will vary by location.

We believe everyone deserves work-life balance, not just those in office roles, which is why we prioritize getting our drivers home more! In fact, more than 90% of our employee drivers are home daily or weekly. However, if the open road is calling your name, we have select jobs within our Dedicated Contract Services^® business unit that keep drivers on the road for longer periods of time, or drivers can check out contracting opportunities with J.B. Hunt on our owner operators site.

J.B. Hunt is a growing company with opportunities opening up frequently, so don’t give up! You can sign up for our Job Alerts to be notified when your preferred job type opens near you. 

We encourage our drivers to find the job at J.B. Hunt that fits their lifestyle! We know that priorities can shift, so we allow our drivers to find their ideal job through the Driver Transfer Portal. Employee drivers can visit the portal via the DRIVE app or by visiting this link. Drivers should search and apply for positions with current openings. If the position does not have an opening, drivers who apply will be placed on a waiting list. 

Pay will vary by job type and location, but one thing our drivers can count on is a correct and on-time paycheck. Along with a consistent paycheck, we are proud to award our drivers with service awards, safety awards and bonuses and celebrations to show our appreciation. 

We have owner operator jobs for you! Visit our owner operator site to search jobs, learn the benefits of contracting with us and to read our owner operator blog. 

We have office job opportunities at our corporate headquarters in Lowell, Ark., as well as across the country! Visit our careers site to learn about equipment maintenance jobs, office jobs and more.