ok...i work for RDS out of Tulsa and we lost our contract to JB Hunt DCS...i am considering the move over to them. any suggestions? i dont know much about JB Hunt DCS, just heard alot of bad about the OTR lease guys. thanks for your help

read some of my postings....good luck

Oilmonkey,

First of all I acknowledge that the OTR and lease drivers comprise the highest amount of horror stories. Good news is OTR is gradually being phased out while DCS and intermodal divisions continue to grow. I worked on two DCS accounts before going to intermodal and have talked with drivers on other DCS accts.

My conclusion is that some DCS accts are great while others have some issues. And of course a big X factor is which fleet manager you get. My impression of JBH as a whole is that they place a high priority on safety and compliance to company policies and DOT regs. Some accounts do go a little overboard on the safety lectures and big brother enviornment while other accts (intermodal) treat you with respect and as a professional without the lecturing.

My standard advise is that if you can follow rules and be safe and don't have too thin a skin go for it. JB has many many different positions and some are really great jobs with good pay and benefits, if after a while you don't like your current assignment you can usually transfer provided you are in good standing. Just be patient and tolerant, as with any change to a new company the first month or two takes some adjustments but once you're acclimated to their way you can do very well.

Hey guys just wondering if jb hunt will take students. They have a dcs account open right near me and would be good but the ad says 6months experience. Plan on calling them just to see. I did go to a PTDI school if that will mean anything.

They don't take students as they are not a training company.

Originally Posted by Roadmonster

DCS pays pretty well . I ran N.E conn. and NY. for Staples and Rite Aid They expect You to run and do it leagally. There is no room for error all incidents no matter how big or small go on dac. I cant say what will go on dac if you stink at driving. top out at .40-.42 mi may be more or less this was two yrs ago for me. biggist thing to remember they expect your all. good luck to all who dare....

Do you have any info on DCS acct out of Bridgeport CT??