JB Hunt Reputation

Discussion in 'JB Hunt' started by notsobigal, Feb 12, 2011.

  1. jdftwo

    jdftwo Bobtail Member

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    how fast does JB run mph.

    great story by the way
     
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  3. Big j 86

    Big j 86 Bobtail Member

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    They're set for 62 mph
     
  4. tinman4265

    tinman4265 Light Load Member

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    JB is not that bad.I worked for them for 3 years. I quit for more money. I worked on a dedicated account for a while and when they lost the contract i went to intermodal chicago. It was ok. couldnt get more than 2800 a week usually got 24-2500. had some bad weeks where i had to use vacation days to make up for the short weeks. thats the main reason i left. They are safety training fools.. its crazy the bs you go thru to work there. But ive had worse jobs..
     
  5. Professional-Trucker

    Professional-Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    Don't have any problems at j.b. hunt. 1500-2500 weekly mi avg. But they will try and give you what you want most of the time.Good times bad times kind of thing.:biggrin_25523:
     
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    Hi,

    Just read your post to "I want to agree with ROADKILL,"

    I would contact a lawyer in the phone book. Have them jdo documentation on this. Later on if they try to claim anything, can sue or even get a settlement from this corporation.
    If you do not do this it will follow you around for years!
    If you do, you could revice a settlement (out of courrt)!

    Contact a lawyer for a free consultation.
    Also you will have a clean driver record, and a great story to tell.
     
  7. justanothercrzytrkdrvr

    justanothercrzytrkdrvr Light Load Member

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    8 yrs this past november and I've been every division JB Hunt has. The "real" truth is that the Regional (formerly OTR) division does suck! It sucks because Shippers are not really sending anything completely by truck anymore - so yes you will spend more time sitting and while Regional sounds like you may only stay in a certain quadrant of states you will go wherever the freight is. I have a friend who is S.E. Regional but was in Iowa this past Friday.

    DCS - really depends on the account. The pay is usually more consistent (again depending on the account) but there can certainly be more work invovled - as an example the Whirlpool account delivers washers/dryers/fridges/etc to peoples homes/apartments/etc. This can be very physically demanding work while other DCS accounts like CHEP (pallets) is all drop and hook.

    Intermodal - without a doubt the best thing going right now. JB got it right all those years ago when he first got into business with BNSF - now everyone else is trying to catch up. The miles and pay are certainly more consistent. This is how Shippers are sending their freight these days and I feel like this is how it's going to remain for a very long time. There is usually a waiting list for this division but once your in - tough it out. Their Regional is truly that - typically its a 300 mile radius from the rail yard. The local side of Intermodal (you do slip seat) but different shifts (day/night) and of course home more.

    As to all the negativity - there are bad managers everywhere you go and JB certainly has its share. We are also very strict when it comes to safety and the company spends a lot of money and time on training its drivers. I admit that I find some of it to be overkill but its understandable and unless your just a complete boneheaded, rebellious, know-it-all supertrucker you'll do just fine. In my 8 yrs I have found that the absolute worst part about JB is their shops - not that they can't fix trucks - well sometimes it seems that way (lol) but that they take so friggin long to do it! We commonly joke about their 72 hour b-services - especially in Atlanta!

    Finally - in my 8 yrs - I have met some really great people (both drivers and managers) that work for JB Hunt and truly have a heart for what they do. This job is not for everyone - see complainers and cry baby's - and this company is not for everyone - see same - but if you are looking for a solid company with no worries of pay cuts or job loss and an opportunity to move up I'd check it out. There are a lot of drivers who are now managers, mechanics, and so forth. They offer 401K right off the bat and a tuition reimbursement program - and discounts with just about all of the companies we do business with (Dell, Ford, GM, Whirlpool).
     
  8. 123456

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    I do know jb had to stop pulling doubles.....












    the top one was always hitting overpasses........



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    relax driver, just kidding !!!!!!!!!

    :yes2557:
     
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  9. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    But now they do that on the railcars .
     
  10. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    What do you call a jb pulling a reefer..................










    Prime !!!!!!
     
  11. justanothercrzytrkdrvr

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