JB Hunt Reputation
Discussion in 'JB Hunt' started by notsobigal, Feb 12, 2011.
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They're set for 62 mph
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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..
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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.
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srvmcmxc
Light Load Member
srvmcmxc
Light Load Member
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. -
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). -
I do know jb had to stop pulling doubles.....
the top one was always hitting overpasses........
relax driver, just kidding !!!!!!!!!
bbechtel16 Thanks this. -
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What do you call a jb pulling a reefer..................
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