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JB Hunt owner operator - is it worth it?

Discussion in 'JB Hunt' started by follybeachdriver, Oct 24, 2013.

  1. Oct 24, 2013 #1
    follybeachdriver

    follybeachdriver Bobtail Member

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    Im new to having my own authority, my question is hualing for these big companys worth it? They say your out for 7-10 days no forced dispatch, all the down time you want, there paying 1.60 mile. It seems to good their trailets and all that but there has to be catch and b I dont know what it is...anyone got advice or experiance with this
     
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  3. Oct 24, 2013 #2
    Flatbedn

    Flatbedn Road Train Member

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    The too good to be true is the fact you would be using your authority and insurance for crap rates like this.
     
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  4. Oct 24, 2013 #3
    ShortBusKid

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    It's a losing deal. If you don't have a trailer and need to do something for a couple weeks then maybe but there is really no point in paying for all the extras to have your own authority and then run for a $1.60 a mile. Go lease to someone and you can probably do nearly as well with fuel surcharge and not have half the headaches.
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2013 #4
    062

    062 Road Train Member

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    Best I could say is.Do you really think you will be happy 6 month from now? If not why do it if you need quick cash find somewhere and work as a company driver.
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2014 #5
    Lalito1234

    Lalito1234 Light Load Member

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    Go to cdn and run regional n yu'll get $1.60 wit out authoritys n sh**
     
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