So I've read most of the 12 pages of random banter in this thread and I'm quite amazed. Some of the information reminds of the dried puke in the alleyway next to the local pub.

Some of those include:

Policy violation on my DAC report for no reason: Ol Jb has 14k drivers? But they decided to take time to ding your report for no reason. I would think their HR/Saftey departments have better things to do taking care of the people that are still employed rather than making up false DAC reports. The truth probably is that you did violate company policy but your manhood is too small to admit it.

JB is always hiring: Prospering companies are always looking for new people because they are GROWING! Sure people quit, but that's to be expected with as many drivers as they have. I would bet percentage wise they have less than 10% turnover per year (pretty good for a trucking outfit IMO)

I don't contribute to 401k: This is probably a good idea, I don't like it when a company adds 50% to my retirement savings just because they are too big and too bad to be nice to their drivers...

We team at 6k-8k a week: 6k is a good week, 8k is possible in theory stretching a log book, driving 80mph with no traffic, all drop and hook but very unlikely in a real world.


I would like to see a negative report about a company that was specific and included all the details. You find similar threads on every companies forum, most of the start out with "they lied!" it's amazing how the worst 5% are the loudest. JB is doing something right if they are growing like they are. I've seen plenty of openings for good paying driving jobs posted in their site. Bottom line is drive well, show up on time, communicate efficiently, do what your told (yes this is tough for some people but you are an EMPLOYEE not the employer so you are getting paid to do what they say), be a decent reasonable person and I'm sure Ol' JB will treat you well.

No I don't work for JB. I am researching what company I want to go work for. I have experience so there is about thirty companies blowing up my phone. I just see the same kind of negative posts about every company and it gets a bit annoying when people dont elaborate on why the company is bad they just call them liars, cheaters bla bla bla. In my region (Minneapolis) JB has 6 or 7 openings right now for various positions so they are near the top of my list. I worked for a coveted "small carrier" before and even though they treated me well, took care of their equipment and were responsive the freight fell off the map Jan-Apr and they were pulling another companies loads (at a discount I was paid %). So now I am thinking a bigger carrier that should have more oppertunity, and from what I ahve seen JB seems to have plenty.

intermodal is way to go.. Its great.

Originally Posted by El Marv

I am new to this forum, but have read with some interest the various comments about JB and others. As an ex-JB driver I feel a need to throw my two cents into the mix. I am an "ex" because I finally was able, after 32 years, to get a job in town that paid enough to live on.

First, it seems as though so many drivers are angry at their condition, or their position, or whatever. Just angry, I guess. Well, trucking is good for those folks in a way, because the solitude of the cab keeps them from having to deal with other people for hours at a time. I'm sure that the other people are happy about that.

Most drivers will notice with even a causal effort that many of their fellow drivers are, well, idiots. I hate to say it but when you read about some of the deals that these folks get caught up in you have to ask yourself "what was he thinking?"

I have seen folks sign up to become owner operators and run for $0.90 a mile. Well, if you can make $0.40 jsut driving the other guy's truck, that leaves you $0.50 to pay for the truck. Think you can do that? If you have to think about this answer you have no business being an owner operator. You should be able to break down your fixed and operating expenses on a per mile and per day basis, and know this data cold.

JB Hunt is a very large company. To control the company they need rules. If you violate the rules and/or procedures bad things are going to happen to you. Do you not understand this? When you sassed your daddy, did he not smack you?

I am convinced that so much of the quality of one's experience with a trucking company depends on the dispatcher that we should first ask to meet our dispatcher before we even sign on. They will make or break your experience.

I can't say enough good things about my time at JB. I loved the company and the job. Good trucks, good mechanics, clean terminals (although not much parking), decent pay, low cost health care, and a great dispatcher. Of course everyone has some comment about working for JB, especially on the radio, but the way to shut them up is to back into some tight parking spot that four other professionals have just bypassed because they knew they would never be able to put the thing in there.

Do your research before you sign up, and by research I dont mean talk to drivers. They are the worst source of info. Actually read the documents they send you. Then go out and do your job. Pick up and deliver on time, and dont turn down loads or ##### about running New England (or whatever). If half of the guys out there would just be on time they would find their dispatchers much more helpful. If the dispatcher doesnt have to be your babysitter I'm guessing you will get better treatment.

Sorry to be crabby, but I am too old to put up with these crybabys. There are some very fine drivers out there, yes even at JB and Swift. And many folks enjoy their jobs. The problem, I suppose, is that somewhere truckers have gotten the idea that the only way to be a pro is to ##### about everything. Some folks will just never learn that if they stop running their mouth and start running their truck life will be more pleasant.

Bravo sir, bravo.

Originally Posted by RobertSmith

El Marv, I agree 100% I'm a newer driver and have been looking at a company to jump back on the road with. Every company and I mean every company has a thread like this. I used to drive for swift. Everyone hated swift, I liked them, but I was nice to my dispatcher, did "favor" loads for him, and then he would hook me up with a nice 1600 miler or something next. Most drivers forget how bad a local job is. I just left mine, Everyday you have to put up with more bs and such then a driving job. I miss the solitude of that truck.

I think I will jump on with JB hunt. I plan to drive the way I am supposed to and deliver the loads they give me. Work up some credibility with my dispatcher and life will be ok.

As far as the dac report, don't give them a reason to put something on there. They do have to justify bs remarks. (I have dealt with fraud on my report and easily won) So just do your job right and follow there rules. If you don't like it, pull the truck into the yard, clean it out, and have someone sign for it. (proof you turned it in and didnt abandon)

This is my opinion, yall voiced yours

Again, bravo

Originally Posted by Kennydawgg

So I've read most of the 12 pages of random banter in this thread and I'm quite amazed. Some of the information reminds of the dried puke in the alleyway next to the local pub.

Some of those include:

Policy violation on my DAC report for no reason: Ol Jb has 14k drivers? But they decided to take time to ding your report for no reason. I would think their HR/Saftey departments have better things to do taking care of the people that are still employed rather than making up false DAC reports. The truth probably is that you did violate company policy but your manhood is too small to admit it.

JB is always hiring: Prospering companies are always looking for new people because they are GROWING! Sure people quit, but that's to be expected with as many drivers as they have. I would bet percentage wise they have less than 10% turnover per year (pretty good for a trucking outfit IMO)

I don't contribute to 401k: This is probably a good idea, I don't like it when a company adds 50% to my retirement savings just because they are too big and too bad to be nice to their drivers...

We team at 6k-8k a week: 6k is a good week, 8k is possible in theory stretching a log book, driving 80mph with no traffic, all drop and hook but very unlikely in a real world.


I would like to see a negative report about a company that was specific and included all the details. You find similar threads on every companies forum, most of the start out with "they lied!" it's amazing how the worst 5% are the loudest. JB is doing something right if they are growing like they are. I've seen plenty of openings for good paying driving jobs posted in their site. Bottom line is drive well, show up on time, communicate efficiently, do what your told (yes this is tough for some people but you are an EMPLOYEE not the employer so you are getting paid to do what they say), be a decent reasonable person and I'm sure Ol' JB will treat you well.

Dried puke: Good analogy, great actually.

I thoroughly enjoy clever sarcasm and I'm half embarrassed to say the 401k thing actually took me a minute to grasp (What can I say, I'm but a meager truck driver!)

You offer some solid advice in your last paragraph, thanks for the intelligent commentary.

I agree with the poster who said that large truck companies do not lay off drivers. They find ways to fire them instead. I applied recently to JB Hunt from an ad that did not mention it was JB Hunt. I was horrified to hear the name JB Hunt on the phone. Their craigslist ad stated that they were looking for day cab intermodal drivers and the requirement was experience of 1 year within 5 years. I had 3 within 5. They refused to hire me stating that I "was on unemployment" and they don't hire people on unemployment. Hmmmm. Clearly, JB Hunt is fearful of anyone who collects unemployment - a major red flag for working for this company. Wonder if this is a violation of any federal/state laws. If it is, I'm going to shove it up their a---s like a jackhammer.

Originally Posted by The Pit Bull

I agree with the poster who said that large truck companies do not lay off drivers. They find ways to fire them instead. I applied recently to JB Hunt from an ad that did not mention it was JB Hunt. I was horrified to hear the name JB Hunt on the phone. Their craigslist ad stated that they were looking for day cab intermodal drivers and the requirement was experience of 1 year within 5 years. I had 3 within 5. They refused to hire me stating that I "was on unemployment" and they don't hire people on unemployment. Hmmmm. Clearly, JB Hunt is fearful of anyone who collects unemployment - a major red flag for working for this company. Wonder if this is a violation of any federal/state laws. If it is, I'm going to shove it up their a---s like a jackhammer.

So the ONLY reason they did not hire you was because you are on un-employnent? How long were you ON un-employment? Second question, why were you on un-employment? Third, if JB scared you so much, why did you still apply? Then again, you probably got like 20 companies banging down the door just to get you to drive for them right?