what to REALLY expect at jb hunt ...???

The weekly pay means nothing until you tell us
How your getting paid for these jobs.

Mileage,hourly,salary or what.
1200 a week and home every night sounds good.
But not if your working 6 days/80 hours a week for it.

Ask that recruiter how, and how much your going to
Be paid.
Just throwing out some big average weekly number
Doesn't tell you anything.

 

I hauled containers locally for JB for a year 3 years ago. That was the job I asked for and that was the job I got. I worked 12hrs a day plus pretrip same 5 days on 2 in a row off every week. I got a shift that worked for me and was able to get one I liked even better when shift bidding opened. It's hard to compare rates between Cali and texas and 3 years ago but I will say the pay was almost 15% lower than recruiter crowed about. On the plus side it was pleasant work. I had all the support I needed and I enjoyed the folks I worked with. I could have made more money if I had stayed on and gotten a better paying shift. But of course seniority wins on that score. All in all the job was as promised and JB never fooled with my money.

 

It's delivering and setting up appliances at job sites and things like that. It's hard work, but that's good money for someone with little experience for a local position. Plus you just put your time in until you can get something like the Reno gig, or a better local job.

 

Good advice, Dave

 

You cannot expect a pay to be a number tossed by recuiter.

I don't load appliances and deliver to customers. Other people deal with that. There is so much time lost in fiddling with each customer.

You should have kept quiet about the grapes. You hauled one load that is fine. You are experienced now. They are not a big deal other than temperature. Philadelphia is full of grapes coming off the ship at the city dock.

 

Sorry the job turned out to not be what you needed. Don't be discouraged. Keep searching. You will find someone to hire you as a new driver. The issue is how much is it going to "cost" you to get that experience. Starting with a Mega generally involves a low paying and often too long stint as a "student" running your butt off and serving in reality as a team driver. The experience is valuable but not fun. I imagine your alternative is to find a small company willing to take you on but they will be taking a chance hiring you without a solid history of commercial driving behind you. It's a trade-off. I for one would be interested in following you on this thread if you choose to keep us updated. Best wishes.