JBH supposedly varies the pay according to Cost of Living in the area you're based out of. They'll pay less for the same work down south than up north, for example. That's one of the ways they got so big, I guess. From my personal experience, they definitely lean well towards the low end of acceptable pay for any particular area.
its not JB that sets the cost of living. Its cheaper to live in the southern states than it is east or west coast.
If you go to JB's website and search for a job it will have the average base. If you are a hard worker you will surely make 10 to 20% more. The bottom line is either apply or don't. the choice is yours. If enough people do not apply then maybe JB will raise the cpm or add a sign on bonus. I don't understand why drivers waste their time analyzing what corporate thinks. BTW- the NET PAY is YOUR business. The gross is what JB pays, minus state, federal, healthcare, child support.............