J.B. Hunt - Why your company will never be this good.

Boy someone has you either brainwashed or you never worked for anyone else!!

 

In most cases its a 4 to 7 day ride by rail. If its longer then its usually because of mechanical issues with the rail. Companies usually pay a flat rate based on what terminals the trailers are shipped to and from regaurdless if it is loaded or empty. But the most bizarre thing I saw was trailers (not JB Trailers) placarded explosives being shipped on the rail. (BNSF) I had to wonder if that was legal to do.

 

The difference is you will need to be behind the wheel 8 hours more based on a 50 MPH average where as you could be sleeping,watching your favorite program or being on here.

 

In Respons Will My co ever be this good ? Well i hope not.JB supports Rail An they turn that $$$$ into anti-trk laws. Good for you an JB short term. But sucks for the future of the AMERICAN TRUCKER just my 2 Cents LATE

 

How is it running out of Green Bay, WI? Seen a job posting and I live only 42 miles north of Green Bay, said it runs loads out of Chicago and runs all the loads into Wisconsin, which SEEMS perfect for me, actually. Mostly to Milwaukee and up I-43/US-41, and to Madison, which I know like the back of my hand. Even mentioned Marinette, which is just next to Peshtigo. I've lived in those two towns my whole life.

The drop/hook pay and breakdown pay and whatnot seems waaaay better than what Swift provides. I don't get that many miles with them anyways.

 

You missing you driving less miles to make the same 840 dollars you would make driving for company b that is paying .35 cents a mile. Jb is the better offer.

 

I worked for J B hunt it was good company til Mr hunt passed away. if you are a otr driver you will be out 14 days. and the CEO of the company said drivers are a dime a dozen. in a stock holder meeting. and he tratered us that way.

 

Thread started in 08,the driver was prob. fired for bumping a container. In 08 I pulled a reefer trailer 44.5 cpm 68mph loose leave log, 35 per stop, 13 stop loads. Net 1,000 to over 1,300 , a jb driver can,t gross 1,200 a week. I don,t know where he got a .32 for the industry average, way off man.

 

I have worked for JB and was a good comply when Mr Hunt was still living.
you will not start at .42 and the otr drivers out 12 to 14 days. the CEO was quoted saying drivers are a dime a dozen.

 

I am so glad I stumbled on this post. I just took the plunge and I start orientation in Dallas on Monday. I have heard all the nightmares and horror stories since 1991. I have noticed that over the years JB has taken the lead in this industry. Change is not always welcomed, especially when no one wants too. Face it. This industry HAS to change or we are all going to be broke.

Mr Mustard, you seem like a very intelligent person. I hope to meet you one day, so you can share your wisdom about JB. I try to be possitive in everything I do, but I am not naive. If any of you think the trucking industry will tollerate stupidity, carelessness, selfishness, and whinning forever then your driving days are numbered. Most of us (DRIVERS) need to change our attitudes and embrace the changes. This industry is weeding out the problem drivers. JB seems to be surviving dispite the horrible economy. If they put me in a safe truck and encourage me to be safe and legal while I take care of my responsiblites then I could careless what anyone thinks about my employer. The bottomline is this: You have to take responsibility for your decisions and actions! If JB is not right for you then move on, and stop crying about it.

The grass always looks greener until you start chewing on it.