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LOL at JB Hunt

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Voyager1968, Nov 9, 2010.

  1. Nov 9, 2010 #1
    Voyager1968

    Voyager1968 Road Train Member

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    So, just out of curiosity, I did a quick pre-app a few weeks ago to see what a local DCS job from my area that was listed entailed. Of course now I get the phone calls and e-mails. Anyway, today I get an e-mail from them with this as the first paragraph.

    Thank you for your recent interest in a driving career at J.B. Hunt Transport. We are pleased to inform you that we currently have exceptional driving jobs available for professional drivers in TAMAQUA, PA.

    So then I click the link to see what exceptional jobs they actually have in the Tamaqua area and this is what comes up.

    We're sorry - all positions in your area are currently filled. As positions open and close frequently, we encourage you to sign up for Job Alerts so that we may notify you as opportunities arise in your area.

    Below you find a listing of current opportunities available elsewhere in your state.

    Sorry, there are no jobs available within your area that match this search criteria.

    I mean really???? :biggrin_25523:
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2010 #2
    notarps4me

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    I have heard a lot of drivers was baited by them. They go to orientation for a certain gig, that somehow got filled. You can go OTR and wait for an opening....:biggrin_2556:
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2010 #3
    Voyager1968

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    Hey...at least they're telling you now up front that the positions aren't available as opposed to waiting until you get to orientation.

    At least it's a step in the right direction! :biggrin_2559:
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2010 #4
    prime rib

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    Thats a common tactic at a lot of companies.
    You jump thru more hoops then ever to get hired
    then they tell you goin OTR after they promised
    you dedictaed regional.
    NO thanks, NOT interested!
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2010 #5
    BigKid2

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    They tried that with me a few years ago. They offered me a position on the phone home every day and paying over 50,000 a year doing Sam's Club in University Park,Il. I went and did drug test and road test in Chicago and then was supposed to go to orientation after my 2 week notice was over at the company I was with. Well a few days before I was to start orientation they call me to tell me things I will need to bring and she says bedding and at least 2 weeks worth of clothing. I say wait a second I am going on a dedicated position home every day and she says oh you will be eventually but you have to go otr for 6 months first. I just started laughing and said no thanks.
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2010 #6
    MisplacedJew

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    I did a pre-hire with ol' JB a few weeks ago; figured since I'm local in AR, I might take a look at a few of their DCS positions. I didn't even go so far as to orientation; red flags popped up when the recruiter called me to tell me that I needed to make up my mind and that there were "only two of these jobs left". I swear, it was worse than talking to a telemarketer.
     
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  9. Nov 12, 2010 #7
    dwayne

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    Your hitting the nail on the head. 75% of these recruiters are just telemarketers. Their given a script and answer questions off that. My favorite question to ask is "So whats your guys turnover?". :biggrin_255::biggrin_255:
     
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