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what's with these outside recruitting firms?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ad356, Jun 30, 2017.

  1. Jun 30, 2017 #1
    ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    i have applied at several of these firms only to find out they are nothing more then a recruiting firm, usually for JB HUNT. doesnt JB hunt have recruiters of their own? why the outside agencies. example "smith mountain freight" nothing more then a recruiting firm. i have asked on here the opinion of JB hunt and it is not good which is why i stay away from them so far. it is tempting sometimes. local work, home daily, and a large company with the resources to keep drivers going rain or shine. anyways, why are they using recruiting firms?
     
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  3. Jun 30, 2017 #2
    Chinatown

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    Recruiting firms work on commission. It's cheaper to hire a recruiting firm than to hire a full time employee on salary with benefits.

    JB Hunt works well for many drivers. Those dedicated accounts can be real moneymakers for a driver with a good work ethic.
     
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    G13Tomcat

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    I agree with China for sure. Whatever "bad" you've heard about JB is probably 10 years ago chatter, anyway. These days, they have an excellent rep, and are not all that easy to get into, anymore. Yeah, man....if they are interested in you, I'd consider that a blessing.
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2017 #4
    Milr72

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    J. B has over 12,000 drivers and I would guess a large portion are satisfied with what they are doing. Maybe not every day but most days. Just because a small percentage gripe and complain doesn't make them a bad company.
    Some of the best money I ever made was while I was at J.B. I retired from there in 2006 after 42 years in the trucking industry ( 8 years with Hunt).
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2017 #5
    G13Tomcat

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    Again, supporting China's and my claims...thanks for that! :)
     
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