Local Truck Driver
About the role
J.B. Hunt is hiring local Class A drivers for its Dedicated Contract Services business unit. Drivers deliver freight to a single customer and get home every day. Compensation follows an activity‑based payment plan that rewards commitment and allows income to grow with individual effort. Average annual earnings are $86,000.
Responsibilities
- Deliver freight to a dedicated customer on a consistent, daily route
- Maintain frequent contact with customer employees
- Interact with the motoring public at fuel stations and rest stops
- Perform other duties as assigned; specific job duties may vary and are subject to change
Requirements
- Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)
- Minimum 6 months of trucking experience
Pay
Average yearly gross: $86,000. The activity‑based plan includes the following rates:
- Base mileage pay: $0.620 per mile (CPM)
- Detention pay: $22.00 per hour
- Holiday pay: $200.00 per day
- New‑hire training pay: $200.00 per day
- Off‑account work: $225.00 – $300.00 per day
- Safety training: $20.00 per hour
- Stop pay: $50.00 per stop
- Tarping pay: $60.00 per load
- Trainer pay: $75.00 per day
Additional factors that may affect annualized earnings include training completed, paid breaks, endorsements, tenure, equipment type, and number of days worked each week. Safety bonuses and performance‑based incentives may also be available.
Benefits
- PTO accrual from day one
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage eligible after 30 days
- Access to mental health, family planning, leave, and disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
- Paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Six days with holiday pay
Schedule
Home daily — consistent, local routes with daily return home.
Additional information
Conditional job offer is subject to a criminal background check. Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other applicable state and local ordinances. J.B. Hunt accepts pre‑qualification forms on an ongoing basis. Call 1‑877‑791‑9458 or complete the pre‑qual form to apply.