Local Truck Driver

About the role

J.B. Hunt is hiring intermodal truck drivers. Drive with J.B. Hunt Intermodal and enjoy express access railyard gates, onsite maintenance, and 100% company-owned equipment. This position uses an activity-based pay plan that encourages safety, efficiency, and a strong work ethic. Drivers in this position over the last six to twelve months have averaged annualized earnings of $84,500.

• Daily home time
• Majority no-touch freight
• Onsite management
• Paid online orientation

Compensation

Base pay: $0.59 – $0.64 per mile. Activity-based pay rates:

• Detention pay: $23 – $30 per hour
• Drop and hook: $53 per stop
• Live load/unload: $73 per stop
• Driver load/unload: $45 per stop
• Hazmat: $40 per load
• Refrigerated: $40 per load
• Crosstown: $25 per load
• Driver assist: $25 per load
• Empty move: $25 per load
• Empty search: $20 per hour
• Mechanical breakdown: $23 per hour
• Mechanical tractor repositioning: $23 per hour
• Rail delay: $23 per hour
• Refused delivery: $53 per load
• Truck order not used: $23 per occurrence
• Waiting on truck: $23 per hour
• Overweight rework: $23 per hour
• Yard checks: $23 per hour
• Safety training: $23 per hour
• Mandatory in-person roundtables and safety meetings: $30 per hour
• New hire training: $200 per day
• Holiday pay: $220 per day

Factors which may affect annualized earnings include training completed, paid breaks, endorsements, tenure, equipment type, and number of days worked each week. This position may be eligible for safety bonuses and incentives based on profitability or performance.

Benefits

• PTO accrues from day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage eligible after 30 days
• Life insurance options
• Mental health and disability benefits
• 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

Requirements

• Class A CDL
• 3 months trucking experience