J.B. Hunt Trucking Independent Contractors
If you drive your own truck for a living, you know that having the right partner will help increase your profits…Partner with an industry leader— someone who knows the business, but gives you the freedom to run your business your way.
J.B. Hunt’s Independent Contractor division offers many partnership advantages:
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Choose a mileage rate of 90 cpm (plus fuel surcharge) or take 65% of the revenue from each load and average about $1.40 per mile.
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Lucrative fuel surcharge and mileage, paid on loaded and empty miles
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Fuel discounts... pay J.B. Hunt’s price for fuel at terminals and fuel stops
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Weekly settlement each Friday, fuel deducted
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Accessorial and short-haul rates in addition to your base mileage rate
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No forced dispatch
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Discounted tires, parts and maintenance services
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24 hour road service department
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Paid base plates & permits; toll cards & EZ passes issued; scales reimbursed
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Full voluntary benefits package and maintenance escrow available
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Paid orientation including travel, lodging and meals
Regional, Local and Dedicated opportunities with varying rates and home-time schedules are also available. Call for information.
100's of Driving Opportunities for you to Choose from at JB Hunt. Listen to our XM ad.
Equipment specifications:
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1993 or newer year-model tractor
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Weight of truck, including driver and fuel, under 20,000 pounds
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Fifth wheel measurement of 47 1/2" or less
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Pass DOT inspection twice yearly (at J.B. Hunt's expense)
Or take the path to owning your own business with J.B. Hunt’s Lease-Purchase program.
When you drive for a company the size of J.B. Hunt, you have more choices. Sure, we're proud to offer the best OTR job in the industry for company drivers- but the fact is we have driving opportunities to fit any driver's preference.
Take our Lease-Purchase opportunity, for example...
With little or no money down, you're behind the wheel of your own Freightliner! J.B. Hunt finances your purchase- approval is guaranteed; choose a 2004 or 2005 model and make affordable payments for just 36 months.
As a lease-purchase driver, you enjoy all the partnership advantages of contracting with J.B. Hunt. You're your own boss, you own your own truck- so there's no forced dispatch- but you also have the muscle of an industry leader behind you.
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85 cpm base mileage, plus fuel surcharge
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Average over $1 per mile
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Fuel discounts...pay our price when you fuel in-network
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Weekly settlement with fuel deduction
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Discounts on tires and maintenance
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Paid base plates & permits, tolls & scales
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Full voluntary benefits package and maintenance escrow
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Paid orientation including lodging, meals, and travel reimbursement
It's the best lease-purchase option in the industry- and J.B. Hunt will help you fulfill the dream!