- USDOT
- 43711
- Carrier Type
- Mega Carrier
- Fleet Size (Power Units)
- 12,000
- Drivers
- 13,000
- Operation Type
- Interstate
- Headquarters
- 615 J B Hunt Corporate Dr, Lowell, AR 72745
Source: FMCSA SAFER snapshot (verified 2026-04-22T03:36:45.869648+00:00)
J.B. Hunt Transport Truck Driver Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026)
12,000
Power units
13,000
Drivers
43711
USDOT
Complete guide to driving for J.B. Hunt Transport: pay structure, hiring areas, driver requirements, benefits, and application process. Sourced from FMCSA SAFER, carrier filings, and verified 2026-04-22 03:36:46.063322+00:00.
Carrier identity (FMCSA SAFER)
Driver types and requirements
| Track | CDL Class | Min Experience | Min Age | MVR / DAC policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Company Driver | A | 6 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months preferred / case-by-case |
| Intermodal Company Driver | A | 6 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 2 moving violations / 36 months preferred / case-by-case |
| Regional Company Driver | A | 3 mo | 21 (interstate) | ≤ 3 moving violations / 36 months / case-by-case |
Where J.B. Hunt Transport hires
48 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Priority metros: Lowell, AR, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, Houston, TX
Source: J.B. Hunt careers page (verified 2026-04-20)
J.B. Hunt Transport pay structure (2026)
Company driver
- Solo CPM: $0.56–$0.72 per mile
- Team CPM: $0.72–$0.88 per mile
- Per diem election: up to 20% of miles pulled into tax-free reimbursement
- Detention: Per-customer; dedicated contracts often include paid wait time
- Layover: Per-dispatch layover policy
Bonuses: safety: True, referral: True, dedicated retention: True
Source: J.B. Hunt Transport recruiting page
Model your expected earnings with the CPM → Annual Salary calculator.
How to apply to J.B. Hunt Transport
- Start application: J.B. Hunt Transport driver application portal
- Phone screen: expect questions like:
- How many years CDL-A?
- Endorsements?
- Experience with intermodal / container chassis?
- MVR violations?
- DAC history?
- Home-time preference?
- Road test: conducted in a automatic truck.
- Pre-employment drug test: urinalysis
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FMCSA safety record
Review J.B. Hunt Transport's CSA Safety Measurement System data directly at the FMCSA: J.B. Hunt Transport on FMCSA SMS. URL verified 2026-04-22T03:36:46.063309+00:00.
Frequently asked questions
- What does J.B. Hunt Transport pay CDL drivers?
- J.B. Hunt Transport advertises company-driver pay of $0.56–$0.72 per mile; team $0.72–$0.88 per mile; per diem 20%. These figures come from carrier filings and were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:46.063322+00:00; confirm current rates with a recruiter before you apply.
- What do you need to drive for J.B. Hunt Transport?
- For the Dedicated Company Driver track, J.B. Hunt Transport lists CDL Class A; 6 months experience; minimum age 21. Requirements were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:46.063322+00:00 and can vary by location and division.
- Where does J.B. Hunt Transport hire CDL drivers?
- J.B. Hunt Transport lists active hiring in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL…. Hiring areas were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:46.063322+00:00.
- How do I apply to drive for J.B. Hunt Transport?
- Apply through J.B. Hunt Transport's official driver portal at https://www.jbhunt.jobs/truck-driver-jobs. Application details were verified 2026-04-22 03:36:46.063322+00:00.
- What is J.B. Hunt Transport's FMCSA safety record?
- Per the FMCSA SAFER snapshot, J.B. Hunt Transport operates 12,000 power units and 13,000 drivers. Review the full CSA Safety Measurement System record on the FMCSA SMS site; snapshot verified 2026-04-22 03:36:46.063322+00:00.
