- Company: J.B. Hunt
- Location: United States (nationwide)
- Salary: $250,000/yr
J.B. Hunt at a glance
jbhunt.com- Founded 1961
- Employees 33646
- Ticker JBHT
- Revenue $7.19B
- Net income $598.28M
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 254900ARPN0ZMNIFBS18, United States (nationwide)) — via GLEIF
J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ: JBHT) is a U.S. trucking and logistics firm based in Lowell, Arkansas, founded in 1961. It runs semi-trailer freight networks nationwide and employs roughly 33,600 people.
3,443 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Source: Wikipedia
CDL-A Truck Driver - Owner Operator at J.B. Hunt in United States (nationwide)
About This Position
J.B. Hunt is currently seeking CDL-A owner operators with a projected gross revenue of between $200,000 and $250,000 annually. As an owner operator, you will have the freedom to plan your own routes, allowing for personalized business management.
What You'll Do
- Earn up to $250,000 per year through contract work with J.B. Hunt Highway Services.
- Gain access to one of the largest freight bases in the country, providing numerous opportunities for hauling goods across various regions.
- Enjoy a contract signing incentive of $10,000 upon joining J.B. Hunt as an owner operator.
Skills & Qualifications
- Holding a valid CDL-A license with no moving violations in the past 3 years.
- Proven experience as a truck driver or owner operator is preferred but not mandatory for new applicants.
- A strong understanding of route planning and logistics management.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with dispatchers, clients, and other team members.
Why Join J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt offers a unique opportunity to become an owner operator while still benefiting from the resources and support of one of the largest freight carriers in North America. You'll have access to extensive training programs, industry knowledge, and a vast network of clients, ensuring steady work and reliable income.
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What people say about J.B. Hunt
Recent coverage centers on earnings outlook and sector standing rather than driver reviews. Heavy Duty Trucking reported a large conventional-tractor investment plan; finance outlets tracked JBHT ratings and market-cap rank among peers.
- A Fuel-Efficient Big Rig From Walmart
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Recent news
- JB Hunt (JBHT) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release - Yahoo Finance
- J.B. Hunt (JBHT) Receives Overweight Rating with $360 Price Targ - GuruFocus
- Old Dominion, J.B. Hunt, XPO Lead Sector in Market Cap Rankings - WWD
- J.B. Hunt To Spend $ 1 Billion Switching To Conventionals - Heavy Duty Trucking
- J.B. Hunt Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call - Benzinga
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in United States (nationwide)
This listing is U.S.-wide, not tied to one metro. Owner-operators typically plan around freight lanes, fuel stops, and hours-of-service rules rather than a fixed office location.
Note: United States (nationwide) observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for United States (nationwide): Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in United States (nationwide): 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 209,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in United States (nationwide): $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in United States (nationwide): 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in United States (nationwide): 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in United States (nationwide): 1,800 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Owner-operator CDL-A work sits in the heavy tractor-trailer path: clean CDL, proven solo miles, then leasing/contracting under a carrier brand. Strong lane reliability and equipment upkeep open better freight access over time.
Build the skills for this role
Core: Class A CDL, safe driving record, HOS/ELD fluency, and basic tractor maintenance. Official requirements:
Free & low-cost learning resources
Expect questions on safety history, equipment ownership or lease readiness, HOS discipline, and how you handle breakdowns or delayed freight. Be ready to discuss typical lanes and communication with dispatch.
Best fit for experienced CDL-A drivers who want owner-operator autonomy inside a large national carrier like J.B. Hunt, and who are comfortable with business-side costs of running a truck.
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Listing facts
- Role CDL-A Truck Driver – Owner Operator
- Employer J.B. Hunt
- Location United States (nationwide)
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $250,000/yr
- Posted August 17, 2026
- Apply by September 17, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (269 words)
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- Hacker News — A Fuel-Efficient Big Rig From Walmart
- Hacker News — Ask HN: Which language/web framework to learn for employability?
- Hacker News — What to read to understand how economists think
- Hacker News — Amazon HQ2 finalists should refuse tax breaks, say nearly 100 economists
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