Semi-Local Truck Driver
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
Chicago, ILFresher7h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- HRISREST APIs
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- $20–$25 an hour
- Skill demand
- REST APIs4%HRIS1%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 1, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
J.B. Hunt is hiring semi-local Class A drivers for the largest company-owned intermodal fleet in North America. Move loads from the rail to customer locations and enjoy familiar routes, consistent freight for a maximized workday and flexible shifts that get you home more.
Job Details
- Average annual earnings: $93,000.00 per year
- Get home frequently
- Safety bonus opportunities
- Paid online orientation
Key Responsibilities
- Move loads from the rail to customer locations.
- Frequent contact with customer employees.
- Contact with the motoring public at fuel stations and rest stops.
Compensation & Pay Structure
- Paid at an hourly rate for all hours worked.
- Activity-based payment calculated using the formula: Activity Based Bonus - Hourly Pay = Activity Based Payment Amount.
- Average Yearly Gross: $93,000.00 Per Year
- Bonus Plan: $5,000.00
- CPM: $0.570 - $0.620 Per Mile
- Cross-Town: $25.00 - $60.00 Per Move
- Detention Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 Per Hour
- Driver Assist: $25.00 Per Occurrence
- Drop/Hook Pay: $35.00 Per Stop
- Empty Moves: $15.00 Per Stop
- Equipment Cleaning: $15.00 Per Occurrence
- Hazmat Load: $25.00 Per Load
- Holiday Pay: $200.00 Per Day
- International Equipment - Chassis Move: $25.00 - $60.00 Per Move
- International Equipment - Container Return from Customer: $35.00 Per Stop
- International Equipment - Container Return Staged on JBH Yard: $25.00 - $60.00 Per Move
- International Equipment - Drop/Hook: $35.00 Per Stop
- International Equipment - Live Pickup/Delivery: $50.00 Per Stop
- International Equipment - Rail Activity: $20.00 Per Hour
- Layover: $20.00 Per Hour
- Live Lifts: $15.00 Per Occurrence
- Live Load/Unload: $50.00 Per Stop
- Mechanical Breakdown: $20.00 Per Hour
- New Hire Training: $250.00 Per Day
- Operational Meetings: $22.00 Per Hour
- Rail Delay: $20.00 Per Hour
- Reefer Cross-Town/Empty Move: $15.00 Per Occurrence
- Refrigerated Load: $30.00 Per Load
- Refused Delivery: $40.00 Per Occurrence
- Safety Bonus: $1,000.00 Per Year
- Safety Training: $20.00 Per Hour
- Spotting/Spotter Work: $5.00 Per Move
- Trainer Pay: $125.00 Per Day
- Trainer Pay: $28.00 Per Hour
- Truck Detailing: $50.00 Per Occurrence
- Truck Order Not Used: $20.00 Per Occurrence
- Yard Work: $20.00 Per Hour
Company Driver Benefits
- PTO accrual from day one.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage after just 30 days.
- Access to mental health, family planning, leave, and disability benefits.
- Other benefits may include: 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, and six days with holiday pay.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Class A license.
- 3 Months Trucking Experience required.
Qualifications
- Factors which may affect annualized earnings include training completed, paid breaks, endorsements, tenure, equipment type and number of days worked each week.
- Conditional job offer is subject to results of criminal background check.