Local Truck Driver

Position ID: 24314

Position: Intermodal - Chicago, IL - Sun-Thurs - 1500 Start - Local - EFA

License Type: Class A

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Home Time: 5 days on, 2 days off

Experience Level: 12 months

Avg. Yearly Gross: $78,000.00 - $85,000.00

Drivers are home daily with J.B. Hunt!

Position Details

Position Details:

• Driver will report to Chicago terminal daily for dispatch and truck assignment.
• They will Primarily be assigned loads to shuttle between BNSF, NS and CSX rail ramps. But we do service other ramps as well.
• 50 % drop and hook.
• Besides moving containers between ramps, they will run a 200 or so mile radius of Chicago - as far N as Milwaukee and SW WI area, and down to Indianapolis and Grand Rapids) Fair mix of long haul one day, and shorter local mileage the next. All run in a day cab and return to the terminal at the end of their shift.
• There are some Local runs available where drivers run to Indianapolis and back every day & then fill in with local work

Special Requirements:

• Prefer local Chicago rail experience but not required.
• Automatic restriction CDL is permitted
• Hazmat required in 90 days

Additional Info:

• Truck needs to remain at the yard during time off.
• Passengers are not permitted.
• Drivers WILL slip seat
• No smoking in trucks

PTO & Holiday Pay:

• Drivers get 18 paid days off (12 PTO days and 6 holidays)
• After 1st year - 5 years, drivers get 22 paid days off (16 PTO days 6 holidays)
• 6 - 13 years, drivers get 27 paid days off (21 PTO days 6 holidays)
• 14 - 18 years, drivers get 30 days (24 PTO days 6 holidays)
• 19+ years, drivers get 32 days (26 PTO days 6 holidays)

Operating Area

Drivers on this local job will operate in a 200-mile radius of Chicago, IL.

About the Opportunity

Work with a team that's Driven for You! J.B. Hunt is hiring 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.

Let's get you on board. Call 1-877-791-9458 or pre-qualify today.

This role utilizes an activity-based payment plan aimed to reward drivers for their commitment to delivering excellence and increase income based on individual efforts.

Job Details:

• Average annual earnings: $78,000 per year

• Get home daily

• Safety bonus opportunities

• Paid online orientation

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

Additional Pay Information:

• Average Yearly Gross $78,000.00 Per Year

• Bereavement $175.00 Per Day

• CPM $0.42 - $0.61 Per Mile

• Cross-Town $23.00 - $55.00 Per Move

• Detention Pay $20.00 - $25.00 Per Hour

• Driver Assist $25.00 Per Occurrence

• Drop/Hook Pay $45.00 Per Stop

• Dwell Moves $15.00 Per Load

• Empty Moves $15.00 Per Move

• Excessive Dunnage $15.00 Per Occurrence

• Hazmat Load $30.00 Per Load

• Holiday Pay $220.00 Per Day

• Jury Duty $175.00 Per Day

• Live Load/Unload $67.00 Per Stop

• Long-Haul $50.00 Per Load

• Mandatory Meetings $22.00 Per Hour

• Mechanical Breakdown $20.00 Per Hour

• New Hire Training $250.00 Per Day

• One Way Pay $25.00 Per Load

• Rail Delay $20.00 Per Hour

• Recovery $25.00 Per Occurrence

• Refrigerated Load $30.00 Per Load

• Refused Delivery $45.00 Per Stop

• Safety Training $22.00 Per Hour

• Spotting/Spotter Work $5.00 Per Move

• Top 10% of Earners $85,000.00 Per Year

• Trainer Pay $125.00 Per Day

• Trainer Pay $28.00 Per Hour

• Truck Order Not Used $25.00 Per Occurrence

• Virtual Safety Training $20.00 Per Hour

• Waiting on Power Unit $20.00 Per Hour

• Yard Work $20.00 Per Hour

Being driven for you means we are committed to your stability, safety, support and success. Explore why some of the best drivers in the industry have built their careers with us. Call 1-877-791-9458 or fill out this pre-qual form today.

J.B. Hunt accepts pre-qualification forms on an ongoing basis. EOE including disability/veterans. Program details apply. In addition to the number of activities completed, 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, as applicable.

J.B. Hunt offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, 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.

Conditional job offer is subject to results of criminal background check. Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and other state and local ordinances that may apply. Specific job duties may vary and are subject to change. Duties may include, and are not limited to, the following: frequent contact with customer employees and contact with the motoring public at fuel stations and rest stops.