Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Regional Truck Driver
Wheelersburg, OH · On-site
$50/hr
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Regional Truck Driver
Wheelersburg, OH · On-site
$50/hr
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Regional Truck Driver
Chillicothe, OH · On-site
$50/hr
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Regional Truck Driver
Chillicothe, OH · On-site
$50/hr
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Regional Truck Driver
Chillicothe, OH · On-site
$50/hr
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Regional Truck Driver
Chillicothe, OH · On-site
$50/hr
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Regional Truck Driver
Chillicothe, OH · On-site
$50/hr
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Regional Truck Driver
Chillicothe, OH · On-site
$50/hr
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Regional Truck Driver
Washington Court House, OH · On-site
$50/hr
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
Regional Truck Driver
Washington Court House, OH · On-site
$50/hr
Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load * Driver assist: $25 per load * Empty move: $15 per load * Truck detailing: $50 flat rate * Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours * Rail delays ...
CMV Driver- Class A Various Endorsements
Akron, OH · On-site
$22.38/hr
... mechanic and/or takes equipment to the shop for repairs. DVIR required. * Ensure trucks are fueled ... Ensure proper securement and/or reefer settings. * Take instruction from Yard Supervisor and assist ...
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CMV Driver- Class A Various Endorsements
Akron, OH · On-site
$22.38/hr
... mechanic and/or takes equipment to the shop for repairs. DVIR required. * Ensure trucks are fueled ... Ensure proper securement and/or reefer settings. * Take instruction from Yard Supervisor and assist ...
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A Reefer Mechanic is a technician who specializes in the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of refrigerated transport units, commonly known as reefers. These units are used to keep perishable goods at controlled temperatures during transportation. Reefer Mechanics work on refrigeration systems in trucks, trailers, and shipping containers, ensuring they operate efficiently and comply with safety regulations. Their duties include diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, performing routine maintenance, and replacing faulty components. This role requires knowledge of HVAC systems, refrigeration cycles, and electrical troubleshooting.
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$50/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 19 days ago
J.B. Hunt rating
6.9
Based on 178 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
233rd of 365 rated logistics
Job description
Looking for regional truck driving jobs? J.B. Hunt is hiring intermodal truck drivers! Drive with J.B. Hunt Intermodal and enjoy express access railyard gates, onsite maintenance and 100% company-owned equipment.
This position is an activity-based pay plan that encourages safety, efficiency and a strong work ethic.
- Drivers are averaging $86,000 a year on this driving job.
- $10,000 sign-on bonus available for a limited time!
Job Details:
- $0.64-$0.69 per mile*
- Detention pay: $20-$25 per hour after the first hour
- Drop and hook pay: $35 per stop
- Live load/unload: $65 per stop
- Live lifts pay: $20 if longer than 1 hour
- Layover pay: $20 per hour up to 5 hours
- Hazmat: $25 per load
- Refrigerated: $30 per load
- Crosstown moves: $25-$60 per load
- Reefer crosstown/empty moves: $30 per load
- Driver assist: $25 per load
- Empty move: $15 per load
- Truck detailing: $50 flat rate
- Mechanical breakdown: $20 per hour up to 5 hours
- Rail delays: $20 per hour after the first hour
- Refused delivery: $40 per load
- Truck order not used: $20
- Yard work: $20 per hour
- Chassis flips: $20 per hour
- Spotting work: $5 per move
- Excessive dunnage: $15 flat rate
- Recovery event: $25 per hour
- Midwest surcharge: $50 flat rate
- Weekend bonus: $150 per week
- Safety training and mandatory meeting pay: $22 per hour
- New hire training pay: $250 per day
- Holiday pay: $210 per day?????????????????
- Weekly home time
- Majority no touch freight
- Onsite management
- Paid online orientation
Driver Benefits:
- PTO accrues from day one
- 401(k) with company match
- Eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage after just 30 days
- Access to life insurance options
- Access to mental health and disability benefits
- And so much more!
In addition to all these benefits, J.B. Hunt company drivers enjoy a culture of safety that is dedicated to recognizing and rewarding safe drivers. Don't wait - join North America's largest intermodal provider today! Call 1-877-791-9458 or pre-qualify online at DriveJBHunt.com.
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.
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License Type: Class A
Experience Level: 3 Months Trucking ExperiencePandoLogic. Keywords: Truck Driver, Location: Orient, OH - 43146
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Industry
Trucking
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Lowell, AR, US
Year founded
1961