JB Hunt dedicated PPG account... your thoughts?

[Watcher]

I may be signing on with JB this Wednesday for the PPG account. As of now I am deciding between JB Hunt and Ryder. I have an interview with Ryder tomorrow afternoon, but need to make a decision quickly.

I've checked around the boards here an seem to get a good "vibe" from the current JB Hunt drivers about the company, however, knowing that the opinion of how the company ultimately depends on our own experiences, a view from the "inside" does tend to help on the "big decision".

I understand that JB Hunt has a "boat-load" of opportunities for drivers depending on how they want to "run", and what kind of "hometime" they're looking for. That's a big plus to me, because I am a family man and would love to stay married and watch my kids grow up...I know I'll miss quite a bit of that as a driver, however, I don't plan on being a driver for the rest of my life...just until I hit the next "phase", or untill my wife wants me to quit or one of us realizes it's putting a strain on our family. (with Daddy gone all the time) My kids are little, (6, 4, & 1.5)she has help at home already with a "Nanny/housekeeper" type and will be soon moving closer to us, so hopefully that'll help a bit. And I also understand that local positions can come up as well, which I also like.

I did some local work for Swift on the Home Depot dedicated account ($150 per day X 5) I liked at first when we started at 1600 and got off at 0:00, but as one of the other DC we pick up from started taking longer and longer to get the trailers ready... I wasn't getting home till nearly 0500- 0600...it doesn't leave much time to sleep when I live 1.5 hours away from the terminal...on a good day.... especially when the little ones can't help but interrupt Daddy's sleep for some "play time" before having to start getting ready to go to work.

Any thoughts?... sorry for the rambling (I tend to do that...it's who I am)

[brian griffin]

My money is on Ryder. Although JB Hunt is ok too. I worked with both commpanies and i feel Ryder is a bit better.

You probably can't go wrong with either company though. I just think ryder is a little better.


Tell us more about the PPG account?

[Watcher]

I'd actually like to know as well, hense the reason for this post. I've never driven for JB before, only Averitt and Swift. Suprisingly to some, I thought Swift treated me better, had more miles and not as much time spent in terminals waiting for truck being repaired. I averaged between 1200-1800 miles a week with Averitt.

Hoping Sheepdancer or other JB drivers can help me out here. Thanks for the response though. Take care!

-Watcher

[Sheepdancer]

HELP YOU OUT????? whats up with all these drivers going to other recruiters and then having me answer all the questions. :shock:
I need to make some money!!!
Ok now ive vented... ....and I was just kidding. Ronnie is a great guy and recruiter, he will shoot straight with ya. However tell him that Craig actually talked you into it. Perhaps I can at least get a free lunch or something.
PPG is a great run. It will get you home every other weekend for a full 72 hours. Its almost all drop and hook. And it has very consistant miles.

[Double R]

It will get you home every other weekend for a full 72 hours. Its almost all drop and hook. And it has very consistant miles.

That right there will kill your homelife and marriage. If you want to be home to see the kids grow up, I would go with Ryder. I have nothing bad to say about JB but you want hometime.

[Watcher]

HELP YOU OUT????? whats up with all these drivers going to other recruiters and then having me answer all the questions. Shocked
I need to make some money!!!

I believe I told him I had been getting a lot of information about JB Hunt from classadrivers.com forums. I mentioned there was a recruiter on there but I didn't know your name. Don't worry, I'll be sure to mention your name to him tomorrow.

FYI:

I had the interview with Ryder today, however, the guy didn't seem to have the answers I was looking for. Yes, the pay would be great, but he didn't seem to know when I'd be off so I my wife and I could plan around my days off. A bit disheartening I thought. All he got across was that it was a rotating shift, they did slip seating, the pay was based on "zone milage" and I could be driving anything from a 53' to a box truck for deliveries for CVS. I sounds good...just would like more information about the job from other drivers. All in all, the interview went well, and looks like he liked what he heard.

thanks for all your advice fellas!

-Watcher

[ROCKYROAD]

HELP YOU OUT????? whats up with all these drivers going to other recruiters and then having me answer all the questions. :shock:
I need to make some money!!!
Ok now ive vented... ....and I was just kidding. Ronnie is a great guy and recruiter, he will shoot straight with ya. However tell him that Craig actually talked you into it. Perhaps I can at least get a free lunch or something.
PPG is a great run. It will get you home every other weekend for a full 72 hours. Its almost all drop and hook. And it has very consistant miles.

Hi: I have been dealing with Robin (male, not female) regarding PPG DCS. I would be based out of the Niles, OH terminal. Will they raise a stink if I delay orientation for a couple weeks. I figured I may as well take a summer vacation now, instead of driving for a month and then asking for time off.

[Sheepdancer]

make sure you call Robin and tell that you want to move out. It shouldnt be a problem. Keep in mind that the PPG has that sign on bonus and you never know when they might take it away. You might reschedule yourself out of 1000 bucks.

[Cluggy619]

Hehehe.....

You know, I called on a site that was posted on this board over the weekend. Some claimed it was JB Hunt. Nothing on the site had JB Hunt logo on it.

Got called back eariler today (monday). Great job was offered. It would have been a dedicated account, with me home every weekend. Pay sounded good, great bennies.....

Sound to good to be true. So I'm thinking, "Great, where do I sign up?"

Then he told that I would be working for JB Hunt, and did I have......

Hung up on him there.

Makes you want to go HMMMMMMMMMM........ :wink:

Companies who are straight with you upfront don't have to have sites like these....Here is the posting in case your wondering...go check it out for yourself.
:wink:

http://www.classadrivers.com/phpBB2/...377&highlight=

[Cluggy619]

P.S. I would go with Ryder.

But that's just me.

[Watcher]

Please get this poster off the site....I can't believe someone would post such a horrible picture. Where are the moderators?!!!!! please remove his post and picture ASAP!!!!!

-Watcher

[spencerian]

YEAH WELL THEY BANNED ME FOR NO REASON ... SO TOUGH ***** I'M NOT GONNA STOP

Maybe it had to do with your immature attitude? Just a guess.

[Smooth]

The PPG account isn't one of JB's better dedicated accounts , there always looking for drivers in that account . If your going with JB , hold out until an auto parts run becomes available , if not , forget it .

[Sheepdancer]

Hehehe.....

You know, I called on a site that was posted on this board over the weekend. Some claimed it was JB Hunt. Nothing on the site had JB Hunt logo on it.

Got called back eariler today (monday). Great job was offered. It would have been a dedicated account, with me home every weekend. Pay sounded good, great bennies.....

Sound to good to be true. So I'm thinking, "Great, where do I sign up?"

Then he told that I would be working for JB Hunt, and did I have......

Hung up on him there.

Makes you want to go HMMMMMMMMMM........ :wink:

Companies who are straight with you upfront don't have to have sites like these....Here is the posting in case your wondering...go check it out for yourself.
:wink:

http://www.classadrivers.com/phpBB2/...377&highlight=

Cluggy, I know who owns that site, he is a recruiter here. Many of us pay out of our own pocket for recruiting websites and we are not allowed to use JB hunt logos or anything of the sort on our sites. My website is the exact same way. The funny thing is the guy who owns that is our top recruiter, and is a very honest guy (just like me :wink: ) He was absolutely telling you the truth about that job. Like you said, It sounded like a great job, then you found out it was JB and hung up. You sure showed him....not. basically he laughed, hung up and put the next guy he talked to on that great job. Another thing to think about. More than likely our recruiting dept is going to start recruiting for other companies that dont compete with us. Class B jobs, Tanker jobs, Local dump jobs...ect. Like us JB recruiters or not, we are the most successful recruiting dept in the industry and other companies have been asking us to recruit for them for a long time. So that is something to think about before you hang up on us.

[Sheepdancer]

The PPG account isn't one of JB's better dedicated accounts , there always looking for drivers in that account . If your going with JB , hold out until an auto parts run becomes available , if not , forget it .

I would disagree. As a recruiter I always judge jobs by keeping in touch with the drivers I put on it. The vast majority of drivers Ive put on PPG over the years have been really happy with it. Yes, its more of an OTR job. Running all over the place. However its almost all drop and hook, the miles are consistant, and you will always get home for 72 hours every other weekend. (Its great for divorced dads who have their kids every other weekend)
Yes, the auto parts runs are good runs if you are talking about being easy. Home a few times during the week and off for a day and a half over the weekend. Always running to the same place. Funny thing about those auto parts runs. They are probably the easiest jobs for me to fill as a recruiter. They are also the lowest paying jobs I have in the company. Usually about 38-40k a year. Go figure. But hey, if I have a driver set on PPG and the auto parts job opens up, I would be happy to move him. The auto parts job pays me a better commission. However, if you havent noticed, I like being honest about jobs on this board and HONESTLY, the PPG job is a better job when you are talking about making more money.
Also the auto parts jobs are pretty hard to get on. When they open, they fill fast. Usually if I talk to a driver on like a thursday and he cant get into orientation by that monday, most likely he is going to be SOL. They absolutely dont like empty trucks sitting there on the auto parts runs. They are going to fill those jobs fast any way they can. The auto parts runs are much easier to get on from inside the company.

[Cluggy619]

Please get this poster off the site....I can't believe someone would post such a horrible picture. Where are the moderators?!!!!! please remove his post and picture ASAP!!!!!

-Watcher

What pic are you referring to?

[Cluggy619]

Cluggy, I know who owns that site, he is a recruiter here. Many of us pay out of our own pocket for recruiting websites and we are not allowed to use JB hunt logos or anything of the sort on our sites. My website is the exact same way. The funny thing is the guy who owns that is our top recruiter, and is a very honest guy (just like me :wink: ) He was absolutely telling you the truth about that job. Like you said, It sounded like a great job, then you found out it was JB and hung up. You sure showed him....not. basically he laughed, hung up and put the next guy he talked to on that great job. Another thing to think about. More than likely our recruiting dept is going to start recruiting for other companies that dont compete with us. Class B jobs, Tanker jobs, Local dump jobs...ect. Like us JB recruiters or not, we are the most successful recruiting dept in the industry and other companies have been asking us to recruit for them for a long time. So that is something to think about before you hang up on us.

wow...I'm impressed. Nothing like sharing my resume around the room. Since you are all there, you can considered this my "do not call" notice. And while your at it, don't send me any mail either.

As far as paying for your own site...I guess it counts like I would pay for my own gloves. Something you do with your job to make it easier. It still is tricking drivers to call or apply who wouldn't have done so if they saw JB anywheres on the site. That's my point.

[ssoutlaw]

Your evil pic, Cluggy....lol

[Sheepdancer]

Your do not call notice? So Im assuming your real name is Cluggy and your phone will be listed as such? I promise if I get a truck drivers name called Cluggy, I wont call. Other that that if I get an app or a phone number, I can assure you that I will call. On second thought, I probably would call the Cluggy number. Not because I think I could hire you. But because it would be really really funny. You crack me up sometimes.

[Cluggy619]

Your evil pic, Cluggy....lol

hehehe...nothing evil about him.