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Originally Posted by firefighteremtb78
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After I was with Werner I started working for JB Hunt. JB Hunt is a company that will not pay you well if you aren't willing to work. I've been with JB for 4 months now and have made $976, $945, and $1044 my last 3 weeks on the road. You probably won't do well with JB if you plan to drive for 2 weeks and go home either.
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What the hell am I doing wrong? Im begging for miles everyday. Im with JB in case you didnt know...3 weeks pay is $564 $364 and I havent got this check yet but it will be around $350. Now dont go saying that Im not willing to run. Thats bullshit cause im literally begging for miles every morning. You know what I get pped for a 200 mile trip for a 2nd day del. Im getting so pissed its not even funny. Im staying out for a month and at this rate I should be able to afford to buy my kids a package of hotdogs. Now go take if your not willing to run bullshit somewhere else because I am willing.
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Well I'm glad you're willing to run. That's the first thing you need.
I've learned a few tricks with JB...
set your ETA as early as possible, before 10am is best.
when you get your load information, put the hammer down. Don't waste time in truck stops, just get there as soon as you possibly can. Most appointments are BS and they will take your load early. Ask your fleet manager if he/she can make your appointment earlier if you can be there earlier. But basically, if you have a window of 1400-2000 for delivery and you can be there by 1400, be there by 1400. The quicker you're empty, the quicker you're on to your next load.
Don't refuse any loads...I've gotten 3 shitty runs in a row followed by 1000+ mile runs. You'll get a good one eventually.
But honestly, if you're doing all that and still having problems making money, tell them you want a new fleet manager. JB has a lot to do with your fleet manager, and I think mine is pretty good.
I'm on pace to make $40-45k this year...I think that's pretty good for a rookie driver.
Is this your first 3 weeks with them? My first 3 weeks sucked too. I only made about $500/week...but since then I've made about 900 every week for 3 3 week stints out now.
Hope it works for you...but this thread is about Werner...don't want to be painted as a JB Hunt spammer, sorry if I come off that way...